What is the difference between digital screen printing machine and traditional printing

For the printing industry, the printing machine is an important production branch. With the continuous development of technology, the digital screen printing machine breaks through the constraints of the traditional printing machine, and realizes printing on one sheet without plate making, and even printing full-color images. Let's introduce the difference between digital printing presses and traditional printing presses in detail.

(1) Production process
The production process of traditional printing is very complicated. Before printing, it usually goes through the process of plate making, typesetting, plate making, proofing, etc., so the printing volume each time is relatively high, and the small quantity is not suitable for printing output; while digital The screen printing machine is relatively simple and convenient. The computer can design the drawings and then output the screen, skipping the cumbersome printing process of traditional printing. Moreover, there is no requirement for quantity, and one sheet can also be printed out.
(2) Printing efficiency
Traditional printing machines are more suitable for large-scale printing, but before printing, processes such as filming, imposition, and printing are required, which takes a long time and reduces production efficiency. The digital screen printing machine is suitable for personal or office use. There are no cumbersome steps, no need for plate making, and it can print on one sheet, which is extremely efficient.
(3) Operation method
The traditional printing process is complicated, and each step of the process requires highly skilled workers to operate, because without professional training or unskilled workers, it often causes mistakes and the product is scrapped; the digital screen printing machine is relatively simple, only needs to know Basic computer operations are enough. For people in the 21st century, simple computer operations are not a problem.
(4) Printing effect
Most traditional printing machines can only perform lithographic printing, while digital printing machines can also print three-dimensional patterns such as 3D reliefs. The professional digital printing ink used in the digital screen printing machine can make the printed matter full and bright in color, with high durability and good penetration. Judging from the comparison of the finished products, digital printing is more colorful than traditional printing, and the text is clearer. Compared with traditional printing, the effect has been improved by many levels. This is why more and more people choose digital printing. Digital printing replaces Reasons for traditional printing.
(5) Printing cost
The printing cost of the digital printing machine is extremely low, and the investment is very small. Due to the simple process, the digital printing machine requires fewer operators and occupies a small space. Less energy consumption is required during operation. Traditional printing, on the contrary, consumes a lot of manpower and material resources.
(6) Printing material
The biggest advantage of the digital printing machine is that it can print various materials, such as metal, glass, wood, rubber, plastic, ceramics, and so on. This means that it can be printed on our usual mugs, laptops, keys, clothes hats, mobile phones, membership cards, etc. That is, digital printing machines can be applied to any industry. Traditional printing machines can only print on paper and label paper, and the application range is small.

Application field of digital screen printing machine
(1) Personalized gift market
Print your photos or favorite pictures, icons, and text on the gift to get rid of the stereotyped face of the gift, and better reflect the value of the gift and the uniqueness of the gift giver.
(2) Home decoration and furniture market
The domestic home decoration market reaches tens of billions, and personalized home decoration is quietly becoming popular. Users can print their favorite photos or images on decorative paintings, tiles, furniture, and floors according to their favorite home styles, decorate their homes with their favorite styles and create a truly personal space of their own.
(3) Personalized products market
A considerable part of the users in the popular mobile phone and digital product market is young and fashionable groups. Printing your logo on these products is the best embodiment of individuality. Some carry-on items, such as makeup mirrors, lighters, wallets, backpacks, etc., are also a good way for these users to reflect their individuality.
(4) Image consumer goods market
With the rapid development of digital imaging, people are no longer limited to printing their photos on photo paper. The universal digital printing system can print any image on crystal, glass, acrylic, metal, ceramics, canvas, and so on. The effects and feelings of products printed on different materials are different. People can print their photos on different materials, which enriches the expression and effect of photos.
(5) Peripheral product market of popular culture
The digital printing system can also conveniently print pictures or popular elements such as movies, anime, HIP-HOP, etc. that are currently popular on some items according to the current fashion trend.
(6) Advertising and signage market
High-quality, high-price, small and medium-sized batches of advertising and signage production, such as full-color printing of various metal membership cards, time cards, badges, listing cards, authorization cards, etc.