Printing Glossary

A printing paper with a coating on the surface, featuring a smooth finish suitable for high-quality color printing.

A special coated paper that produces images through heat, requiring no ink or ribbon, commonly used for label and receipt printing.

A paper-like material made from plastic resins, featuring waterproof, tear-resistant, and durable properties.

A relief printing technique using flexible plates, suitable for high-volume label printing with good cost efficiency.

A printing technique directly from digital files, suitable for small batches, multiple varieties, and variable data printing.

Printing using engraved plates with recessed images, suitable for very large runs with excellent image quality.

Applying a thin film over printed materials to enhance gloss, durability, and water resistance. Available in gloss and matte finishes.

Using heat and metallic foil to transfer metallic effects onto printed surfaces, commonly used for premium packaging and labels.

Applying UV-cured coating to create a high-gloss protective layer on printed surfaces.

A process using cutting dies to cut printed materials into specific shapes, commonly used for custom-shaped labels.

A printing device specifically for barcode labels, available in thermal and thermal transfer types.

Consumable used in thermal transfer printers, available in wax, wax-resin, and resin types.