The Gravure Primer offers a short, illustrated, non-technical introduction to the gravure printing process, providing explanations and definitions that can be understood by non-printers — it provides a straightforward reference to the current technology, processes, and terminology associated with gravure printing. This primer begins with an overview of printing processes in general before defining and discussing the gravure process, its products and markets. A glossary of commonly used terms is provided. A valuable training tool.

From the Preface: “...This book is the first primer published on the gravure process, and was written for individuals with a basic understanding of print reproduction who want to learn about gravure. I hope that it provides the fundamentals of the gravure process for practitioners, print and packaging buyers, designers, advertisers, and students. As an introductory reference it also covers the gravure markets, mechanical principles, and image carrier manufacturing...”

Target Audience: Written for the general reader who wishes to understand the fundamentals of the gravure printing process.

Table of Contents:

The Printing Processes

Definition of Gravure Printing

Gravure Products and Markets

The Gravure Image Carrier

Gravure Cylinder Engraving

Gravure Presses

Ink Transfer and Drying

The Gravure Doctor Blade

The Impression System

Substrates

Inks and Solvents

Prepress for Gravure

Glossary

Index