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Thermography printing is a type of printing process which uses heat to melt powdered ink onto the paper, resulting in a raised effect. It is also known as thermographic printing, offset thermography and raised printing.
Applications
The most common use for thermography printing is for business cards and business stationery, but it is also sometimes used for wedding invitations, greeting cards, report covers and other printed items.
Colors
Usually, thermography printing involves only one or two standard colors. However, some print shops may offer a wide range of colors and advanced effects such as glitter, fluorescent or even full-color thermography.
Advantages
The raised look is professional and eye-catching. Additionally, thermography printing can be combined with many other printing techniques such as regular offset, lithography or letterpress to create truly creative pieces.
Disadvantages
Thermography printing can generally only be used on one side of the paper, as applying the necessary heat to the second side would negatively affect the first side. Thermography should not be used over a fold or within a one fourth of an inch from the edges of the paper, as the raised ink tends to fracture when folded or cut.
Precautions
For items such as letterhead that will be put through a photocopier or laser printer, request "laser safe" thermography to ensure that the raised ink will not melt under the heat of these printing methods.
Cost
Thermography printing is usually comparable in price to regular offset printing but cheaper than engraving.
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