The most widely used print processes are surface, flexographic (flexo), gravure and screen. It is important to recognize that each process is capable of yielding attractive, stylized and salable products. Each process enables the manufacturer to produce a specific characteristic look.
When it comes to professional printing processes there are
three main types: Offset litho printing. Digital Printing. Screen printing.
Prepress operations include composition and typesetting, graphic arts
photography, image assembly, and image carrier preparation. Press refers to
actual printing operations. Postpress primarily involves the assembly of printed
materials and consists of binding and finishing operations.