Offset Press Operations - Sheet-fed VS Web-fed

As we continue to discuss the offset printing process you will start to analyze and identify the similarities and differences between sheet-fed and web-fed printing.

Learning Objectives:

1. Students will understand the basic offset printing process
2. Students will analyze the printing process and the equipment used
3. Students will identify similarities and differences between sheet-fed and web-fed printing

Essential Questions:

1. Why is there a need for two offset printing processes?
2. Why is quality control an important step in the offset printing process?

Learning Activities:

1. Students will complete the Printing Process Diagram provided by teacher.
2. Students will complete the Sheet-fed VS Web-fed worksheet while watching the below videos.

Resources:

Sheet-fed Printing, Sappi Productions

Web-fed Printing, Sappi Productions