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Offset printing is used in about 40% of all print jobs today. It is responsible for the printing of newspaper, making books affordable and making marketing and promotion the main tools of the business world. A specialty of Bay Area Graphics in California, offset printing is a technique where an inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. The image is placed face side up on the first cylinder which is a printing plate that is inked and transferred to a second cylinder. The second cylinder is mounted with a rubber blanket and the image that was transferred onto it is in the reverse order. This image is then transferred to a third cylinder or substrate which is known as the impression cylinder and is mounted on it ending up in the right position in the final printed version.
Offset printing that is used in combination with the lithographic process, which is based on the repulsion of oil and water, employs a flat image carrier on which the image to be printed obtains the ink form ink rollers, while the non-printing area attracts a film of water keeping it free from ink. When compared to other printing techniques available in California, offset printing results in consistent high image quality because of the production of cleaner and sharper images, is quick and easy to reproduce printing plates leading to a high throughput and results in a longer printing plate life for the user. Some common types of offset printing include the photo offset which involves the use of light-sensitive chemicals and photographic techniques to transfer images and type from original images to the printing plate, the sheet-fed litho technique that offsets litho printing on to single sheets of paper or board and present day offset printing that uses computer to plate systems which increases the quality of offset prints.
The high quality and efficiency in high-volume jobs has led to the popularity in California of offset printing in commercial printing. It is therefore used by many graphics companies such as Bay Area Graphics to print flyers, brochures, company calendars and advertisements as well as business cards. It can be used to print books, magazines and other reading material and is even used in the packaging industry for creative printing of product packaging. Bay Area Graphics (BAG) is a company that was started to bring small ideas scribbled on a napkin or full-blown mechanical art into fruition using its resources and skills as a printing resource. At BAG no job is too big or too small for its designers. From custom jobs to quickie jobs, BAG has the solution for you. Using high quality printing techniques such as offset printing and four process printing, BAG can make show-stopping custom stationery, promotional packages and T-shirts, brochures and folders as well as business cards that will grab the attention of anyone that you want seeing your product. Whether you are advertising, promoting or just want beautiful stationery with your company logo, BAG can give you what you want and leave you with great customer satisfaction. Visit www.bayareagraphics.com for more information on how to turn your brilliant idea into reality.
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Who Do You Turn to When You Need A Printing Company Yesterday?
t's happened to just about all of us – at the very last minute, the boss comes to us with a seemingly impossible demand. 500 business cards for that big seminar tomorrow? 1000 flyers for this weekend's big trade show? No matter how much you try to explain that rush jobs and quality jobs rarely go hand in hand, there's no getting around it – you need to get it done. Pronto.
Can it be done? Can you find a California printing company who can not only meet that impossible deadline, but do it with professionalism? When you're facing tight deadlines, there's no room for errors, and certainly no time to get it right the second time.
Fortunately, there is a solution – Bay Area Graphics. Lesley Harrison spent 20 years working in every corner of the printing industry. She's lived through all the horror stories; the impossible deadlines, the embarrassing mistakes, the nightmare of explaining the same simple thing to countless people over and over again. Recognizing the need for something different, Lesley started Bay Area Graphics.
How is BAG Different From Any Other California Printing Company?
Even when you're not in a rush, getting a print job can be quite the hassle. There's the concept and design, printing and distribution. Typically, this involves dealing with several groups of people – creative departments, graphics designers, print shops, fulfillment centers. While each covers a different aspect of your project, they all need to know the full picture in order to get it right. This means explaining your vision over and over again, hoping each person involved comes away with a clear understanding of what you want.
At BAG, you don't have to go through all that. You get the benefit of explaining your goals and requirements once, to someone who understands every aspect of the task. Whether you need creative inspiration or simply complete dedication to success, you'll find it at Bay Area Graphics. This is a California Printing Company unlike any other.
Because Bay Area Graphics isn't limited to a single printing resource, we are able to access the best equipment at the best prices, enabling us to meet your needs quickly, affordably and professionally. Whether you need to design a new logo, or want to put it on something no one has ever thought to put a logo on before, we can make it happen, on time every time.
Lesley Harrison and the Top Notch Sales Staff at Bay Area Graphics – Making Small Miracles Happen, Everyday
What materials does your company need for growth and expansion? Media kits for a critical expo? Promotional items to increase awareness? Regardless of what your needs are, one thing is for certain – every item will be a reflection on your company and its reputation. There's no room for errors, no leeway for deadlines. It has to be exactly right, right now. Even the smallest typo can raise questions in the minds of the people who see the finished product about whether you're the company they want to do business with. That's why Lesley Harrison insists on providing you with perfect results every time. Even if you need something that doesn't even exist yet, Bay Area Graphics can find the people who can turn it into a reality.
No matter what you need a California Printing company for, no matter how soon you need it done, turn to Bay Area Graphics for a solution that you can count on. For detailed information about the services that BAG offers, call us on 650-341-5350, or email info@bayareagraphics.com. For an idea of the results some of our clients have experienced, check out the "What They're Saying" link; at Bay Area Graphics, people are always talking behind our backs, and we feel pretty good about it!
