What is typesetting and how to typeset it?

1. Typesetting refers to the process of adjusting the position and size of text, pictures, graphics and other visual information elements in the layout to make the layout orderly. According to the manuscript, type and plate are arranged together to form books and newspapers for printing.

2, the typesetting work of the printing plant

① Early graphic design

② Send the design to the customer for proofreading and modification, and wait for the customer to finalize the design.

(3) Proofread the film, and then let the guests review the final draft.

④ Imposition and printing PS version.

3. Typesetting scope: books and magazines, all kinds of books, and the current typesetting companies mainly serve publishers and booksellers. In addition to traditional printed matter, typesetting also includes e-books and e-magazines.

Extended data

Printing factory workflow

1, customers can consult online or by hotline.

2, professional business personnel door-to-door communication

3. Sign a printing contract and pay the advance payment.

4. Early graphic design

5, customer proofreading and modification

6. The customer has finalized the word.

7, filming, proofing and then let the guests review the final draft.

8, imposition, print PS version

9. Print on the computer

10, post-processing

(1), binding (binding, hardcover, saddle stitch, paperback, paperback, gluing)

(2) Folding (20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, etc. )

(3), film (bright film, dumb film), glazing, oiling (partial, full), UV (partial, full).

(4), ordinary cutting (right angle, fillet, circle, ellipse), irregular cutting, bronzing (gold, silver), convex.

(5), pasting (envelopes, handbags, packaging boxes, hardcover book covers, card boxes)

1 1, finished product inspection

12, the finished product is packaged and transported to the door.

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