Printing and Converting Research Center
Introduction to Offset Lithography

Location: Godfrey Hall, Clemson, SC
Coordinator: Kern Cox, kernc@clemson.edu
Type: 3 Day Workshop
Class Size: 4-8
Course Fee: $795

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Dates Available
  • January 26-28
Course Outline
Course Information
This course is intended to provide an overview of the offset lithography printing process from form and function to fundamental pressmanship for those new to the process or needing a refresher on fundamental concepts and terminology.
Topics covered include: presses, components, blankets, plates, rollers, inks, substrates, pressroom practices, image reproduction workflow, process terminology and trends in commercial offset today.
What You Will Learn
  • The evolution of offset lithography
  • Lithographic terminology, image transfer and pressmanship
  • Understanding of process components: paper, ink, blankets, pressroom chemicals
  • Image reproduction and workflow
  • Current trends in offset lithography