digital printing

Digital printing describes the process of transferring a document on a personal computer or other digital storage device to a printing substrate by means of a device that accepts text and graphic output. As with other digital processes, information is reduced to binary code, or "digitized," to facillitate its storage and reproduction. Digital printing has steadily replaced lithography in many markets, especially at the consumer and business level, as a result of its substantially lower production costs.

The following peripheral s are all capable of digital printing:

• inkjet printer
• laser printer
• multifunction peripheral

Read more about it at: > About.com provides a thorough set of resources concerning desktop publishing and digital printing. > The Free Dictionary defines digital computing.

Last updated on: Jul 24, 2006

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