Was Ist Gravure Printing?

Gravure printing (also called intaglio, pronounced with a silent g) uses an indented area of the plate from which to print. An excess of fluid is applied to the plate, and the excess is removed. This leaves the raised areas free of ink, and the ink is transferred from the depressed areas.

Is gravure printing still used?

Gravure printing is still widely used for the commercial production of post cards, magazines, newspapers, and corrugated cardboard (and other packaging materials). ... Rotogravure is utilized when the job calls for fine, detailed images in a high-speed, high-quality, and long-run printing process.

When was gravure first used?

Rotogravure, or gravure, is an old process. Building on earlier printing methods, modern gravure began in the late 19th century, and became widespread in the early 20th century. The popularity of the Sunday rotogravure section, which was filled with printed photographs, increased the use of gravure.