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Letterpress Printing

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Definition: The oldest form of printing, in letterpress printing ink is applied to the raised portions of a metal or hard plastic printing plate which is then pressed on the paper or other substrate. It is a type of relief printing.
Also Known As: relief printing | offset letterpress
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Mostly replaced by offset printing and other processes, letterpress printing is still used for some newspapers, books, and limited edition prints. Letterpress printing may also be used for printing business cards, letterhead, posters, and some forms.
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