Web Offset Printing
High Volume Efficiency
When your project calls for scale, speed, and consistency, web offset printing delivers. Our web offset presses are built to handle large print runs with precision, making them the go-to choice for publishers producing long-run book editions and high-volume titles.
Built For Scale
Web offset printing uses large rolls of paper that feed continuously through the press, allowing for faster production speeds and fewer interruptions. This makes it incredibly efficient for printing thousands of copies in a short amount of time, ideal for meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Consistent Results
Even at their incredibly high speeds, web offset presses maintain excellent print consistency. Whether you’re printing black and white or full colour, the results are clean, sharp, and repeatable across every copy.
Cost Effective
Because of its speed and paper efficiency, web offset printing becomes more economical as your print quantity increases. It’s a smart choice for publishers looking to manage costs while still delivering a professional, high-quality product.
How Does Web Offset Printing Work?
Instead of feeding individual sheets into the press, this method uses large rolls of paper called “webs” that run continuously through the press. As the paper moves, it passes through a series of printing units where ink is applied using metal plates and rubber blankets, much like in sheet fed offset printing.
The key difference is in the delivery and drying. After printing, the paper is rapidly dried using UV/LED or an oven, then cut, folded, and stacked all in one continuous process. Once it’s up and running, it can produce thousands of pages per minute with sharp, repeatable quality.
What Type of Ink Does Web Offset Printing Use?
Friesens has three Web Offset presses. Our newest, installed late 2024, uses ink specially formulated to dry instantly under LED lights. They require less energy to cure and offer more control over ink density.
Our older Web Offset Presses uses heat set inks, which require a drying oven and UV inks which uses a Mercury lamp to dry the ink.