What is the Subsurface Printing - What is subsurface printing??

This is when the bottom side of a transparent face material is printed the adhesive layer is applied to the printed surface which traps the print between the face material and the adhesive This is useful for creating long life durable pre-printed transparent labels as the print is protected from damage caused by environmental factors such as humidity and exposure to light and abrasion damage if the label surface is scratched It can also be used to create a more opaque print by printing the same thing on the top and bottom surfaces to print a background for the text or image that is printed on the top surface or to create a 3D or layered effect Subsurface printing often involves mirror printing so that the text or image appears the correct way round when viewed through the transparent face material This form of printing can only be done during the manufacturing process meaning it is only suitable for pre-printed labels

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Reverse Printing - What is reverse printing?

Definition of REVERSE PRINTING:

This term is an alternative name for a number of printing techniques including Knock Out Printing, Mirror Printing, and Subsurface Printing.

On the left is an example of knockout printing and on the right is an example of mirrored printing; both can also be referred to a reverse printing - as can subsurface printing.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term reverse printing:
Label Planet (2020) What is reverse printing? | Reverse Printing Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/reverse-printing/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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