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The Thermographic Printing process is a technique that relies on high heat to print letters or images on a sheet of specially treated paper. It is additionally a post print process that is done inline with the printing.

Different Types of Thermal Printing Processes:
Direct Thermal Printing: In this method paper is coated with a chemical or substance that changes color when heat is applied.
Thermal Transfer Printing: Direct thermal printing is somewhat more complex. A ribbon melts off onto a sheet of paper while the temperature raises. Another name for this process is “thermal ink transfer printing”.

Thermography Printing Technique
A unique powder made for thermography is applied to a sheet of paper after it is has been removed from an offset printing press. Afterward, the powder is vacuumed off of the sheet what is left behind is the image printed in ink. Then, the sheet is fed through a heat tube. This makes the powder melt and leave behind a raised or “puckered” image. This is often used on business cards and envelopes for a classy effect.

Uses of the Thermography Printing Process

• Faxing
• Business Cards and specialized business collateral
• Letter Heads
• Wedding invites

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