Printing

Offset Printing at Print WorldWide Group: Precision, Performance, and Versatility

Offset printing is a time-tested, reliable method for producing high-quality prints at scale. Known for its ability to deliver sharp, crisp images with exceptional detail, offset printing is the preferred choice for large-volume projects like brochures, magazines, corporate collateral, and more. Its cost-effectiveness in large-scale production and consistent output make it a staple for businesses and organizations seeking reliable print solutions.

At Print WorldWide Group (PWW), we elevate offset printing by providing our clients with unparalleled performance capabilities and an expansive array of printing options. With our extensive network of state-of-the-art presses across Philadelphia, metro New York, New Jersey, and Chicago, PWW offers built-in redundancy, flexible scheduling, and high-output performance for large projects that need to be completed quickly and to the highest standards.

Why Choose PWW for Offset Printing?

Superior Performance: Multiple locations and presses ensure redundancy and fast turnaround times for high-volume projects.
Flexibility: With a range of presses and configurations, we can handle both short and long runs with ease.
Unmatched Quality: Our advanced quality control systems and experienced team ensure consistently high-quality results across all types of projects.
Comprehensive Capabilities: From heatset and UV printing to wide format and packaging solutions, PWW offers the broadest range of offset printing services available.

A One-Stop Shop for Printing

PWW’s extensive capabilities ensure that no matter the scope of your project, we have the equipment, expertise, and technology to deliver on time and on budget. Whether you need high-quality brochures, vibrant posters, detailed packaging, or large-scale catalogs, we’re here to handle your offset printing needs with precision and reliability.

Heatset, UV, and Coldset Web Presses

Two 8 Color Heat-Set Web Presses
- These presses use heat to dry the ink on the paper quickly. Heatset printing is often used for high-quality, high-volume printing of glossy materials like magazines, catalogs, and brochures. An “8-color” setup means the press has eight ink units, allowing for full-color process printing plus special colors.
Inline UV and Aqueous Coating
- UV Coating: A type of coating cured with ultraviolet light, offering a high-gloss finish, durable protection, and quick drying.
- Aqueous Coating: A water-based coating that provides a matte or gloss finish, offering some protection but generally being less durable than UV coatings.
Heatset, Coldset, and Continuous Forms
- Heatset Web Printing: Uses heat to dry ink and is commonly used for glossy paper, like magazines and catalogs.
- Coldset Web Printing: Involves ink that dries by absorption into the paper rather than heat. It’s often used for newsprint, direct mail, and other non-glossy printed materials.
- Continuous Forms: Refers to printing on continuous rolls of paper, which is typical for large runs and specific applications like forms or invoices.
Full 8 ½ x 11 Bleed Catalogs, Booklets, and Magazines
- The ability to print full-page, full-bleed designs (where the printed image extends to the edge of the page) in sizes up to 8.5” x 11” — a standard letter-size sheet.
19lb Text to 10 pt Cover Stock
- Paper weight range from 19 lb text stock (a lightweight paper often used for inner pages of books or brochures) to 10 pt cover stock (a heavier, thicker paper, used for covers or postcards).
In-Line Finishing with Combination, Double Former, and Pre-folder Folding Configurations
- In-line Finishing: Various finishing processes (like folding, trimming, or binding) happen as the press runs, rather than separately after the printing.
- Combination Fold: Likely refers to presses with multiple folding options (such as parallel or right angle folds).
- Double Former & Pre-folder: These are terms related to the configuration of the folding units, indicating the press has advanced folding capabilities for different types of products (booklets, brochures, etc.).
Re-Moist Gluer, Pattern Perforating, and VITS Sheeter
- Re-Moist Gluer: A gluing system that applies moisture to glue, often used for sealing envelopes or direct mail.
- Pattern Perforating: Creates controlled perforations (like those used in tickets, coupons, or tear-off forms) during printing.
- VITS Sheeter: A sheeter is a device that cuts the printed web into sheets. VITS is a brand name for a particular type of sheeting system.
Eight Color Roll-to-Roll Forms Presses with Multiple Cut-offs
- These presses are capable of printing in up to eight colors on continuous rolls of paper (ideal for large volume or multi-page printing). Multiple cut-offs refer to the press’s ability to print different page lengths or layouts, adjusting the cutting point on the roll.
Varnish and Aqueous Coating
- In addition to UV coating, varnish and aqueous coatings are used to provide varying finishes to the printed material, protecting the ink and paper.
Multi-Web Cold Set Press with LED UV Dryers
- A multi-web press is capable of printing on multiple paper webs (rolls) simultaneously.
- LED UV Dryers: Cures UV inks with LED lights, offering energy efficiency and fast drying without the heat used in traditional UV curing.

Key Strengths and Capabilities:

High-quality printing on a variety of paper stocks and sizes.
Versatile press configurations, suitable for catalogs, magazines, booklets, and continuous forms.
Advanced finishing capabilities for custom folding, gluing, perforating, and sheeting.
The ability to print both heatset (glossy, high-quality) and coldset (newsprint-style) materials.
Inline coating options for extra protection and finish quality.
LED UV technology enhances drying and print durability while being environmentally friendly.

This setup offers flexibility for large-volume, high-quality commercial printing with a range of finishing and coating options.

Sheetfed Printing Capabilities:

Up to 8 Colors with Aqueous and LED UV coatings
6 Presses across three facilities (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois)
Press Sizes:
- 28 x 40 inches
- 40 x 56 inches
- 59 x 81 inches (Largest sheetfed press in the world)
Material Handling:
- Supports up to 48pt paperboard
- Capable of printing on all types of paper, synthetic substrates, and plastics
Printing Technologies:
- Conventional UV and LED UV interdeck curing
Advanced Features:
- Closed-loop color system for precise color management and consistency

Digital Printing Solutions at Print WorldWide Group

At Print WorldWide Group, we offer an extensive range of digital printing services, leveraging state-of-the-art technology and a broad portfolio of equipment to meet the needs of our clients. From high-speed roll-fed color inkjet presses to specialized wide-format and packaging solutions, we are equipped to handle virtually any digital printing project. Below is an overview of the diverse capabilities and applications we offer:

High-Volume 4-Color Variable Data Printing

Our high-speed, advanced digital printing systems excel at producing high-volume, 4-color variable data projects. This is particularly beneficial for direct mail campaigns where personalization and versioning are key. Digital printing simplifies this process by allowing variable content (such as names, images, or offers) to be changed throughout the run, all within a single, continuous print job.

Digital Printing Applications

We offer digital printing for a wide range of materials and applications, including personalized marketing, short-run jobs, and large-scale campaigns. Key digital printing applications include:

Direct Mail Campaigns
Art Books
Architectural Design
Auction House Catalogs
Brochures, Posters, and Newsletters
Print-On-Demand Services
Catalogs, POP Displays, and Retail Signage
Window, Wall, and Floor Graphics

Wide Format Printing

For oversized prints, our six wide-format color digital presses, located in the metro Philadelphia and Chicago areas, are capable of handling a wide variety of substrates.

We offer:

Rolls up to 120”
Indoor & Outdoor Applications
Vehicle Wraps, Floor Graphics, and Retail Displays
Custom Signage, Banners, and Maps
Multiple finishing solutions including intricate digital cutting