FAQ's
Digital
What is the difference between digital print and litho print?
What is the difference between digital print and litho print?
With digital printing it is easier to personalise each print as there are no plates required – this offers the advantage of being inexpensive for small print outs.
How are files supplied for printing?
How are files supplied for printing?
The best way to supply files to print is in a print ready PDF created from a page layout programme e.g. Quark, Illustrator and CorelDraw etc. Word documents can be used but please be aware that the layout for these files can alter on different computers.
What different types of digital presses are there?
What different types of digital presses are there?
There are Electro-photographic dry toner systems, Electro-photographic liquid ink systems and Ink Jet systems.
Why are digital papers more expensive?
Why are digital papers more expensive?
In order to provide the best runnability characteristics required on digital presses include; correct grain direction, no size variation, edge squareness and absence of edge dust.
Does digital printing always limit size of printed matter?
Does digital printing always limit size of printed matter?
Not necessarily, there is always a choice. The majority of sheet fed colour digital is SRA3 or around SRA3 but presses such as the iGens can go up to 660mm x 364mm and wide format inkjet presses extend both widths and lengths to suit all end uses.
Where do I go for digital finishing equipment?
Where do I go for digital finishing equipment?
Although there are specialist digital finishing houses around the UK, both Morgana and Duplo pride themselves in digital finishing kit. More recently the presses have in-line finishing capability.
Are papers in all digital sizes generally available?
Are papers in all digital sizes generally available?
Premier Digital prides themselves in supplying digital just-in-time paper requirements. Stocked sheet paper sizes include, all in millimetres; 320×450, 320×460, 320×470, 320×475, 320×482, 330×475, 330×482, 364×521 in the appropriate grain directions. We have rolls for Xeikon and Wide Format Ink-jet printers also.
What if I need a size that you do not stock?
What if I need a size that you do not stock?
We have a dedicated digital conversion room if there is a size for a specific paper from our range that is required.
What is a script file?
What is a script file?
This is a file which lists set of recommended setting per media to prepare a press for printing on a specific media. Generally these are set by the OEM. Xeikon presses used to produce these in conjunction with paper manufacturers although more recently they do not. Wide Format Ink Jet presses use ICC profiles in the same way.
Should I use only recommended media on my digital press?
Should I use only recommended media on my digital press?
Some OEMs only test limited papers prior to launching their presses and only list those to their customers. More often than not there are many alternatives if not the same quality under a different name.
What is ECF?
What is ECF?
ECF stands for Elemental Chlorine Free. It is a common definition for pulp bleached without using elemental chlorine. Originally any of the bleaching techniques for chemical pulp, when no molecular (elemental) chlorine is used.
What is TCF?
What is TCF?
TCF stands for Totally Chlorine Free. The paper concerned is bleached using hydrogen peroxide instead of chlorine. This is the most environmentally acceptable method of bleaching.
Does digital printing always limit size of printed matter?
Does digital printing always limit size of printed matter?
Not necessarily, there is always a choice. The majority of sheet fed colour digital is SRA3 or around SRA3 but presses such as the iGens can go up to 660mm x 364mm and wide format inkjet presses extend both widths and lengths to suit all end uses.
Still have questions?
Contact us if you have any further questions regarding digital media, our team will be more than happy to help.
Environment
What is FSC®?
What is FSC®?
FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. It was founded in 1993 in response to public concern about deforestation and demand for an international wood-labelling and chain of custody scheme. The FSC® is supported by a number of environmental groups including WWF, Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and the Woodland Trust.
How does FSC® work?
How does FSC® work?
Forests are inspected and certified against strict standards. These inspections are undertaken by independent organisations, such as the Soil Association, that are accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council. In order be given FSC® certification a forest must be managed in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. The forest must also comply with strict human rights criteria. This makes the FSC certification process unique and ensures that a forest is well managed both environmentally and humanitarianly. Forests that meet these strict standards are given FSC certification and the timber products are allowed to carry the FSC label. The path that is then taken by the certificated product is tracked by a Chain of Custody.
What is PEFC?
What is PEFC?
PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) is a global umbrella organisation; it is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1999. They promote sustainable forest management, through an independent third party certification scheme. The PEFC body provide an assurance mechanism to buyers of timber and paper products, that the paper originates from a sustainable forest. The PEFC body currently operate in 149 different countries. Nearly 200 million hectares of certified forests producing millions of tonnes of certified timber is covered by the PEFC certification scheme.
How can my company gain certification?
How can my company gain certification?
The Premier Paper Group’s Environmental Consultancy Team will help you every step of the way. Certificates are awarded by accreditation bodies such as: BM Trada, SGS and the Soil Association.
Do I need to have both FSC and PEFC?
Do I need to have both FSC and PEFC?
Yes, you should obtain both certificates, as the demand for certified papers and boards will continue to grow over the coming years.
Will I have to be audited and how often?
Will I have to be audited and how often?
Yes, in the case of FSC you will be audited by your accrediation company 6 months after earning your certification, after which annual audits will be carried out.
Will I be audited for both FSC and PEFC?
Will I be audited for both FSC and PEFC?
In the case of PEFC you have to annually self audit. The accredited auditor will then assess your audit documentation to measure your performance.
Do we need training in the handling of FSC Material?
Do we need training in the handling of FSC Material?
Yes, all staff responsible for handling FSC material must be trained prior to a certificate being awarded. This includes administrators and production staff. Each person recieving this training must sign to confirm that they have recieved the training and this record must be kept in your HR files.
How long does certification last?
How long does certification last?
Certification lasts for a maximum of 5 years.
Can I use FSC/PEFC logos without achieving certification?
Can I use FSC/PEFC logos without achieving certification?
Definintely not, once you have gained FSC certification you are entitled to use FSC logo subject to certain rules. However, PEFC is slightly different; the PEFC organisation retains ownership of the PEFC logo. Therefore when you need to use the logo, permission must be granted by the PEFC for you to use the logo on license.
What is ECF?
What is ECF?
ECF stands for Elemental Chlorine Free? It is a common definition for pulp bleached without using elemental chlorine. Originally any of the bleaching techniques for chemical pulp, when no molecular (elemental) chlorine is used.
What is TCF?
What is TCF?
TCF stands for Totally Chlorine Free. The paper concerned is bleached using hydrogen peroxide instead of chlorine. This is the most environmentally acceptable method of bleaching.
Still have questions?
Contact us if you have any further questions regarding digital media, our team will be more than happy to help.

