Offset printing is produced on a printing press using printing plates and wet ink. The plates, made from aluminum, are used to transfer an inked image onto a rubber “blanket”, and then the image is rolled onto a sheet of paper.

This type of printing takes a little longer to produce as there is more setup time and the final product must dry before finishing can take place. But because offset presses run so efficiently once they are set up, offset printing is the best choice when larger quantities are needed, and provides more variety with stock selection, accurate colour reproduction, and crisp, clean professional looking printing.