Digitaltryk

Digitaltryk, in Danish, refers to digital printing, a method of producing prints directly from digital data without film or plates. Digital presses apply ink or toner to substrates such as paper, film, textiles, or packaging materials, enabling production from small to large formats.

Two primary technologies dominate digitaltryk: inkjet, which ejects microscopic droplets of liquid ink through nozzles, and electrophotography, used in laser printers and some LED-based systems that transfer dry toner onto the surface. Color in digitaltryk is managed with ICC profiles and calibrated workflows to achieve consistent results across devices.

The typical workflow includes file preparation, color management, RIP-driven rendering, proofing, and finishing steps such as cutting, folding, or binding. A key feature is variable data printing, which allows different text or images in each item without changing plates.

Applications cover commercial printing (invitations, brochures, posters), photo printing, packaging prototypes, labels, banners, textiles, and on-demand books, with options for short runs and rapid turnaround.

Advantages include no setup plates, reduced waste, on-demand production, easy customization, and tighter integration with digital asset management. Limitations can include color reproduction differences versus offset for large volumes, substrate constraints, and higher unit costs for very long runs.

In Denmark, the term digitaltryk is widely used as both a generic description and a brand name. Digitaltryk.dk is a notable online printer offering items such as posters, business cards, flyers, and photo prints. See also: Digital printing; Inkjet printing; Electrophotography.