Reprography
In this article we will explore the impact of Reprography on different aspects of modern society. Since its appearance on the public scene, Reprography has generated great interest and debate among experts and citizens alike. Its influence has spread to various areas, from politics and economics to culture and entertainment. Over the next few lines, we will analyze in detail how Reprography has changed the way we live, think and relate to each other.
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Reprography (a portmanteau of reproduction and photography) is the reproduction of graphics through mechanical or electrical means, such as photography or xerography. Reprography is commonly used in catalogs and archives, as well as in the architectural, engineering, and construction industries.
Overview
In the United States, the industry is relatively small, with approximately 3000 firms. It comprises entrepreneurial businesses serving predominantly the large- and wide-format reproduction needs of the legal, architectural, engineering, manufacturing, retail, and advertising industries. Average sales volume is about $1.5 million per year and average employee counts are 20–25 people.
Large-format reproductions are produced with a variety of technologies dependent, in part, on the application of the final product and quantity needed. Examples of typical reproduction methods include: diazo (blueline), electrostatic (xerographic), photographic, laser, and ink jet.
Reproductions can be made from the same size or smaller/larger hard copy originals. Prints can also be computer generated from CADD (computer aided design and drafting) files or from a growing variety of desktop publishing and design software packages.
In addition to addressing the large-format reproduction needs of their customers, reprographers frequently sell reprographic equipment and consumable supplies. Other business services such as mounting and lamination, quick copying, microfilming, scanning and facility management may also be provided.
Typical items produced by reprographers include architectural/engineering blueprints and renderings, indoor and outdoor signage, maps, billboards, backlit displays, trade show graphics, legal and medical exhibits, etc. Most of the reprographics firms in the United States belong to the International Reprographics Association (IRgA).
Reprographics is also referred to as reproprinting.
See also
- Blueprint
- Duplicating machines
- Image scanner
- List of duplicating processes
- Overprinting
- Photocopying
- Whiteprint
External links
- International Reprographic Association
- Reprographics 101 Blog
- The Reprographics Industry Hall of Fame
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