Printing Process

The task of getting the textbook written is the responsibility of curriculum Development Centre, a wing of Ministry of Education and Sports. This centre receives the book either in the form of camera-ready copy (CRC) or manuscript. If received typed form, Computer Section of this centre processes the text. Illustrations, layout, design and paste-up are done by the staff of Product Design and Preparation Department. Once the CRC is ready, it is then sent to Publication Department for printing. First the CRC is shot by process camera. The film is then stripped and arranged according to the page order. The arranged pages which is also called "Flat" is placed above the printing plate and then expose to strong light which transfers the image of the film to the plate. The plate after being treated chemically is mounted in the printing machine and then printing starts. These printed sheets are folded, collated, stitched, glued to the cover and finally trimmed on three sides. With all these processes completed the book appears in its final shape.