This volume explores recent trends in the print industry and covers the role of chemicals in the quality of print, the colours, the preparation of printing plates, and image-forming processes. Emphasis is placed on the environmental impact of the chemicals used, and present and future legislation regarding the industry. Other topics discussed include the removal of volatile organic compounds, the prospect of using more aqueous-based ink systems, electronic methods of producing images directly onto printing plates, and the general aspects of pigment technology.