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The article highlights the current state of offset flatbed printing and the main directions of its development. The technology and equipment of prepress processes of offset flatbed printing are considered. The structure, technological characteristics, design features and operation of modern domestic and foreign prepress equipment for the production of offset flatbed printing plates are covered.

For students of higher educational institutions studying in the specialities "Printing machines and automated complexes" and "Publishing and printing business". It can be used by engineers and technicians in the printing industry and printing machinery, as well as those specialising in the management and economics of publishing and printing.