printing
n. C / Un. the process of putting text or images onto paper using a machine. It can also mean all the copies of a book made at one time.
n. the production of text or images on paper or other surfaces via a mechanical or digital process. Also refers to a specific batch of copies of a publication produced in a single run.
The printing of the new books starts tomorrow morning.
Modern digital printing allows small businesses to produce high-quality marketing materials without ordering thousands of copies.
The first printing of the novel sold out within hours, prompting the publisher to immediately commission a second, larger run to meet the unexpected demand.
Uncountable when referring to the general process or industry; countable when referring to a specific batch of a publication.