Translation guide
The process or industry of producing text and images, typically on paper, using a printing press or digital printer.
Referring to the act, process, or business of printing books, newspapers, etc.
The most common and general term for printing as a process or industry.
The printing of this book is beautiful, isn't it?
The printing industry is becoming increasingly digitalized.
Specifically refers to printing technology or technique.
We use the latest printing technology.
When you want to print a document or file from a computer.
Referring to the physical result of printing, such as a printout or printed material.
Distinguishing between cursive and non-cursive writing (block letters).
Making prints from film or digital images, especially in a darkroom or photo lab.
Both mean 'to print,' but 印刷 is the native Japanese term and is more formal and general. プリント is a loanword and feels more casual, often used for printing from a computer or for handouts. In business settings, 印刷 is safer.
When asking someone to write in block letters, use 活字体 or ブロック体, not 印刷. 印刷 refers to mechanical printing, not handwriting style.
先生がプリントを配った。
The teacher handed out a printout.
I printed the photos I took with my smartphone.