Well, it wouldn't be the same effect. Similar, sure—but e.g. laser printing looks different from physically pressing an inked plate against a piece of paper. Fo

Well, it wouldn't be the same effect. Similar, sure—but e.g. laser printing looks different from physically pressing an inked plate against a piece of paper. For one thing, you have the physical act of pressing; for another, you have different kinds of ink, and can do things like mix a color before you print instead of getting a bunch of CMYK dots. The difference is often subtle. But sometimes, it can be striking.