Pinyin for printing: yü nshü. For example, when a book is printed for the third time, the print run is "2700 1-47000'", which means that 27000 copies have been printed in the previous two times. This time, 20,000 copies were printed from 2700 1, with a total of 47,000 copies.
Print run: In the publishing and printing industry, "print run" usually refers to the number or circulation of books printed. It shows the size of the book and the number of printed versions. The printing volume depends on the publishers' and authors' evaluation of book sales expectations, as well as market demand and feedback. Higher printing volume means greater circulation and wider reader coverage.
Number of copies in the field of digital printing: In the field of digital printing, especially in copying and printing business, "number of copies" refers to the number of copies or prints. This can be used to measure the number of printing or copying tasks completed by a printer or copier. For example, when someone needs to make 100 files, they may tell the operator "Please make 100 files for me", which can also be called "print run".
Source of print run
It can be traced back to the history of ancient book printing and copyright distribution. In the era of manual printing, every book needs to go through a complicated and tedious process of manual printing and binding. In order to control the book market and ensure the copyright interests, publishers usually limit and manage the printing quantity of each book.
In China, the earliest paper printing can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, and the movable type printing technology in the Song Dynasty further promoted the development of printing. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the further improvement of printing technology and the vigorous development of culture, printing industry gradually became an important industry. At this time, in order to control copyright, publishers pay attention to the number of books printed.
The concept of print run also began to appear during this period. The publishing society determines the printing quantity of books according to the expected market demand, readers' feedback and sales expectation. A larger print run means a larger circulation and a wider reader coverage, while a smaller print run means a limited distribution or a more unique book.