The term PRINTER'S NEED is composed of two words: INK and PRESS. INK is a liquid or paste that contains pigments or dyes and is used to color a surface to produce an image, text, or design. It is used in many different types of printing, such as lithography, flexography, gravure, and digital printing. PRESS is a machine used to transfer INK from a plate to paper or other materials. It is used in the printing process to apply pressure to the paper and transfer the INK from the plate to the paper.