As nouns the difference between print and publication
is that
print is (uncountable) books and other material created by printing presses, considered collectively or as a medium while
publication is the act of publishing printed or other matter.
As an adjective print
is of, relating to, or writing for printed publications.
As a verb print
is to produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often used with
out'' or ''off : print out, print off.