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For prospective print customers, the difference between offset printing and digital printing is that digital printing is better suited for short run printing (i.e. starting at 1 single copy) and offset printing is better suited for higher volume printing (i.e. starts being economical 2,000+ identical copies). Both types of printing produce print products that are extremely high in quality and fit for professional quality printing for businesses. The key factors that make customers choose one over the other is typically the volume of the print project and niche project requirements. There are other differences—such as color capabilities and sheet sizes that differ between offset printing… Read More »The Difference Between Offset and Digital Printing

The term “hybrid production environment” denotes plants that can print both conventionally and digitally. But, today, how meaningful a designation is it? Consider that of the companies listed on the 2017 Printing Impressions 400 ranking of the top printers in the U.S. and Canada, 354 said their service offerings include some combination of digital web, cut-sheet, wide- and grand-format, and hybrid offset/digital printing. Only 12 of them reported being digital-only shops. The 346 plants with both conventional and digital processes clearly fit the definition of “hybrid” environments. But, semantics aside, are they simply companies equipping themselves with whatever it takes to stay… Read More »The Rise of Hybrid Digital and Offset Printing Environments

All of the top printing companies have certain things in common, whether they are digital or offset printer. These common factors are all reasons why these businesses are considered the best of the best, and why the organizations are chosen more often than other companies are. If you are trying to find the right printer for your business or convention needs remember the factors listed below. Top Printing Companies have Competitive Pricing The top printing companies all offer pricing that is fair and competitive considering the skill, experience, and knowledge that the organization has. Any professional who offers prices which… Read More »10 Things Top Printing Companies All Have in Common