Digital printing – an ideal printing solution
August 23rd, 2010 by the writerDigital printing is the ideal option for both small business, corporates and commercial print jobs. It is quite literally the process of transferring digital images onto the surface of your choice such as paper, vinyl, fabric and PVC.
State-of-the-art technology saves you time and money through extra efficiency and the exclusion of costly, time-consuming processes that characterise traditional printing methods such as lithographic printing. How it works: With digital printing your artwork goes straight from computer to press, cutting out the need to produce plates and posies which improves on turnaround times.
Digital printing is ideal for smaller print runs and offers two types of output:
• Flat sheet printing which can handle from the small post-it note size, up to A3 size in quantities of 2000
• Large format printing for larger items such as banners and signs printed onto flexible materials such as
vinyl and PVC. Digital printing also provides built-in flexibility because there are no fixed design plates involved and everything is controlled electronically, direct from computer to press. For example, you can do a print run of 500 business cards but request 10 different names in the same print run. An additional advantage of digital printing is that you can go for almost any shape you like without escalating costs because everything is controlled by technology, without the hindrance of expensive DIE cutting.
What are the main benefits to using this kind of printing? It is cost effective, fast, quality printing and it assists print on demand.
The advantages of utilising this printing method:
1. Printing can be done on any paper stock – from 80gsm to 350gsm to a maximum size of A3
2. “Print on demand”. It allows for printing just what is needed. No need to print thousands of copies to justify the cost. This enables printing daily or weekly promotions – whenever the need arises.
3. Digital printing is a quick process which saves the cost of “plates and positives”.
4. This also allows for fast adjustments to design or colour with no delays for printing after changes.
The following can be printed with this technology:
• business cards
• leaflet printing
• brochures
• stationary
• folders
• invitations
• card printing
• menus
• swing tags
• catalogues
• price lists
• calendars
• training manuals
• personalised photo albums
• flyer printing
• annual reports
• books
Are you looking for efficient and professional printing? Digital printing offers a quick, quality, cost effective and professional option.