Comparison of Digital Printing and Offset Printing
Comparison of Digital Printing and Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Digital Printing
Quantity
Quantity
• Great for low volume
• No negatives, plates and make-ready or setup needed
Cost
Cost
• Fixed cost per print
• Cheaper for short-runs but can be expensive for higher print runs
Turnaround
Turnaround
• Quick – no press make-ready required
• Average 24 to 48 hours delivery
• No drying time required – can be passed on to next production process (folding, trimming etc) immediately
Quality
Quality
• Hard to tell the difference in appearance between high-end digital printing and offset printing
• Colours may drift in long runs
Colours
Colours
• Prints CMYK using toner or inkjet
• No inline Pantone colours or Metallic colours
• No varnishes or coating options
Customization/Variable Data
Customization/Variable Data
• Perfect for personalization
• Each piece can be unique
Paper Stock
Paper Stock
• Limited stock selection
Proofing
Proofing
• Perfect representation of final product