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Why Digital Printing
Digital Print on 80# Uncoated Cover *
Offset Print on 80# Uncoated Cover *
* Images above were scanned in equal conditions using the same scanner. No enhancements or alterations where made to the images.
The demand for shorter print runs, quick turnaround and personalization capabilities are growing everyday. Whether your a Designer or Printer, a small or large business, we all have to adapt. The best solution to accommodate this demand is Digital Printing. Digital printing can provide the flexibility in quantity and turnaround without compromising quality and price. Unfortunately there are a few people skeptical about going this route.
For some people, there is perception that digital printing doesn’t meet professional image quality standards. Some still believe that it doesn’t measure up to offset printing. It’s true that current color copiers and smaller digital printers cannot achieve offset quality but Digital Presses like the I-Gen 4 are in a league of their own. The technological advancements in this machine make it comparable and sometimes an even better choice than offset printing for certain projects.
Test comparisons have shown that digital quality can equally match and in some cases exceed offset quality. Most people can’t even notice the difference. Not only can digital printing produce high quality print but it can also achieve a wide spectrum of colors like offset printing.
Another big advantage with digital printing is quantity and turn a turnaround time. With digital printing any quantity is possible, there are no restrictions whatsoever. Because there is less set up time needed with digital printing, a job can be produced and completed quickly.
Digital Printing is especially cost effective when printing shorter runs because you don’t have waste paper from the set up like you would for offset printing. Proofs are also less expensive for the same reason and because a digital proof can be printed right away, you know exactly what you are going to get.
The range of materials for digital printing have increased. Paper manufacturers have developed more paper stocks and substrates for the growing demand of digital printing. These papers and substrates can now withstand the heat and pressure of digital printers. In conjunction, digital presses like the I-Gen 4 are now capable of printing an array of coated and uncoated papers from light to heavy stocks up to 18pt Stock.
Case Closed
From image quality to print costs…from substrate availability to variable data…from quantity to turnaround, we’re debunking the misconception about digital printing, so you can help your clients achieve incredible results-effectively and affordably. Contact ColorFX, Inc. and the truth will set you (and your most important marketing initiatives) free.
Preparing Print Material for Your Presentation
When your company has a chance to make a presentation you are in a great position to build your brand, generate leads and convert new customers. A great way to make a memorable impression is to provide your attendees with material that helps develop your brand and strengthen your message. It is important to take time to figure out what printed material would serve as a useful informational tool, be something your attendees would enjoy receiving and maybe be something they could use in the future.
As you begin your planning start by considering what will happen in the course of the presentation. Your attendees will arrive and quietly visit with others. Following that the presentation will begin and will most likely include an introduction, a thorough message, a strong closing and a time to address frequently asked questions. Finally, as the attendees are exiting they will inevitably visit with others and discuss the overall impression of the presentation. With the right print materials, the impression you leave your viewers with can be exciting, unforgettable and a great talking point.
Debunking the Myths of Digital Printing #1
ColorFx is excited to introduce a 4 part series debunking the urban legends of Digital Color Printing. Whether you are a graphic designer, creative director, account planner, production manager or printer, uncovering these urban legends will be an exciting and enlightening journey. We would like to welcome you to the world of enlightened print decision making!
Case Study No. 1: Image Quality
The Legend: Digital color printing doesn’t meet professional image quality standards. In particular, it doesn’t measure up to offset lithography.
Some Vocabulary: Offset Printing, Digital Color Printers
Offset Printing: A commonly used printing technique where the inked image is transferred (or “offset”) from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface.
Digital Printing: The reproduction of digital images on a physical surface. It is generally used for short print runs, and for the customization of print media. Every print can be different, because printing plates are not required, as in traditional methods.
From the Beginning:
This idea dates back to the first digital printers and copiers, which fell short of offset litho quality. Many current color copiers and printers don’t achieve offset quality, but they do provide effective solutions for the less demanding applications they are designed to perform.
Digital color printers are in a completely different class. The industrial version of office digital printers, they’re designed for short runs and variable printing data printing, which makes them a perfect complement to offset presses. In fact, a number of models have emerged with image quality that rivals offset.
When making a comparison, the print quality of a digital press to offsets is as digital photos is to analog shots. Both have different characteristics that affect output, but the quality achieves professional standards in nearly every application.