ЦИФРОВА ДРУК АБО ОФСЕТНИЙ

ЦИФРОВА ДРУК АБО ОФСЕТНИЙ

What is the difference between digital and offset printing?

Let’s highlight a few key points:

1. Print run

  • Digital printing: You can print any quantity (starting from 1 item). You can also print a color proof
  • Offset printing: Suitable for large print runs (from 1000 items)

2. Turnaround time

  • Digital printing: Perfect for urgent printing. Your order will be ready within 20 minutes (depending on the print run)
  • Offset printing: 5 to 7 days (depending on the print run)

3. Method

  • Digital printing: Unlike offset machines, a digital press does not require additional plates or films, so printing is faster.
  • Offset printing: An offset machine requires plates and films.

4. Cost

  • Digital printing: Compared to offset printing, digital is more expensive
  • Offset printing: Significantly cheaper than digital printing

Conclusion

To choose which type of printing suits you best, first decide on the print run and the turnaround time you need. The larger the quantity and the more time you have, the more likely offset printing is the right fit for you. If you have a tight deadline for producing your materials, digital printing is definitely your choice!

Why can’t offset printing be done in 1 day?

And why is it cheaper than digital printing for large print runs?

How offset printing works

  1. Preparing the file for printing
  2. Making the printing plates
  3. Press setup and make-ready
  4. Printing the products
  5. Drying the ink after printing
  6. Further post-press work (cutting, binding, etc.)

How does digital printing work?

  1. Preparing the file for printing
  2. Sending the file to print, printing the products
  3. Further post-press work (cutting, binding, etc.)

As you can see, offset printing involves more stages: making plates, setting up the press and drying the ink all take time, so such an order cannot be completed in one day. At the same time, the cost of preparing plates and starting the machine is spread across the entire print run, and the larger it is, the lower the cost of each copy. Digital printing requires no plates or films, so you can get your order the same day, even if you need just one copy. Not sure which method is right for you? Send us your layout or describe your task, and the Aladdin Print managers will find the best option for your print run, deadline and budget.

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