Comparing Digital and Offset Printing

Many feel that digital technology will someday replace offset printing. It is true that technology is constantly improving, which also improves the quality of digital prints.

In addition, technology advancements have made it possible to created more avenues for printing opportunities, which only a few years ago were distant possibilities. Other advantages are the reduction of waste, and the reduction of cost simple because a good quality digital printer will cost a few thousands dollars, whereas a good quality offset printing press can cost a few million dollars.

In order to obtain the best possible image for all of your print jobs, it is important to appraise and evaluate each printing process and decide which will deliver the greatest result.

Let's compare the two processes:

Digital Printing: Is similar to the print produced from your home or office inkjet printer. It uses a series of tiny dots printed on a sheet of paper to form the image. This process is relatively inexpensive and quick.

Offset Printing: This form of printing is best for large jobs, and is done on large presses, which use plates and ink. With offset printing, the ink bleeds into the paper and bonds with it, producing sharper and more vibrant images.

Because with offset printing you have a deeper, richer, fuller color saturation than you do with digital printing, I am certain that digital printing will not replace offset printing any time soon. While digital printing is constantly being improved, many printing experts believe as I do, that it still has a very long way to go before it reaches the level of quality of offset printing.


 

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