Litho print uses a static image and therefore will require collation after the pages are printed, where as digital can print pages in sequence like your desktop printer but in far better quality and speed. Also due to the image being static on Litho any numbering, codes or addressing has to be done by a separate process after the print run. Digital also has advantages as it can print multiple version of a document and have changing images driven by a database.

Digital printing is simply a different technique of printing. The choice between the two generally comes down to cost. Litho has set up costs, but the ongoing costs are less. If you’re doing a large print run, it might make sense to stick with offset.

Though you might hear that offset printing is better at colour matching this isn’t really true. This comes down to the type of digital printer used. If you match Litho print against our digital press some jobs look better litho and some better digitally. Generally we will hit more vibrant colours digitally, but smoother flat colours with Litho.

As with all print jobs it depends! Though the initial set up for offset printing costs more, the ongoing costs are actually less. Remember though, that a lot of our jobs aren’t either digital or offset printing. We’ll quote you for each part of the job once we have a complete picture of how we can get your design looking exactly how you want and at the best cost.

Offset printing most likely got its name because of the actual printing process that takes place. The image is transferred or “offset” during the process.

Dry offset printing is the same process as offset printing without using water in the inking system, instead UV light is used.

Wet offset printing is when the the plate is dampened in order to transfer the image.