The strengths of offset printing are image resolution, reproduction speed, paper selection and the declining cost per image as the print run lengthens. In general, we will recommend offset printing when your project is 5000 pieces or more; when the image contains fine lines, photographs, screens or tints; and when you want to use a thick or coated stock.

The strengths of digital printing are that once the image is at the printer, nothing more is required to produce the first print; the sheets can be handled, folded, cut or padded immediately after being printed; and an RGB color image can be printed. In general, we will recommend digital printing when you need your project quickly, especially if bindery operations (such as folding, cutting or padding) are required immediately; and if you need only a few copies. Digital printing is also the only way to go if your job contains variable elements, such as personalised documents where each page is different.