Before digital printing, producing short run prints were not a practical option that you can exercise. Because of the different mechanical processes involved in traditional offset printing, short run prints were much more expensive per piece than when you print in bulk.
However, the advent of various digital technologies have made short run printing a very cost effective way of producing your prints. This is especially true in the case of direct to printer approach to printing. It allows you to by pass all the traditional processes involved in printing like plate production and film stripping – allowing you to produce your prints faster and more affordable.
Here are three tips that you can use to make sure that you get the best out of your short run prints:
Tip number 1: Print online
One of the main reasons why short run printing is popular these days is because of the emergence of the internet. The internet has been the key element in making printing accessible to the masses. Now you can review your options, design your materials and place your orders online. This makes printing your materials easier since all the things that you need are already online.
All the options that you can use in improving your design and layout are available through the net - even the design software. Many of the online printing companies have their own online design tool that you can manipulate and use free of charge. The advantage of this online design tool is not limited to the cost that you save but also because it is easy to use and easy to master. The simplicity and the ease of use that these tools give you is encouragement enough for you to design your own prints.
Another useful option that they provide is the free product estimates that lets you know how many your orders will cost even before you commit to an order. this is very helpful for those budget conscious individuals that want to save on printing cost.
Tip number 2: Customize
You can also customize your prints to make them stand out even more. The more personalized your prints are, the more they will be noticed. Also, you can make them more personal and you can target a desired niche. The more personal your materials are, the easier it is to connect with your target audience.
Some of the customization options that you can use are custom sizes and custom colors. Custom sizes allow you create different material out of the norm. It allows you think outside the box and explore the different options that you can do with your designs. Custom colors on the other hand, expand the viewer’s visual experience and makes your prints more memorable.
Tip number 3: Think offset
Remember also that all the printing options that you can do in offset printing are also available options in your short run printing materials. With that said, you can treat your prints in a way that you treat your bulk printing materials. You can go all out with your design. For example, you can use die cutting and full color printing. You can also print in different substrates like vinyl and artist canvass.
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