Direct printing

We have a professional direct printing department with professional manual staff and machines. If you need 1-300 precise notebooks, all problems can be solved at any time.

After order confirmation
You only need to pay $50 for shipping to get a free sample
(Only one copy)
You need to provide documents and product specific requirements

Direct printing is a very important link in the printing production process, which involves the preliminary inspection and confirmation of the quality and effect of the printed matter. It can check whether the layout size, image, text layout, rules, etc. are correct, whether there are any omissions, etc. It provides basic parameters for samples or printing for formal printing so that printing can achieve standardized operations.
Now the mainstream proofing is digital direct printing. Prolead’s sample department has digital direct printing machines, sample cutting machines, small hot stamping machines, small laminating machines, etc., which can fully meet the small batch production of notebooks.

In the process of notebook wholesale and notebook production, Prolead can start from a small quantity.

Our Advantages

Prolead’s sample department is equipped with direct printing machine, cutting machine, small laminating machine, small punching machine, small corner rounding machine, small sewing machine, and all notebook production can be completed directly in the sample department. It is very suitable for small batches of notebooks, desk calendars, menu books, and cards.

The difference between offset and direct printing

For potential printing customers, the distinction between offset and direct printing lies in their suitability for different production runs. Direct printing is ideal for short runs (i.e., starting from a single copy), whereas offset printing is more appropriate for long runs (i.e., beginning at 500 copies or more).

Both direct and offset printing can yield exceptionally high-quality printed materials, meeting the professional standards required for corporate branding. The primary factors influencing a customer’s choice of direct over offset printing typically include the quantity and color specifications of the project.

The technical difference between these two methods resides in how images are transferred to paper. In direct printing, images are applied directly onto the paper, while in offset printing, they are first transferred to a plate before being imprinted on the paper. This fundamental difference impacts the economics of production costs, which subsequently influences product pricing.

  • Direct printing
  • Digital Printing

  • offset printing

How to decide whether to use digital printing or offset printing?

Print quantity and printing color are the main differences between digital printing and offset printing

Direct printing:
Advantages:
1. No plate making is required, the production cycle is short, and it is suitable for small batch, personalized and diversified printing needs.
2. Strong color reproduction ability and high printing quality.
3. Easy to operate and stable performance.
Disadvantages:
1. The printing speed is relatively slow compared with (offset printing).
2. When a large amount of printing is required, the cost is high.
3. PANTONE spot colors cannot be printed.
4. There are restrictions on the size of paper printing.

Offset printing:
Advantages:
1. Fast printing speed and high efficiency.
2. Stable printing quality, suitable for large-scale, industrialized and standardized printing production.
3. A wide range of printing materials, can print various materials such as paper, plastic, metal, etc.
Disadvantages:
1. It is necessary to make printing plates, and the production cost is relatively high.
2. The printing production process is relatively complicated, including CTP plates, inks, printing and other links.

For more information on direct printing and small batch pricing, please contact our dedicated team.

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