Photocopying or printing?
There was a time when photocopying is something you do not
consider an option for your printing materials. That you would
rather have them printed and spend more money in order to have a
presentable print result. It cannot be denied though that
copiers are getting more sophisticated and going digital as time
goes on. This development is indeed creating a thin line between
photocopying and printing.
In photocopying, especially digital photocopying, a fast
turnaround is given not only in large quantities but also in
smaller ones. Copy shops now have more machines ready to cater
to the copying needs that people require. This saves their
customers the trouble of waiting in line and wasting a lot of
their precious time. Besides that, preparations are not anymore
needed as digital copiers are always ready for the next copy
job. Money wise, fixed and affordable prices are associated with
the amount of copies the customers may wish to have. This makes
copying more ideal for lower quantities than for larger
quantities.
In printing, on the other hand, a printing job will take longer
because of the pre-press preparation that should be done
initially. Direct-to-plate printing could have done the printing
job faster but only a few printing companies offers this kind of
service now. If people choose this printing type, they would
have to wait for the others who may want to have the same
service. The customers can get the best quality in prints that
the company can offer using their sophisticated tools. The money
you pay for is justified by the best result you will get.
Comparing these two in terms of quality, printing wins hands
down. You would not be able to get the same or even close to the
quality of printing in copying. You can have a variety of paper
stocks to choose from that will best suit your printing needs.
The cost is the downside though. Printing is much more expensive
and only the people with enough budgets can afford having them
done this way.
Photocopying, obviously, is cheaper. If time is a consideration
and not the quality, this is how you should go about reproducing
your project. Also best for small amounts and budget-conscious
people.
Printing and photocopying have their advantages and
disadvantages that can be likewise compatible to what suits the
needs of their customers. It will all sum depending on the
different needs that different people have. Knowing these facts
would surely help them decide which is best for their printing
needs.
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