Great Combinations

Modern presses make combining the best qualities of the different printing processes economically feasible. Even if this adds some complexity, it is typically much better than the alternative—off-line operations.

"Of course, adding a lot of different processes does add some time," says Daming, "but if the press is flexible enough, it is still much more efficient to do it all in line than to add several off-line operations. Combination printing is where [printers] can add more value—and make more profit! And the right press that is flexible enough allows them to accomplish this."