The digital printing in Orange County area printers offer come in both large and small format. Here are the differences between the two.
Large and Wide Format
Large format printing uses a printer that is over 297x240mm. The most common uses for large format printing is to print off several large pieces that are then pieced together like a puzzle and applied to large surfaces such as buildings or billboards. Wide format printing uses printers with widths ranging between 17” and 100”. Signs, banners, posters and forms of screen printing are the most common uses for wide format printing. When using large or wide format digital printing there are a number of benefits including:
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Uses affordable desktop publishing methods
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Excellent quality for finer art details
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Can be printed on demand
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Best option for larger demands
Small Format
Small format digital printing is a very affordable option for large runs for smaller sized items. It is more affordable than other forms of printing as it goes straight to the printer as opposed to using printing plates. With small format digital printing you may lose some detail and discussing the proper uses and applications with your digital printing company in Orange County is important to ensure you are not disappointed in the results. However today’s technology provides a very high quality that allows you to see much better final products than the original technology. Because of so few steps involved in small format digital printing the cost savings are always passed on to the end user. It is the perfect option for rush jobs with less prep time required and in most cases artwork can simply be uploaded to your printing company. Businesses both large and small depend on small format digital printing on a day to day basis. Examples of small format digital printing jobs include photographs, smaller advertisements and various uses for business collateral such as cards, stationery and direct mailers including postcards. Some of the benefits of small format printing include:
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Very cost effective
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Excellent for rush jobs
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Perfect for small business needs such as business cards, letterhead and brochures
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Excellent choice for direct mail campaigns
As you can see small and large format digital printing use the same technology but are applied based on the size of the items being printed. Both are very affordable, of high quality and speedier than traditional printing methods.
