In-Line vs. Off-Line — Cross the Finish Line

PI: What is a near-line finishing system?

James: A near-line system accepts printed sheets from the digital printer; adds additional sheets such as coated cover stocks, if required; and then passes the set through a bookletmaker and trimmer to produce a high-quality, finished booklet. It is unique because it can accept sequentially printed sets that are electronically collated, or it can function as a normal collator and bookletmaker for conventional, batch printed sets.