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

Often, printers are pleasantly surprised to discover that the cost of a near-line system is lower than an in-line alternative. It also requires less floor space and can be positioned wherever it is most convenient in the print room.

PI: What are the production benefits?

James: A near-line finisher offers the flexibility to add litho printed covers, on glossy or even laminated stocks, and digitally printed sets. It also allows the print production rate of the digital printer to be optimized according to the run length and pagination of the document.