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

Also, in order to finish a booklet in-line, 81⁄2x11˝ sheets must be printed portrait (short edge leading) so they are in the correct orientation to go into the finisher. However, most printers run faster if those same sheets are printed landscape (long edge leading). Near-line finishing allows the production rate to be optimized according to the printing parameters, without affecting the finishing process.