The Digital Bindery

"For example, if the stitching machine jams, the printer will continue to print," he adds. "Once the jam is cleared, the stitcher must be able to catch up with the accumulated printed matter. The same applies in reverse."

Another requirement of an on-demand finishing system, according to Bice, is the ability to print runs of as little as one, without forcing manual setups after each document or document set. Print clients demand immediate time to market, as well as complete customization of their communications, meaning each package is customized and personalized. Thus, no two packages are alike.