Does Digital Image Printing have quantity restrictions?
No, you can print one sheet - or thousands. You are able to print exactly the quantity you need whenever you need them. Digital Image Printing offers true print-on-demand convenience to save you time and enables you to respond faster to market opportunities.

Is Digital Image Printing more cost-effective than offset printing?
The "warehouse" operation of the offset printing is becoming less cost-effective for products with shorter life cycles. Often, the waste alone drives the cost of an offset job higher than a job that is printed real time and in smaller quantities, but at a higher price per piece. Some companies, especially in the technology sectors, can experience up to 60% obsolescence when using standard volume methods. With our proven response rate, it ultimately proves to be a more cost-effective method. Why should you pay for printed pieces you don't use?

What kind of paper stock can be used with Digital Image Printing?
ALKO provides four common stocks in matte and gloss of various weights to meet most of your material requirements. We can print posters up to 18" wide and as long as you need. ALKO can also provide you with crack-and-peel labels of any size up to 18.00" wide, and still provide the flexibility of 1 unit to many. ALKO provides all binding, cutting and laminating options used throughout the industry.

Is there a limit to customization with Digital Image Printing?
No, customization of your content is infinite. Everything that is printed on a single piece can be a variable; text, headline, images, background, layout, etc. The paper that they're printed on is the only thing that's not a variable.

How many different versions can be printed in a single run?
An infinite number of variations can be printed in a single run. With text, images, backgrounds, layouts, and headlines all combined on the digital press; each piece can be completely different from the previous one and the one following. Customization of your content is infinite; everything that is printed on a single piece can be a variable.

How about film and plate costs?
There are no film and plate costs in Digital Image Printing. The documents are created on a computer and they are transmitted directly to the press. This method saves time and money because changes or modifications on a printed piece can be made at any time without costly film and plates.

How do I prepare variable information?
The most common way to prepare and send variables is using an Excel data sheet. When using various images and photos, just contact your ALKO representative to ensure proper formatting. We have a full design team ready for those who lack resources or need extra assistance.