When we self-publish, there’s always a tension between quality and budget. And there are several answers to this. The problem arises because the difference in quality for offset printing and print-on-demand (POD) technologies. Offset printing is the traditional printing presses and result in the highest quality (as long as you choose the right papers and specs). POD printing is done with a printer, not a printing press; the quality has improved dramatically in the last ten years, and for some POD printers it’s very good. But it’s still not quite offset quality.
Quality v Budget: The Tension of Indie Publishing
Quality v Budget: The Tension of Indie…
Quality v Budget: The Tension of Indie Publishing
When we self-publish, there’s always a tension between quality and budget. And there are several answers to this. The problem arises because the difference in quality for offset printing and print-on-demand (POD) technologies. Offset printing is the traditional printing presses and result in the highest quality (as long as you choose the right papers and specs). POD printing is done with a printer, not a printing press; the quality has improved dramatically in the last ten years, and for some POD printers it’s very good. But it’s still not quite offset quality.