Rising title counts and smaller orders are pushing book printers toward digital web inkjet for short and medium runs.

Offset and digital inkjet serve different run lengths; the right mix depends on job size, versioning and turnaround time

CCD inspection catches registration and print defects during the run, before sheets reach the binding line.

Media weight, surface treatment and ink absorption all affect print quality and runnability on digital web presses.

Digital web inkjet makes it practical to change pages, codes or regional content without stopping the press.