We explore what digital printing is, its benefits, and how it can be used for various types of promotional stationery, such as personalised plastic pens, metal pens, and customised notebooks.
In the world of printing, digital printing has become a game-changer, especially in the realm of stationery. From pens and pencils to notebooks and rulers, digital printing offers unmatched flexibility, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
What is digital printing?
Digital printing is a modern printing technique where digital images are transferred directly onto various materials via printers. Unlike traditional methods like offset printing, digital printing does not require plates or cylinders. Instead, it uses digital files such as PDFs or TIFFs to produce prints with precision and efficiency. The result is faster turnaround times, lower costs for small runs, and higher customisation possibilities.
Key benefits of digital printing for customised stationery
Cost-effective for small quantities - one of the most notable advantages of digital printing is its affordability for short print runs. Traditional printing methods, such as offset printing, require setup costs that can make small batches expensive. However, with digital printing, there are no such setup fees, making it perfect for businesses or individuals who need limited quantities of stationery like executive branded pens and custom printed notebooks.
Customisation and personalisation - digital printing offers immense flexibility when it comes to customisation. Whether you need to print names, addresses, or unique designs on each piece of stationery, digital printing allows for easy changes between prints. This is especially beneficial for businesses that want to create personalised stationery sets for different customers, clients, or events.
Speed and efficiency - digital printing produces high-quality results quickly. Traditional methods may require lengthy setup times and complicated processes, but digital printing allows for faster production with minimal lead times. If you need a bulk order of promotional stationery in a short time frame, digital printing is an ideal choice.
High-quality output - despite its fast production times, digital printing does not compromise on quality. Advances in digital printer technology have made it possible to produce sharp, vibrant images with fine details. Whether you are printing a complex logo or an intricate design on your stationery, digital printing ensures consistent and high-quality results every time.
Types of stationery that benefit from digital printing
Personalised pens – personalised pens are one of the most common stationery items printed digitally. With digital printing, you can easily print vibrant and crisp designs, including full-colour designs, logos, and text. Digital printing also allows for printing on different materials, making it ideal for plastic pens, metal pens, and bamboo pens.
Branded notebooks - custom notebooks are another example where digital printing excels. Whether for business use or as a personal gift, digital printing ensures that your custom design is transferred to paper with vibrant colour and clarity. You can also use digital printing for matching sets, creating cohesive branding or personal touches across your stationery.
Digital printing has revolutionised the printing industry, particularly for stationery. It provides a versatile, cost-effective, and high-quality solution for a wide range of printed materials. When you're running a business that needs branded promotional products, digital printing offers a fast and efficient way to achieve professional results. With its ability to handle small print runs, offer customisation, and produce high-quality prints quickly, digital printing is the go-to choice for modern stationery production.
Personalised promotional products from Fast Pens
At Fast Pens, we have invested heavily in our online presence to offer customers the very best in design engines, which allows them to use existing artwork or to design new logos easily. All our plastic pens are digitally printed in full colour but we also offer a choice of digitally printed or laser engraved metal pens, pencils, eco-friendly pens, and notebooks. Online prices include printing on one side of our pens but quotations are available on request for double sided printing, as well as variable data printing – please email us for more information.
For all new customer enquiries, please call 01790 729833. Alternatively, for existing customers the sales team can be reached on 01790 755833.
