About choosing between desktop, copy shop, and commercial printing

Different types of publications can require different printing methods. Printing to a desktop printer is inexpensive; however, publications produced in this way might not yield the quality or quantity you need.

Use the information below to help decide which method of printing your publication requires.

Desktop Printer   Use a desktop printer if:

Copy Shop   Use a copy shop if:

Commercial Printing Service   Use a commercial printing service if:

Note   Once the quantity of a print job reaches a certain size, printing at a commercial printing service can cost the same as it does at a copy shop. Before ordering a large print run, check with your commercial printing service and copy shop to see which option is least expensive.