| There are lots of things that factor into your decision | | | | Below are some pros and cons of online printing. |
| about where to have your printing done. As a business | | | | Pros |
| person, you are always looking for ways to save | | | | Printing online is almost always less expensive than |
| money, so budget is a big concern. However, your | | | | printing locally. Online printing companies deal with lots |
| personal philosophy about the environment and your | | | | of customers, so they can organize their print jobs in a |
| community also come into play. Below are some pros | | | | way that saves time and money. |
| and cons on printing locally versus online printing. | | | | An online company will usually get the job done |
| Local Printing | | | | more quickly. |
| Local print shops have a nostalgic appeal. They are | | | | Online printers do quality work. |
| run by people you can meet and get to know. Beyond | | | | Online companies are usually very large so they |
| the personal factor, local print shops have other | | | | have lots of equipment and options available. You will |
| benefits as well as negatives. | | | | be able to choose from several different finishes, |
| Pros | | | | materials, dye cuts, and folds. |
| You do not have to know about transferring files | | | | Online companies often offer lots of services. |
| over the computer with many local shops. | | | | Many have in-house designers and templates to |
| It is easy to communicate your needs to a local | | | | choose from. Some will print your addresses and even |
| printer. Most local shops are small, and you can easily | | | | mail out your materials. |
| get in touch with the person in charge. | | | | Some online printing companies have |
| Printing locally helps your community because you | | | | environmentally responsible practices such as recycling |
| are investing your money in a local business. | | | | paper and ink. Some also have several plants around |
| If you use a local printer, you do not have to pay | | | | the country which can reduce the distance your order |
| shipping costs. You also have the satisfaction of | | | | ships. |
| knowing that you avoided the environmental impact of | | | | Cons |
| shipping your order long distance. | | | | For smaller orders, you may have to pay shipping |
| Cons | | | | costs. |
| Local print shops are usually more expensive than | | | | You have to know how to transfer files over the |
| online printers. | | | | internet, or you have to know someone who can do it |
| Depending on the size of the shop, they may not | | | | for you. |
| offer as many services or options as an online printing | | | | You may not have as much contact with the |
| company. | | | | person in charge of printing. |
| It may take longer to complete your printing project | | | | Ultimately, you have to decide for yourself if local |
| because local printers often have less equipment and | | | | printing or online printing is best for you. Take into |
| a smaller staff. | | | | consideration both the pros and cons of each and |
| Online Printing | | | | choose the one that will benefit you the most. |
| Printing online is very streamlined, fast, and modern. | | | | |