The Value of Customization in Educational Printing

Education is personal. A third grader learning to read needs a different experience than a senior prepping for finals. A district adopting new standards needs updated pages fast, while a university needs recruitment materials that speak to each prospective student. That push toward relevance is baked into the idea of personalized learning: tailoring instruction to […]
Variable Data Printing: Personalization at Scale

For large organizations with complex audiences, personalized printing is quickly becoming an expectation. The challenge is doing it without adding production chaos, extended timelines or runaway costs. That is where Variable Data Printing (VDP) comes in. VDP brings the logic and precision of data driven marketing into print, making it possible to deliver highly customized […]
2026 Printing Trends: Automation, Faster Cycles and Personalization

If 2025 taught print buyers anything, it’s that expectations do not slow down. Deadlines get tighter. Distribution costs stay under a microscope. Audiences demand content that feels relevant, not generic. The good news is that 2026 is shaping up to be a year where print gets even smarter, more connected and more responsive to real-world […]
What Is “Book of One,” and When Is It Worth Using?

If you work with books, you’re likely familiar with digital printing and offset printing, and their respective use cases. On one side, you want the flexibility in formats, versions and lifespans offered by digital printing. On the other hand, traditional offset print economics reward volume and predictability. Book-of-one printing is where those two pressures meet. […]
Hybrid Offset & Digital Workflows: When and How to Mix Technologies

For large publishers and enterprise brands, the smartest print programs no longer utilize just offset or digital – both methods play an important role. A well‑designed hybrid approach moves each job to the device that best fits run length, speed and versioning needs, which improves schedules, reduces waste and trims inventory risk. Why Hybrid Now […]
Digital Finishing Innovations: From Lamination to Spiral Binding on Short Runs

Digital inkjet printing has matured from an emerging technology into a production workhorse for books, magazines and catalogs. The big story is not only speed or variable data but also major breakthroughs in finishing. Coatings, laminations and bindery workflows that once lived only beside offset now fit neatly into digital schedules. That shift lets larger […]
What to Expect During Your First Press Check

We sat down with Cassie Elliott, Customer Service Manager at Walsworth – Marceline, to walk through what customers can expect during their first press check and why this step can make a big difference in the final product.
Today’s Digital Press: Innovations in Speed and Resolution

If your printing program depends on faster cycles and professional quality, today’s digital presses deliver. For books, magazines and catalogs, recent advancements translate into practical gains you can feel in schedules, budgets and outcomes. Speed That Serves Your Schedule Modern digital workflows remove plate-making and long makereadies, so work moves from approved files to press […]
Eco-Conscious Choices for Religious and Faith-Based Publishers

As a faith-based organization, you understand the importance of printed materials for worship and education, from workbooks and curricula to hymnals, catechisms, prayer books and sacred texts. Ensuring these print projects are produced in an eco-friendly way is not only an environmental imperative, but also an expression of stewardship, working to protect the earth and […]
Paper Options for Hymnals, Devotionals & Other Religious Materials

Choosing paper for sacred publications is an act of stewardship. Congregants lift hymnals every week, students crease workbooks during class and devotional readers linger over daily reflections. The sheet you specify influences how clearly type prints, how long pages last and how the book feels in a worshipper’s hands. Because Walsworth prints millions of religious […]
