Digital and Offset Printing in Montreal
Business cards, flyers, booklets, books, invitations and stationery: we print digitally on an HP Indigo press and on offset presses at our downtown Montreal shop. One copy or several thousand, we pick the most cost-effective process for your run.
Digital or offset
The right process for your run
HP Indigo digital printing starts at a single copy, personalizes every piece and suits short runs and tight deadlines. Offset becomes more cost-effective on longer runs and handles Pantone inks and white ink on dark paper. The break-even point depends on the size, the product and the number of batches, and your representative will recommend the most economical option.
Paper, folding, scoring, saddle stitching, perfect binding, spiral or hardcover: we take your project all the way through finishing. Businesses, non-profits, agencies, authors and individuals: we print a single invitation or an annual report.
Printed products
Cards, flyers, booklets, books and stationery, each printed in the size, paper and quantity you need.
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Perfect-bound books
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Saddle-stitched booklets
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Flyers & folded brochures
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Business cards
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Spiral & Wire-O binding
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Hardcover books
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Name badges
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Invitations & greeting cards
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Postcards
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Presentation folders
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Letterhead & envelopes
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Door hangers
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Don't see your product?
Describe the use, size and quantity, and we'll tell you what's possible.
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- Paper
- Coated and uncoated papers Card stock up to 18 pt Recycled Enviro 100 Black paper (white ink, offset)
- Finishes
- Lamination Spot varnish Folding and scoring Perforation
- Binding
- Saddle-stitched Perfect bound Spiral and Wire-O Hardcover
Digital and offset projects
Catalogues, reports, personalized cards and brochures: a few jobs from our presses.
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Perfect-bound catalogue
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Annual report
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Variable-data business cards
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Tri-fold brochure
How it works
From quote to delivery
Every project goes through these steps. How long each one takes depends on the process, the quantity and the finishing.
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Process and paper
Tell us the use, size, quantity and date you need it. We recommend the process (HP Indigo or offset) and the paper.
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File check
Send a PDF with bleed, including from Canva. For a book, we give you the exact spine width before you prepare the cover.
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Proof
You approve a proof before the run. On request, a full printed proof lets you check paper, colours and folding.
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Printing and finishing
Printing, folding, binding and trimming. Embellishments such as foil and embossing are done by specialized partners and need a standard timeline.
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Pickup, delivery or mailing
Pick up your order at our reception desk, have it delivered, or let us handle mail processing and drop-off at Canada Post.
Before you request a quote
A few details are enough for an accurate first quote.
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How it will be used
Handed out, mailed, displayed or kept for years: the use guides the paper, weight and finish.
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Finished size and page count
Give the size once folded or bound, and the page count including the cover. Above about 52 pages, a document is usually perfect bound.
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Versions and batches
Several versions, names or languages, or staggered deliveries? Tell us, as it can change which process is most cost-effective.
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A reference sample
A printed piece whose paper or finish you like? Send a photo or bring it in. You can also see our paper samples by appointment.
FAQ
What people ask before printing digital or offset
Quantities, paper, binding and finishing. If your question isn't here, write to us.
It depends on the size, the type of product and the number of batches. For example, 1,000 copies of a 32-page booklet are best printed offset. If the same booklet is produced in 4 batches of 250, HP Indigo digital becomes the better option. Your representative will recommend the most cost-effective process.
There is no minimum. Our HP Indigo press prints from a single copy, and we print a single poster or sign in large format. The only exception is labels and stickers, which start at 250 units.
The page limit depends on the paper. As a general rule, a document of more than 52 pages will usually be perfect bound.
All types of folds: bi-fold, tri-fold, accordion (Z-fold), cross fold and gatefold. On card stock, we score before folding so the paper does not crack.
Yes. Book an appointment with your representative to look at our paper samples at the shop.
More questions about this service, and all the others, are in our full FAQ.
See the full FAQ
Tell us how it'll be used, we'll suggest the right paper.
Size, page count, quantity, finishing and the date you need it: with these details, we'll send you a quote, usually within the hour during business hours.
