Toner based printing is usually sold as Premium Color. BookBaby color printing is 100% toner-based printing. We have HP Indigo presses and Xeikon SX30000s in our shop, the best of the best in new color printing technology.
Inkjet printing is usually sold as Standard Color or Economy Color. It uses a technology where ink is literally sprayed on the page. Think of hundreds of inkjet heads in rows. As the paper passes beneath, these heads spray various amounts of color to build up the ink coverage. This is definitely not recommended for any books with color pictures or graphics. It’s virtually impossible to get crisp, precise photo-quality images. Inkjet printing is a low-cost printing process usually reserved for cheap advertisement printing like supermarket coupons.
Our HP Indigo and Xeikon printing presses use the latest technology and produce the best quality digital printing. All of our books are printed in the USA with a commitment to the highest standards. Our printing is certified with the Idealliance G7 Master Facility Qualification, ensuring consistent, top quality. We are one of few facilities that meets these qualifications, and this allows us to maintain color accuracy across multiple print runs.