Home >> Key Benefits
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Sell titles which could not be sold otherwise (“out-of-print” and “out-of-stock” titles)
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Reduction of logistical and warehouse costs, including costly book returns
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Minimization of risk with new titles: reasonably priced production of limited runs of even single books reduces the risks associated with printing of new titles
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Immediate payment compared to regular sale
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Reduce chances for fakes, illegal copying
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Books are more affordable to overseas audience (no shipping)
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Books can constantly be kept up-to-date, free of content and printing faults through immediate, cost-effective printing of new revisions
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1Book can be used for book proofing, making samples for design review, and printing review copies
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1Book can be used for fulfilling mail/web direct orders
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Sell books which otherwise would not be sold ( “out-of-print” and “out-of-stock” titles)
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"Endless Shelf”
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Eliminate/Reduce book returns, reduction of logistical and warehouse costs
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Small footprint, relatively low financial risk
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Minimum burden, automatic work
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Option for additional activity/revenues using MFP, kiosk (activity beyond store hours), printing services for self-publishers
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Modernization, create an “attraction” in the store, enhancing the buying experience
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May put heavy duty printers in places they were not before (book stores, etc.)
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Sells consumables, service
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An attractive finishing option not available before
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Book printing considered to be a positive activity
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MFP option is viable, creating more activity
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"Out-of-print” and “Out-of-stock” titles are available – no need for multiple visits to the bookstore
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No need for waiting, unlike current ordering and shipping procedures (especially overseas)
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More titles are available – due to less risk for publishers, self publishing, no “out of …” reasons
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Books are “up-to-date”, clean from errors, good printing quality
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Flexible software interface supports customized and personalized book production: books can be personalized – large type, paper type, dedication, ex-libris. Specific chapters may be printed. Chapters from various books can be gathered into newly created book
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Getting foreign books is easy, less expensive
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Preservation of cultural assets: Low-cost on-demand book printing ensures continued availability of both “out-of-stock” and “out-of-print” books, as well as of other titles that would otherwise not be printed
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Help education – books are more available, “up-to-date”, reduced errors
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Font size adapted for people with sight problems
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Help people outside their home countries to keep contact with their original culture
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Environmental friendliness – prevention of redundant book printing avoids waste and increases environmental friendliness (less cutting trees, less transportation)
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Reduce the risk of lost creations due to wrong judgment of editors
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Raising the level and quality of bound documents printed by individuals and organizations
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Course books for Universities
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In-house company publishing
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Can be used by libraries, schools
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Proofing device for books – for printers and publishers