In order to meet the exploding demand, the most successful printers are adopting new technologies that are designed especially for short run color. These include:

• Direct Imaging (DI Presses) - Direct imaging presses integrate laser imaged, direct digital plates within the press to streamline conventional offset prepress operations.
• Digital Printing (DP Printers) - Digital printers use toner (dry ink) with a process that does not involve film and plates, thus saving the expense of these materials and the time needed to prepare them.
• Digital Workflow - Software and hardware to automate and integrate the many process steps that typically require manual intervention and slow down the production process. These may include preflight, trapping, imposition, correction, proofing and job que management.

• The KPG DirectPress system led to Metroplex Finishing achieving a 27 percent increase in sales over just six months.
• In just six months, Simauchi gained 20 percent more sales because of the DirectPress 5034 DI System.
• PRINT1 DIRECT Saves Time, Reduces Waste With KPG DirectPress 5634 DI System
• Family-Owned St. Louis Printer Among The First To Enjoy Benefits Of The KPG Directpress 5634 DI System
• Franklin Press Taps Into The Speed And Quality Of KPG's Newest DI Press
• KPG Directpress 5034 DI System Enables Indianapolis Printer to Provide Additional Services
• New Hampshire Printer Installs KPG DirectPress 5034 DI System to Improve Turnaround Time
• Metroplex Finishing Increases Sales with KPG DirectPress 5034 DI System
• Birmingham Printing Expands Capabilities with KPG DirectPress System
• Tackett Printing Restores Key Customer with KPG DirectPress 5034 DI System