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High Volume Performance |
Production Printing Solutions
Designed to Keep Up
Production printing equipment is designed for organizations that need more than a traditional office printer or multifunction device can provide. These systems combine speed, durability, professional-quality output and advanced capabilities to handle demanding print environments and sustained production volumes.
The right production print solution can help your organization increase productivity, improve consistency, accommodate a wider variety of media and applications, automate time-consuming processes and keep more work moving efficiently.
Production Printing for a Range of Industries
Production printing isn’t limited to commercial print shops. Organizations across many industries rely on high-volume printing equipment to produce materials efficiently, meet tight deadlines and maintain greater control over their print operations.
Commercial Print Shops
Deliver high-quality customer work while increasing capacity, improving turnaround times and expanding the applications you can offer.
In-Plant Print Centers
Produce more materials internally while maintaining greater control over quality, scheduling and costs.
Direct Mail Operations
Support high-volume, personalized and variable-data direct mail campaigns with efficient production workflows.
Colleges & Universities
Produce course materials, publications, marketing collateral, event materials and other high-volume communications in-house.
Corporate & Enterprise Operations
Support centralized production of marketing materials, training resources, business communications and other critical documents.
Publishers & Transactional Print Operations
Efficiently produce books, manuals, catalogs, statements and other high-volume applications that require consistent, reliable output.
Searching for Print Production Equipment?
When you work with Higher Information Group, you work with the industry leader & innovator in print production, Canon. All Canon production equipment is scalable for your business.
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Explore Your Options |
Find the Right Production Printer for Your Operation
Every production environment is different. HIG can help you evaluate your print volume, applications, media requirements, finishing needs and workflow to determine which type of production printing equipment makes sense for your operation.
- Color Production Printers
Produce professional-quality marketing materials, direct mail, publications and other color-critical applications with exceptional consistency and productivity. - Monochrome Production Printers
Handle high-volume black-and-white applications such as manuals, books, statements, educational materials and transactional documents efficiently and reliably. - Sheetfed Production Presses
Gain flexibility for shorter runs, variable-data applications, specialty media and jobs requiring high-quality output across a variety of stocks and sizes. - Production Inkjet Solutions
Meet demanding volume and turnaround requirements with production inkjet technology designed for exceptional speed, efficiency and productivity. - Finishing & Workflow Solutions
Improve efficiency beyond the print engine with workflow automation and finishing capabilities that can streamline processes from file preparation through the completed piece.
Canon & Xerox Production Printing Equipment
HIG offers production printing equipment from two of the industry’s leading manufacturers, Canon and Xerox. Having access to multiple product lines gives our production print specialists greater flexibility to recommend equipment based on your applications, volume, workflow and goals.
Canon Production Printing Equipment
Xerox Production Printing Equipment
Xerox production printing solutions combine high-quality output, productivity, automation and application flexibility to help print providers and in-house operations meet evolving production demands.
What Can You Produce with Production Printing Equipment?
Today’s production printing systems can support an extensive range of applications, giving organizations opportunities to improve existing processes, expand services or bring work in-house.
Your HIG production print specialist can help identify equipment and configurations based on the types of work you produce today and where you want your capabilities to go next.
Applications can Include:Â
- Brochures and marketing collateral
- Direct mail
- Books and manuals
- Catalogs
- Newsletters
- Transactional documents and statements
- Personalized and variable-data communications
- Training and educational materials
- Photo products
- Specialty print applications
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Take Control |
Could You Bring More
Printing In-House?
If your organization regularly outsources brochures, manuals, direct mail, training materials or other high-volume print jobs, it may be worth evaluating whether some of that production could be handled internally.
The right production printing equipment can provide greater control over turnaround times, quality and scheduling while reducing your reliance on outside vendors. HIG can help you evaluate your current outsourcing costs and production requirements to determine whether bringing more work in-house makes business sense.
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Before You Invest |
How to Choose the Right Production Printing Equipment
Choosing a production printer isn’t simply a matter of finding the fastest machine. The right solution should reflect what you print, how much you produce and how work moves through your operation.
Key considerations include:
Print Volume
Consider both your current monthly production and anticipated growth to ensure your equipment can reliably support your workload.
Color Requirements
Determine whether your applications require standard business color or precise, professional-quality color reproduction and consistency.
Speed & Turnaround
Consider peak production periods and the deadlines your operation needs to meet, not simply average monthly volume.
Media Flexibility
Evaluate the paper sizes, weights, coated stocks, specialty media and other substrates your applications require.
Finishing Requirements
Consider whether jobs require stapling, folding, booklet making, punching, trimming or other finishing capabilities.
Workflow & Automation
Look beyond the print engine to identify opportunities to reduce manual steps, automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency throughout your production process.
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Print Beyond Limits |
Production Printing Innovation from Canon
Canon production presses and printers give businesses the performance and versatility they need to remain competitive. Talk to a print production expert today to determine which high-performing production unit will make the most sense for your print environment.
VarioPrint Black and White
Ready to meet your demands, production printing up to 115, 130, and 140 pages per minute.
Color Image Press V700, V800, V900
Bring your ideas to life in brilliant color with breakthrough technologies, designed for a range of production print environments.
Color Image Press C265
Resilient, versatile and adept at improving efficiency. This series of multifunction printers are an outstanding investment.
Color Image Press V1000
Realize high productivity with a relatively small package. All the tools you need to compete – and thrive – in the demanding print world.
Xerox® Production Printers
Xerox Production Printing solutions deliver the speed, quality, and reliability businesses need to handle high-volume printing with confidence. From vibrant marketing materials and professional documents to complex, personalized print jobs, Xerox production technology combines exceptional image quality, advanced automation, and efficient workflows to help organizations produce more—faster and smarter.
Xerox® PrimeLink® B9100 Series
High-speed black-and-white production with the flexibility and reliability to handle demanding print environments.
Xerox® PrimeLink® C9265/C275 Series
Exceptional color quality and versatile production capabilities designed to make even complex print jobs easier.
Xerox® Proficio™ PX 300 Production Press
Production print agility, perfected. Big capability in a compact, flexible footprint.
Xerox® Proficio™ PX 500 Production Press
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A Local Partner |
Production Print Expertise in Pennsylvania & New York
Production printing equipment is a significant investment, and choosing the right technology is only part of the equation. HIG works with organizations throughout Pennsylvania and New York to evaluate their production needs and identify solutions that support both immediate requirements and long-term goals.
With locations in Harrisburg, PA and Elmira, NY, HIG combines access to leading production print technology with local expertise, service and support. Our goal isn’t simply to sell you a printer. It’s to help you build a production print environment that works for your organization.
Need maintenance or repair for your print production equipment? Our team approaches business equipment service standards with a best-practice approach. We believe in smart maintenance. This prevents unnecessary and costly service calls and ensure uptime for your print production equipment.
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Common Questions |
Production Printing Equipment FAQs
What is a production printer?
A production printer is a high-performance printing system designed to handle significantly higher volumes and more demanding applications than typical office printers. Production printers generally offer greater speed, durability, media flexibility, finishing capabilities and control over output quality.
How much print volume do I need to justify a production printer?
There isn’t one volume threshold that applies to every organization. Print volume is important, but turnaround requirements, outsourced printing costs, applications, labor and workflow should also factor into the decision. HIG can evaluate your current environment to determine whether production equipment makes sense.
Should I choose a color or monochrome production printer?
That depends on the work you produce. Organizations primarily producing manuals, statements, books or transactional documents may prioritize high-speed monochrome output, while marketing collateral, direct mail and other graphics-intensive applications may require professional-quality color.
Can production printing equipment help reduce outsourced printing costs?
Potentially. Organizations that regularly outsource significant volumes of print may find opportunities to bring certain applications in-house. HIG can help compare your current costs and requirements with the investment and operating considerations associated with production equipment.
Does HIG offer both Canon and Xerox production printers?
Yes. HIG offers production printing solutions from both Canon and Xerox, allowing our team to evaluate different technologies and recommend options based on your specific production requirements.
What is the difference between a production printer and an office printer?
Office printers are typically designed for everyday business documents produced by individuals or workgroups. Production printers are engineered for sustained high-volume output, faster turnaround times and applications requiring professional-quality results, advanced media handling or finishing.
Can production printers handle different paper stocks and sizes?
Yes. Depending on the equipment, production printers can support a wide range of paper sizes, weights, coated stocks and specialty media. Your specific applications should be considered when selecting and configuring a system.
What finishing options are available for production printers?
Depending on the system and configuration, finishing options may include stapling, folding, punching, booklet making, trimming and other capabilities that reduce manual post-production work.
What is an in-plant print operation?
An in-plant is an internal print production operation within an organization such as a university, corporation, healthcare organization or government agency. Instead of outsourcing all print work, the organization produces some or most materials internally.
How do I know which production printing system is right for my organization?
Start with your applications rather than a particular model. Print volume, turnaround requirements, media, finishing, color expectations, workflow and future growth should all be considered. An HIG production print specialist can evaluate these factors and help identify the right fit.
Find the Right Production Printing Solutions
​Whether you’re replacing an existing production printer, increasing capacity, expanding your capabilities or considering bringing more print production in-house, HIG can help you evaluate your options. Our production print specialists will work with you to understand what you produce, how your operation works today and where you want to go next.
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