So for us, printing is printing, whether digital or offset. We barely know the difference. Let's take a look at the two printing methods i.e. digital printing and offset printing, their differences, and whether it makes sense to choose one or the other for your next print project. What is Offset Printing? Offset printing is mass-production printing system wherein images on metal plates are transferred (offset) to rubber blankets or rollers and then to the print media. Offset printing is one of the best choices when a larger quantity of printing is required, as it also provides accurate color reproduction, crisp and clean professional looking printing. What is Digital Printing? Digital printing does not use plates the way offset printing does, though users options such as toner (like in laser printers) or larger printers that do use liquid ink. Digital printing is best when lower quantities are needed. One more benefit of digital printing is its variable data capability.