Variable Data Printing

As well as printing your documents, we can personalise them for you too. Our sophisticated variable data printing software allows us to produce all levels of personalisation on our high volume B&W NIPSON web production presses, from simple numbering or address details right through to more complex personalisation using multiple data streams.

To complement this service, we also offer a colour print on demand service, ideal for shorter runs that require colour, or even for more complex printing requirements such as examination projects that call for omr forms, question papers and answer papers to be personalised, collated and distributed. Our colour variable data printing service allows you to print what you need when you need it, eliminating waste and improving efficiencies.

Data Handling

Case Study

An educational body required us to produce and fulfil a daily personalised document solution for an examination system using supplied data. They had previously experienced problems with long turnaround times, human error, invoicing and excessive stock holding, leading to wastage when stock became obsolete. Limited control and lack of information was also an issue for them.

Working in tandem with three separate software and hardware suppliers, A1 created a custom program, which enabled us to consolidate to a single production run using multiple data sources. The biggest challenge was to collate and staple the correct mission critical documents inline, and once we resolved this, the resulting benefits were numerous.

By automating the collation of the multiple document types, considerable time savings were made and error rates reduced. This also enabled us to print only what was needed on a daily basis, so wastage was effectively eliminated. To complete the solution, our IT team created a bespoke invoicing system, which enabled us to send an update to the client on a daily basis.