Long-Run 1 and 2-Color Printing

The Timsons print quantities of 2,500 and above.

The Timsons produce 1 to 2-color books.

The Timsons can print from 27.6# newsprint to 60# offset.

Typical turnaround time for long-run jobs is 30 days or less, depending on capacity. Please confirm schedules with your business development or account manager ⟶

The key benefits include:

• High-speed production for long print runs

• Efficient use of paper rolls to reduce waste

• Consistent print quality across large quantities

These efficiencies make Timson presses ideal for large book printing programs. 

The Timson ZMR (zero make-ready) press is designed to reduce downtime during production. Operators can change printing plates while the press continues running, minimizing waste and keeping production speeds high. 

The main difference between offset and digital printing is how the image is transferred onto paper.

Offset printing uses metal plates to transfer ink onto a rubber blanket, which then applies the image to paper. This traditional method is ideal for large print runs because once the press is set up, it can produce thousands of copies quickly and cost-efficiently with very consistent quality.

Digital printing, on the other hand, prints directly from a digital file to the paper without using plates. This eliminates much of the setup time and makes digital printing a great option for short runs, quick turnaround projects, and materials that require multiple versions or personalization. 

Large book runs are typically printed using web offset presses, which feed continuous rolls of paper through high-speed units. This method allows printers to produce thousands of pages quickly and efficiently while maintaining consistent quality.

At Bradford & Bigelow high-volume book production is supported by advanced web presses such as our Timson ZMR presses ⟶ and Manroland Lithomans ⟶

Once pages are printed, they are folded into groups called signatures and then assembled and bound into the final book. Common binding methods include:

• Perfect binding

• Saddle-stitching

• Coil binding

• Case binding

Learn more about book binding methods ⟶

Bradford & Bigelow accepts press-ready PDFs (fonts must be embedded).

*Note that files submitted in other formats may require extra processing time and could incur additional processing fees; please speak with a business development manager for more information ⟶

Yes. Bradford & Bigelow is equipped to manage complex print programs that include multiple versions, SKUs, or components. This is common for our educational publishing clients that produce regional editions, grade-level variations, or customized kits.

Our production workflow is designed to efficiently manage versioned content through coordinated scheduling, precise inventory tracking, and flexible manufacturing capabilities across both offset and digital printing. Once printed, materials can be assembled into kits, packaged by SKU, and sent to districts, your warehouse, or stored in our warehouse for ongoing fulfillment and distribution ⟶

Printers use standardized color calibration systems and quality management processes to maintain consistency across print runs.

Bradford & Bigelow uses advanced color management practices such as G7 calibration ⟶ which helps ensure accurate and repeatable color reproduction across different presses and materials.

The company also maintains an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system ⟶ which ensures documented processes and continuous improvement across production. 

Bradford & Bigelow operates a range of specialized printing technologies designed to support different types of projects from high-volume book manufacturing to flexible short-run digital printing. Learn more about our product equipment: 

• Timson ZMR Web Offset Presses ⟶

• Manroland Lithoman Web Offset Presses ⟶

• HP Digital Press Technology ⟶

• Screen HD Digital Press Technology ⟶