Title: Describe the differences among in-line, off-line, and near-line finishing.
Course: Graphic Imaging Technology I (11154-I) > Section: Finishing and Binding Printed Materials

Description should include

- in-line finishing—the press and bindery are in one integrated machine; completes a job from start to finish
- off-line finishing—the printing and bindery equipment are physically separate; the most versatile type of finishing and can use multiple printing devices
- near-line finishing—the bindery equipment is separate from the printing device, but the two are connected through job definition format (JDF) electronic job ticket; the most feasible finishing for a quick turnaround of multiple types of jobs
- the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of jobs require the use of in-line, off-line, and near-line finishing?
- What is the advantage of in-line finishing over off-line finishing?
- What considerations should a business examine when deciding which print method to use?