Print on Demand is the new buzz word in “Book Publishing” and this has come about because of the modern digital printer. In the past an author would have to print a minimum quantity of books to make justify the cost of production. “Print on Demand” developed only after digital printing began, because it was not economical to print single copies using traditional printing technology such as letterpress and offset printing. Many academic publishers, including university presses, use POD services to maintain a large backlist; some even use POD for all of their publications.

Print on demand also allows for books to be printed in a variety of formats. This process, known as Accessible publishing, allows books to be printed in a variety of larger fonts, special formats for those with vision impairment or reading disabilities, as well as personalised fonts and formats that suit the individuals needs.