Meaning of the word "print on demand" in English

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print on demand

US /prɪnt ɑːn dɪˈmænd/
UK /prɪnt ɑːn dɪˈmænd/
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Noun

1.

a printing technology and business process in which new copies of a book or other document are not printed until an order has been received, allowing for single or small print runs.

Example:
Many independent authors use print on demand services to publish their books.
Print on demand reduces waste and storage costs.
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