I like to print my own, but for large batch, depending on what printer you have, I can say the cost of the ink can be prohibitive. And you have a business which makes you invested in the process and thus account for the costs. My printer uses a lot of ink and I like to buy the xtra ink cartridges and to buy the whole colors at one time costs $100.00. That is a lot of money. The paper would add a lot to the cost and it takes time to print. For cost, time and getting a professional touch at a lesser cost I think is the way to go.