Some organizations provide little or no editorial guidance and have no stake in the production of quality literature. They function primarily as printers, often asking the writer to pay for the process. Fortunately, some publishers pay for every step of the production process, and may go so far as to employ graphic artists and hire a reputable printer to produce quality copies of the work. In some cases, editors ask you to contribute ideas for design and type styles. This gives you more input and can help keep costs down.
Quality is the key here.
Whether or not you pay someone to produce copies for you, look at samples of previous publications. Call another printer or a production house and compare costs. In this age of desktop publishing and increased access to production technologies, it is quite possible to enter a cooperative or self-publishing arrangement where you have more control over the process and perhaps a better chance of producing higher quality copies. In every instance, it is best to be familiar with the caliber of a publisher's product before you enter an agreement. Skilled publicists can work wonders promoting a literary publication, but it costs money and takes time.