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Jul. 18, 2023

All Things to All People…

One press is like dating. Multiple processes is married with children. Mike Todryk shares his inkjet experience.
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Jul. 13, 2023

Production Inkjet Evolution: Kodak

A look at the evolution of Kodak’s production inkjet over 6 decades in the run-up to drupa 2024.
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Jul. 12, 2023

June 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup

The report for this month includes 18 presses at 18 companies and the word of the month is LABELS! One third of the reported installations were roll-fed label presses and some companies made notable additions to existing inkjet fleet.
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Jul. 11, 2023

Using B2 inkjet flexibility for packaging print

B2 inkjet presses can be a relatively cost-efficient way for moving into packaging print. The flexibility of the presses does allow for commercial and packaging print. User feedback shows that these presses can be successfully used for packaging or mixed environments.
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Jun. 29, 2023

Inkjet on Metal

One fascinating property of inkjet is its ability to print on almost any substrate – with the right inks and transport as a prerequisite. Metal is not the newest substrate for inkjet, however, mainstream adoption is just about to start.
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Jun. 28, 2023

I like to move it, move it

If you are developing an inkjet system, you’d better like to move it like King Julien in Madagascar. Let’s talk about inkjet motion systems.
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Jun. 27, 2023

Tool Time Versus Club Med

Part of your business strategy is how you manage your labor. You look at the tasks and roles and what level of expertise you need in the person assigned. For maintenance operations, when you deploy team members and when you take advantage of maintenance programs offered by the vendors requires a careful look at your options.
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Jun. 22, 2023

Debunking definitive crossover claims

There is no magic crossover point between inkjet and offset. Here’s why.
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Jun. 21, 2023

Scanning head versus fixed array inkjet

At FESPA 2023 in Munich, more than four halls of exhibits demonstrated the wide choice of scanning head inkjet printing available.
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Jun. 20, 2023

Rewarding and Valuable: Peer Networking Groups

Gretchen Renaud discusses the value of being part of a peer group for idea sharing, unique business challenges and learning together.
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Jun. 15, 2023

An entry-level press offering more than you expect

The Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c delivers a range of features defying expectations for an entry level inkjet press.
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Jun. 14, 2023

May 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup

In May we tracked 14 installations at 12 companies. For many, this was not their first inkjet investment but we did see several “first installations of particular presses.
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Jun. 13, 2023

We All Live in a Maintenance World

Every print shop, regardless of the technologies used, should have a maintenance strategy. For many, self-maintenance is an attractive approach. Successful self-maintenance should consider more than just the cost of a full-service contract, however. Here are some considerations so you can make the best decisions!
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Jun. 08, 2023

Nahan’s Decade of Inkjet-Driven Evolution

Minnesota-based Nahan shares their 10 year journey from traditional catalog and direct mail printer to digital inkjet marketing powerhouse.
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Jun. 07, 2023

Get a guide for the inkjet jungle

Utility in-plant Salt River Project (SRP) sought industry expertise to right size their print operation. Consultants guided the client with a three step process by assessing, defining future state, and educating SRP. By embracing education SRP is ready to effectively issue an RFP for new digital/inkjet printers.
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Jun. 06, 2023

Let Data Drive your Print Quality Comparisons

Mary Schilling discusses objective inkjet print quality comparisons and the benefits of a data-driven approach. Objective print quality analysis provides clear comparative data and removes all personal bias and visual subjective deficiencies when reviewing prints off competing inkjet devices. Inkjet beauty is more than skin deep!
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Jun. 01, 2023

Inkjet label OEMs from China coming to Labelexpo Europe 2023

The digital label market in China is expanding rapidly and some regional inkjet OEMs are expanding their label offers beyond the mainland. Learn about new players you may see at upcoming trade events.
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May. 31, 2023

Voice of the Customer: aiim’s Patrick Masset, PrintMail Solutions’ Gretchen Renaud, and Sattler Premium Print’s Christian Haneke

In this video sponsored by Ricoh, Lois Ritarossi talks with Patrick Masset of aiim, Gretchen Renaud of PrintMail Solutions, and Christian Haneke of Sattler Premium Print about their experiences with production inkjet printing.
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May. 31, 2023

A look at the Jet Press FP790 Flexible Packaging Press

A look at the origins and capabilities of the Fujifilm FP790 single pass inkjet press for flexible films announced at Interpack 2023 and currently in beta testing.
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May. 25, 2023

The Inky Innovations Driving Inkjet

A bit of insight into new and emerging ink chemistry at each end of the spectrum (manufacturing versus production) and what it is looking to achieve.

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