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Mar. 16, 2021

Understanding Media Qualification – Replay

Our March Inkjet Explainer tackles that fundamental factor of inkjet life – media qualification. How do you get from a paper that is “approved” by your OEM to finding something right for jobs on your press?
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Mar. 15, 2021

Innovation and Collaboration Drive Launch of New Inkjet Print Engine

Chinese OEM, King Tau has launched a new industrial-grade print engine, incorporating Xaar’s (www.xaar.com) advanced printhead technologies. The ‘Magic Cube’ utilizes Xaar’s unique TF Technology and High Laydown Technology to
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Mar. 11, 2021

May I Impose on You? Or is Your Gang Nesting?

Depending on your digital device, you might need 4-up impositions or 8-up impositions – the imposition requirements are based on the page size, how many pages fit on a sheet, and the type of binding. This is where the software can be very helpful.
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Mar. 10, 2021

Beverage Can Printing with Inkjet

In a series of articles we look at inkjet printing technology in several packaging segments. Last time we had a look at the large market for folding carton print – today it is a bit more specialised: beverage can printing.
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Mar. 10, 2021

Transformations Series: Polaris Direct

In this installment of the Transformations interview series, Joe Maloy of Polaris Direct, discusses how inkjet transformed not only Polaris, but the way their marketing clients approach customer programs.
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Mar. 08, 2021

Monthly Inkjet Installation Roundup – February 2021

This month we learned of 11 new production inkjet installs with 5 in the US and 6 in Europe.
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Mar. 04, 2021

Making Ink Estimating a Little Easier – Video

Elizabeth Gooding and Ed Jansen talk about challenges with ink estimating and the multiple approaches CSA has used to improve the process for customers.
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Mar. 03, 2021

Design Workflow Matters for Folding Carton

Inkjet brings many options for folding carton production, but take the time to ensure that you don’t create bottlenecks in the workflow with overweight PDF files.
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Mar. 02, 2021

3 Trends Driving Direct Mail ROI

The evolution of programmatic and trigger based marketing mail has accelerated with inkjet. Get the proof points from Polaris Direct, Data Axle and Postalytics.
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Mar. 01, 2021

Inkjet Insight Talks Toner

As more and more companies with different mixes of work and varying levels of volume begin to evaluate inkjet for work in challenging high-coverage market segments, investment decisions can be confusing.
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Feb. 25, 2021

Does Inkjet Really Need to Go Faster?

High speed inkjet already outstrips most sheetfed offset. With run lengths falling, do we really need to go faster?
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Feb. 24, 2021

Are You Thinking about Folding Cartons? Start with your Workflow!

A look at the workflow and planning that goes into a successful folding carton operation and some of the special considerations for inkjet.
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Feb. 23, 2021

Inkjet Head Technology Explained – Replay

Our Inkjet Explainer series tackles fundamental components of inkjet and there is nothing more fundamental, yet often misunderstood, than the printhead.
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Feb. 22, 2021

Inkjet for Corrugated Is Not Just for Short Runs

The use of production inkjet in corrugated production is ramping up at a pace of about 20% CAGR through 2025, according to Smithers. That growth includes both preprint and postprint corrugated, an important distinction, since many believe that digital print, and specifically inkjet, is only designed for short runs or on-demand applications.
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Feb. 18, 2021

Inkjet Outlook in Folding Carton Printing

The opportunity for inkjet in folding carton is huge and growing. Here’s what you need to know to get in the game. First in a series on packaging segments by Ralf Schlözer.
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Feb. 17, 2021

The First Mover Advantage for Inkjet

It’s easy to understand why OEMs want to be first to the market with new technology and that they need beta customers to succeed, but why would a printing business want to take a risk on unproven technology?
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Feb. 16, 2021

SG360° on the Marketing Lift of Inkjet – Video

Elizabeth Gooding spoke with Melanie De Caprio, Marketing Director of SG360 about how they are using inkjet for multi-channel campaigns both for customers and for themselves. Melanie shared response rates and learning from several campaigns and other background on why inkjet print delivers a lift to digital channels.
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Feb. 15, 2021

Monthly Inkjet Installation Roundup – January 2021

Our monthly Inkjet Installation Roundup for January includes 16 new installs with 6 in the US and 10 in Europe. Sign in to learn more.
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Feb. 15, 2021

New Reporting Feature Added to Inkjet Insight – Installation Roundup

Like many organizations enthusiastic about inkjet, we do our best to keep track of the inkjet installations that are made public or that we are aware of through our network.
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Feb. 11, 2021

What’s So Special About CIJ-Compatible Inks

A look at the core components of ink chemistry that contribute to the high performance of CIJ compatible inks.

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