Estimating in any print business can be a challenge, but inkjet users face a level of variability that users of other print technology don’t. Ink costs represent a large percentage of job costs and the level of ink use varies widely.
Batching Jobs for Efficiency: Watch the Gotchas
Batching jobs keeps your press running more efficiently but there are a few hurdles to get over to reap the benefits.
Two Printers. Two Processes. Part 1: Quantum Group
Do commercial print shops need more than one print process? Hear from 2 companies with a mix of technologies on why they do.
Ready to Future Proof your Workflow?
How do print providers future proof their workflow and effectively manage their SLAs?
Inviting Innovation
International inkjet experts come together to discuss innovations driving market growth across commercial, packaging, labels and industrial segments including retrofit, hybrid and custom solutions to support product manufacturing.
May Inkjet Installation Roundup
In May we learned of 8 new production inkjet installs with 3 in the US and 5 in Europe. The majority were 2-up roll fed, plus roll/rollpack for labels. Big …
Embellishing Your Inkjet Print
Begin by understanding your options because across the vast range of print products there are many embellishment solutions.
Colordyne: Inkjet Integration That Works
Consumers expect customized goods that meet their unique needs. Colordyne Inkjet bridges the gap for companies who wish to integrate inkjet technology into their printing or manufacturing systems, enabling very short-run customization.
ColorStream 8000 – Welcome to the Canon Inkjet Family
With the ColorStream 8000 Canon plans to build on the strengths of the previous generations, while expanding the application range and productivity.
Ricoh Enters the Sheet-Fed Inkjet Market with B2 Press
The Pro Z75 has been eagerly anticipated as it is targeting the most dynamic market in printing press technology: production sheet-fed inkjet.
Print Provider Innovates with Introduction of NANOLAM Antimicrobial Media
US Print Provider teams up with scientists in Japan to develop media with long-lasting antimicrobial properties embedded in the PET substrate.
Transformations Series: Specialty Print Communications
SPC uses inkjet personalization across platforms on almost every piece of the billion+ direct mail pieces produced every year. Adam LeFebvre, President of Specialty Print Communications discusses the company’s not-so- traditional transition to inkjet.
Inkjet in a Multi-Process Portfolio – SG360° Video
John Zawisza of SG360° talks about inkjet, offset and toner working together to drive their direct mail business.
Effects of Paper on Brand Colors
Real world look at the impact of paper color on inkjet-produced brand colors from IWCO Direct.
Canon varioPRINT iX One Year Later
A look at updates to and market penetration of the Canon varioPRINT iX series one year from launch.
Solimar Systems and Kyocera Document Solutions Europe’s Partnership to Provide More Efficient Digital Inkjet Production
The collaboration provides a comprehensive workflow solution to maximize the efficiency and productivity of their Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c inkjet production printer.
Can Enhancement Cast a Spell on Inkjet Print?
Pat McGrew discusses print enhancement opportunities and inkjet compatibility considerations with leading suppliers. Cool examples!
Wolverine Solutions Group: A Split Shop Comes Together
Wolverine Solutions Group shares their experience working with both aqueous and UV inkjet for transaction printing and direct marketing.
Five Steps to Printing Security Features on Documents and Packaging
Check out this 5 step process from Monadnock Insights to accelerate your inkjet security print offering.
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.