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Touch Screens: Clean Often. Clean Carefully
We are all eager to kill germs these days – but the wrong cleaner can also kill your touch screen. The acidity of cleaners containing concentrated amounts of alcohol or ammonia can leave permanent streaks. Read More
Quarantine ala Ritarossi
Next up in our profiles in quarantine is Lois Ritarossi who has been staying safe in Washington D.C. and showing off her cooking skills. She wants to make sure that printers are communicating continuously with their employees and customers. Read More
Ralf Schlozer: Far From Home
Next up in our profiles in quarantine we find Ralf Schlozer who normally provides our European perspective on inkjet markets. While most people have been forced to stay home due ... Read More
Community Building in the COVID Economy
MindFire established the COVID-19 Print Group on LinkedIn to provide a forum for printers to help each other share volumes, information and advice as more states issue Stay at Home policies and organizations are forced to close leaving clients without service. In three days membership has grown from zero to nearly 800 members. Read More
Learning from Living in Lockdown – Mark Bale
As we continue our series on Profiles in Quarantine, we visit Mark Bale who covers the most super-techy topics on Inkjet Insight that use math above my pay grade. Mark is based in UK which this week announced necessary, but very restrictive, measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. UK is under lockdown with residents instructed to stay indoors except for essential services and subject to fines for violating guidelines. Read More
What Drives Catalog Marketing Success – Free eBook
What drives catalog marketing success in the 2020s? Download this free 15-page eBook commissioned by Ricoh in cooperation with The American Catalog Mailers Association to find out what catalog brands and their suppliers need to succeed in this challenging market. Read More
Can In-Plants Change Workflow without Change Management?
Successful inkjet production means transforming the workflow. Defining new workflows that deliver the right information in the preferred format to the right person at the right time - and track it at each step in the production and delivery process using your new equipment requires hard work and leadership. Lois Ritarossi suggests key steps to evaluate and guidance on change management and leadership in workflow redesign. Read More
Eye See See Profile – Mary Schilling
Next up in our profiles in quarantine is the lady who spends much of her time profiling. Not the psycho criminal kind, the ink, paper, press kind. Mary, the inkjet ... Read More
A Different Kind of Profile – Amy Hahn
Usually when we talk about profiles here, we're talking about paper and color profiles. Today, we're going for a different kind of colorful by profiling the people behind the scenes here at Inkjet Insight and how we are managing through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since we're all in this together, let's get to know who we're in it with, starting with Amy Hahn our editor and social media coordinator who is based in Minnesota, USA. Read More
The Inkjet Printing Market in Europe – Package Printing
Ralf Schlozer looks at how uptake for inkjet differs based on the packaging market addressed and identifies rapid changes happening in the market. Includes highlights of major adopters of various inkjet packaging technologies. Read More
Cool Stuff: Inkjet as Unique as a Unicorn
Unicorn Graphics began in New York as a humble calendar printer in 1985 and has expanded into a multi-million-dollar creative print company offering a wide array of printed products.Looking beyond inkjet technology as a print service, Unicorn Graphics is bringing product, and product customization, to market using material which we don't normally don’t think about printing on. Get ready to see some cool stuff. Read More
Cost-Benefit Analysis – Lather, Rinse, Repeat – Video
In this video, Elizabeth Gooding provides her top reasons to look at the inkjet cost-benefit analysis in different ways and to repeat the process at multiple points in the life of your investment. Read More
Coronavirus Continues to Spread: drupa Postponed to April 2021
Release Date: Friday, March 13, 2020 Press release from the issuing company The drupa trade fair scheduled for 16-26 June 2020 will be postponed to 20-30 April 2021. In doing ... Read More
Ripping it UP with Global Inkjet Systems
Previous posts on industrial inkjet, discussed what is defined within the industrial bucket and looked at some of the requirements for industrial inkjet RIPS such as providing specialized ink control ... Read More
BlueCrest announces more versatility with the IntelliJet 20 HD with HP Brilliant Ink
Release Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Press release from the issuing company BlueCrest is today announcing a new ink set and model, the IntelliJet® 20 HD with HP Brilliant Ink™. ... Read More
Single Pass Inkjet – More than a One-Hit Wonder
The uses of inkjet have grown steadily over the last two decades, taking in 2D, 2.5D and 3D applications. The improvement in productivity throughout has been made possible by increasing levels of technical wizardry. Nowhere is this demonstrated better than for our well-known production printers, which are very, very clever boxes of tricks Read More
HP Brilliant Pre-drupa Announcement
This week HP provided a pre-drupa peek at the HP PageWide Web Press T250 HD and new Brilliant InkTM that will be added to its inkjet portfolio this year. Learn about the new capabilities of the device, available before the end of 2020, and how they compare to other devices already in the market from Canon, Ricoh and Screen. Read More
The Inkjet Production Printing Market in Europe – Commercial and Specialty Printing
Ralf Schlozer takes a careful look at aspects of the commercial printing market in Europe and where inkjet has and has not penetrated. Key adopters of different inkjet options are referenced along with expectations for future development. Read More
RIPs for Industrial Inkjet – Part 2
In the Industrial Inkjet segment, requirements to make ink and print heads compatible with industrial surfaces also leads to special requirements for the related Raster Image Processors or RIPs solutions. Let's drill down on the special requirements for industrial RIPs. Read More
Can G7 Work with Inkjet? User Perspectives
Mike Todryk of IWCO Direct uses G7 color management across a range of production processes, including inkjet. In this post he lays to rest some misconceptions about G7 and its uses and shares insight on how the process can add value. Read More
What’s in the Industrial Inkjet Bucket?
Let's look at what's in the industrial inkjet bucket, some estimates on the size of the market and the technical requirements that drive specialization of solutions to serve this highly varied segment. Read More
Action Mailers on Growing with Inkjet
Action Mailers, a major, family-owned, direct mail provider located near Philadelphia has completed the latest upgrade in their multi-phase transition from toner to inkjet. Marc Hoy shares lessons learned and the key benefits they have found from their investment. Read More
Evaluating Inkjet Prototypes – Past and Present
Pat McGrew provides a few guidelines for how to evaluate the non-products you encounter at drupa, other tradeshows, or at private events. She also suggests that you evaluate the promise of the future in the context of past demonstrations and announcements in our industry. Read More
The Inkjet Production Printing Market in Europe – Book Printing
In Europe, inkjet printing of books continues to have great success. And the good news? There is still room to grow in the book printing market. Ralf Schlozer shares information on top producers in Europe and key trends for 2020 and beyond. Read More
Pixelle Acquires Specialty Papers Business from Verso
Combination Creates Largest Specialty Papers Business in North America Advanced Capabilities Establish Pixelle as Specialty Papers “Center of Excellence” Read More
Cool Stuff: Inkjet Makes a Grand Entry
Inkjet has entered our homes in many ways. From flooring and wallpaper to tile and upholstery, inkjet print technology has touched just about every point in our personal lives. There seems to be no limit to the ability to personalize the interior of our homes and make them one of a kind. But, why limit the personal touch to the interior? Read More
3D Printing Opportunities that Align with Your 2D Business
Don’t let misconceptions deter you from evaluating 3D printing within your 2D printing business, but don't go into it blindly. Ask yourself these questions as you consider expanding your inkjet business. Read More
More to Ask for in Your Inkjet Digital Front End
If you run light production equipment, you may not have given much thought to the Digital Front End of your printing device. There is no industry standard for what a DFE should encompass, or even a widely agreed set of guidelines. And, while you may have a choice of features and even vendors for the DFE, there hasn’t been much discussion of what should come next. What should you be asking for and when should you expect it? Read More
In-Plants: Educate your Customers
Do your customers know everything you can do for them? Education drives ideas and new applications. In-plants that are growing take the time to educate their customers about all their capabilities by hosting events and taking on marketing to educate and demonstrate the benefits of print to solve business and communication needs. Read More
What Do Fighter Jets and Inkjet Finishing Have in Common? 3D Printing
3D printing is used to drive efficiencies in manufacturing everything from jet planes to prosthetics - and printing is no exception. Pete Basiliere joins Inkjet Insight with an overview of 3DP in the every day print operation. Read More
Midland Paper Launches New “Specialty Media” Catalog for Offset and Digital Sheet Products
Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies, one of North America's largest independent distributors of media for business communications, recently launched a new and innovative Specialty Media catalog for offset and digital sheet fed printers. The all-inclusive catalog merges media for major sheet fed print technologies into one unique publication. Offset, HP Indigo and Dry Toner substrates are all featured within one book. Read More
OKI and Mimaki Engineering Conclude Exclusive International Sales Agreement for OKI Data’s Wide Format Inkjet Printers
In January, Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. and OKI Data Corporation, the OKI Group’s printer company, concluded an exclusive international sales agreement for the distribution of OKI Data’s wide format inkjet printers. Under the terms of this agreement, the two companies will expand their sales alliance in Japan, announced in March 2019, to encompass overseas sales. Read More
Broadridge and their 4th Generation of Inkjet – Video
Jeff Matos shares his experience migrating to the 4th generation of inkjet at Broadridge Financial Solutions including special considerations for MICR and his experience with the RICOH Pro VC4000 in all its configurations. Read More
Konica Minolta Launches Digital Print Enrichment Press
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leader in world-class printing technology, today announced the official launch of the MGI JETvarnish 3D One, a simple, compact and affordable digital embellishment press that provides sensory print applications for printers of every size. Read More
Get Skin in the Game When Educating Customers
At Inkjet Insight, we are all inkjet. So, when we come across different inkjet applications, we want to experience it and dissect the product ourselves. Most often we are visiting ... Read More
The Top 4 Drying Methods for Inkjet
Just as there are many types of inkjet printheads and ink, there are many types of processes for inkjet drying. Most printers combine several processes to create a drying solution. Ralf Schlozer discusses the fundamental factors related to drying in document and packaging printing environments including absorption, phase change, radiation and evaporation. It's dry - but important. Read More
What to Ask for in your Inkjet Digital Front End
There is no industry standard for what should be included in a digital front end, and there is no universal template that guides how much control the inkjet DFE should expose to an operator to permit changes in how a job will be processed. As we enter the 2020s, this is something that should change. It’s time for the buyers of inkjet presses to identify their expectations, list the features that make a difference to their operation, and categorize the challenges they may have with their current DFE. Read More
The Intersection of Inkjet and 3D Printing
What comes to mind when you think of inkjet printing? Do you think of substrates (papers, textiles, electronics)? Do you think of two dimensional applications (direct mail, books, ceramics)? Or do you think in three dimensions (displays, jet engines, medical implants)? Why not 3D? Read More
Kao Innovation Day
Kao Chimigraf hosted the first Kao Innovation Day, in Barcelona, that attracted representatives from 22 companies based in 6 countries. The event showcased the Kao Collins X-BAR, and two multi-printhead systems manufactured by Colordyne Technologies. Inkjet inks from Kao Collins were also shown by Kao Chimigraf, the European partner for both companies. Read More
Ricoh Kicks Off 2020 with Inkjet Event
Inkjet Insight talks to Phil Self a VP at Ricoh USA, Inc. about its recent customer event. The event focused on opportunities for using inkjet within commercial and direct marketing business. Read More
Designers and the Direct Mail Supply Chain
Designers drive decision making on print versus e-budgets, print processes, paper choices. For direct mail they impact response rates, production efficiency and overall industry health. Let’s get designers excited about direct mail and amplify those inkjet pages in 2020 and beyond. Read More
Direct-to-Object and More in 2020
In 2020, Inkjet Insight will be expanding coverage of inkjet’s role in growth markets like packaging and industrial while we continue to keep you informed about application segments where inkjet is fully entrenched. This week we got some great Direct-to-Object stories from Richard Romano. Read More
New Year, New Opportunities with 3D Scanning
The METIS 3D Scanner creates opportunities for designers and printers think outside the box and expand creative applications for all print markets. Being able to reproduce 3D texture reproductions with existing UV printing equipment or providing scanning services for CGI/PBR (computer-generated imagery/physical based rendering) applications allows designers to not only visualize but customize and develop 3D patterns. Read More
In-Plants, Inkjet and Paper Costing Philosophy
In-plant operations evaluating papers need to take a broader perspective of what cost means in an inkjet environment. There is a potential domino effect on cost when low grade papers are used in high-end devices that corporate procurement teams need to understand. Read More
Can Offset & Inkjet Finishing Live in Harmony?
Pat McGrew with happy new year news on possible compatibility of finishing options across printing processes. Consider the finishing options that can add value in your inkjet environment. Read More
Inkjet Insight Production Inkjet Market Survey on Print Quality Measurement and Paper Qualification
Our latest research surveys production inkjet users on requirements for print quality measurement when qualifying papers for use on inkjet presses and their satisfaction with OEM services related to meeting those requirements. Executive summary available to all. Premium members can download 18 page report. Read More
What Mattered in Print – Europe in 2019
A look at industry trends and events affecting the inkjet industry in 2019 and what to keep an eye on in 2020. Read More
Designers Are You Ready for Industrial Inkjet?
Inkjet is everywhere. Inkjet technology is moving fast; leveraging new fluids and creative chemistries to print on new and challenging substrates. More substrate compatibility has opened exciting markets within manufacturing ... Read More
The Kyocera Pro 15000C Has Arrived
Kyocera is targeting the professional print market as strategic goal for company growth. The Pro 15000c is set to be the first of a range of devices, with future devices planned to move up the range towards higher-volume uses. Prospects can see the Pro 15000C in the Kyocera showroom in the Netherlands for now. The first public outing will be at drupa 2020, where Kyocera will present some upgrades to the device as well. Read More
Understanding Quality Inkjet as the Sum of its Parts – Free Download
Our most recent white paper, sponsored by RICOH, examines the many factors that combine to create a quality inkjet solution for a particular market need. The production workflow and quality sensitivity varies significantly from one application segment to another. While some companies may be replacing one technology platform with another, others are challenged to maintain compatibility between inkjet and toner or offset platforms. Read More
The Inkjet Production Printing Market in Europe – a Look at Direct Mail
Ralf Schlozer provides an overview of the direct mail market in Europe and the impact of regionalization, postal regulations and GDPR on inkjet adoption. He also defines trends affecting the market for 2020. Read More
Domtar Paper on Educating Designers to Grow Pages – Video
Ashley Maydak of Domtar Paper talks to Elizabeth Gooding about helping printing organizations help their customers with selecting papers in order to manage expectations and grow pages. Read More
Five Things to Do (Better) When Evaluating Inkjet
According to research published in the Harvard Business Review, 97% of senior leaders said that “being strategic” was the leadership behavior most important to their organization’s success. However, a lot of executives don't feel that they have time to be strategic. Inkjet purchases are a case excample where strategic intent is often marred by tactical execution. We can do better! Read More
Mary’s Wish List: Scanner to Replicate 3D Textured Objects
One of the fastest-growing applications in wide-format and industrial printing is textures, and while a lot has been written about how these kinds of materials are printed, typically using UV flatbed wide-format printers, not much has been said about the front end of the required process when developing inkjet imaged home décor such as flooring and window covering. Read More
Plumb Marketing on Data, Diversification and Inkjet – Video
Plumb Marketing charts a course for continued growth through investment in multiple types of inkjet technology and diversification of their services and applications. Read More
Memjet and COASO Announce the iCueLabel Press
COASO utilizes Memjet’s DuraFlex™ printing technology to develop a new class of high-performance label printer Read More
Inkjet the USPS and Getting Ready for 2020
Offering new ideas to your organization while leveraging the USPS promotions may set the stage for positive change in 2020. Using inkjet platforms to enable print mail operations to enhance the usefulness of mail and take advantage of the various USPS promotions, while delivering value to consumers and postage savings to their organizations. A win, win, win. Read More
Xerox Reported to Close French Subsidiary – Impika
Xerox is closing its "global centre of excellence" in France. Xerox has announced the closing of the Impika subsidiary privately to French employees but made no public announcement Read More
Inkjet Printing Helps Drive a Growing Personal Care Market
Release from Kodak on growth in the personal care market, a $188B industry, expected to grow to over $230B by 2022. Inkjet Printing Solutions now offer the same advantages as flexographic printing in terms of speed, quality and cost with both digital hybrid printing in this market. Read More
drupa 2016 to 2020: the Inkjet Journey
Pat McGrew delivers the 3rd in her drupa series looking at some of the key announcement from 2016 and who has delivered - and who has not. Read More
Importance of Clear Communication with Print Providers
Mike Todryk, Color Technical Specialist for IWCO Direct shares three of the biggest client communication gaps impacting Production Service Provider's ability to reproduce brand colors correctly. Educate your customers, educate yourself and get colors right the first time. Read More
Planning for Long Run Inkjet Success – Video
A look at the planning, onboarding and post sales initiatives at Canon Solutions America that go into ensuring long-term success with an inkjet investment. Read More
Pixelle Specialty Solutions to Acquire Specialty Paper Business From Verso Corporation
Pixelle Specialty Solutions has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire specialty paper mills in Jay (“Androscoggin”), ME and Stevens Point, WI from Verso Corporation. Read More
Industrial Print at InPrint 2019 – not your usual trade show
Ralf Schlözer provides an overview of key technology launches this week at InPrint Munich as well as insight into why this event is different and valuable. Read More
Soft Touch Effects- Adding Emotion to Inkjet
Adding a tactile differentiator like soft-touch to inkjet pages is the simplest way to gain attention and make inkjet print stand out. Learn about options for different applications and the potential benefits beyond haptic response. Read More
Textiles means Growth for Commercial Printers – Video
Cary Sherburne and Elizabeth Gooding talk about the growing market for on-demand textiles and opportunities for commercial printers to get in the game. If you're interested in this market, Cary says "Do it now!." Read More
The Inkjet Production Printing Market in Europe – Part 1 Transaction Print
Ralf Schlözer, EU correspondent for Inkjet Insight provides the first in a series covering inkjet in Europe. Here's an overview of inkjet market for transaction printing key market trends in individual countries. Welcome, Ralf. Read More
Drupa 2020, What to Look For-Part 2
Join Pat McGrew for Part 2 of "What to Look for at drupa 2020" and the questions to ask once you find it! Pat drills down with a great primer on inkjet tire-kicking that will make you think about requirements. Read More
The Coolest Thing About Inkjet – Video
We asked Marco Boer of I.T. Strategies "what is the coolest thing about inkjet?" His answer might surprise you. Read More
Announcing New Inkjet Finishing Finder – Free Tool
Inkjet Insight's Finishing Finder can help to quickly narrow the field of finishing equipment for further evaluation based on specific search criteria such as company, functionality, and roll or sheet input. Access it here: https://apps.inkjetinsight.com/finishing-finder/ Read More
Experience, Relationships and Inkjet in the Commercial Printing Marketplace – Free Download
Get the latest Inkjet Insight white paper "Experience, Relationships and Inkjet in the Commercial Printing Marketplace." Download for free compliments of Komori. Read More
RISO Valezus Visits Dallas – Video
We picked up some new pricing and details on the RISO Valezus T2100 in Dallas last week. Check out this overview and video of the RISO booth at Printing United. Read More
Canon Invests in Field-Upgradable Inkjet – Video
Francis McMahon and Eric Hawkinson of Canon Solutions America discuss overcoming the challenge of delivering value when customers don't fully understand requirements and the need to deliver continuous innovation in the form of field-upgradable inkjet platforms. Read More
Expanding Creative Opportunities and Careers
By Mary Schilling The days of working with exclusively toner and offset are over. Digital progression in the print space has created an exciting world of new print technologies and ... Read More
drupa 2020: What to Look For
drupa 2020 is on the horizon. What should you expect? What should you look for? Pat McGrew has some thoughts on innovation, trade shows and the questions to ask when you get to Dusseldorf. Read More
Komori Impremia NS40 Beta Site Announced – B1 Sheet Inkjet
Press Release from Issuing Company Komori Corporation announces it has reached an agreement with Shinwa Factory to conduct field testing of the 40-inch Sheetfed Nanographic Printing® System, Impremia NS40. ... Read More
Marco Boer on Sheet-Fed Inkjet Trends – Video
Where are OEMS most likely to invest their R&D dollars? Marco Boer of I.T. Strategies joins again for an overview of the factors impacting investment in B1, B2 and B3 sheet-fed presses from OEM and customer perspectives. Read More
Why Solimar ReadyPDF is a Game Changer – Video
Many print organization struggle with large or poorly formatted PDF files that drag down the whole production process. This was the driver behind Solimar ReadyPDF. Read More
Production Inkjet Tradeshow Shopping Guide Part 3 – Inkjet Trends
When shopping for inkjet, take a look at the many ways OEMs are handling compatibility with offset gloss coated stocks. Also consider hybrid and DIY inkjet and, as always, don't forget the software. Here's what you need to know. Read More
IWCO Direct’s Seamless Inkjet and Offset Environment – Video
Kurt Ruppel of IWCO Direct talks about their mixed-process environment and why is pays to think of an inkjet device as a press. Read More
Shift Happens- Machine Speeds Affect Print Quality
The faster you run, the less time the ink has to spread (wet out). When setting top end chroma for your primary colors through ink management during linearization, you are also determining the amount of ink for proper spread. Read More
Designing for New Digital Possibilities
Elizabeth Gooding will be presenting "Designing for New Digital Possibilities" as part of the 2-day Brand United, Digital Printing for Professionals. The session will be delivered in Dallas on Wednesday October 23 at 2:30 p.m. as part of the 2019 Printing United event. See the full session description and get a free pass code below. Read More
Media Considerations for Digital Print
Mary Schilling will be presenting on Media Considerations for Digital Print as part of the 2-day Brand United, Digital Printing for Professionals. The session will be delivered in Dallas on Thursday October 24 at 9:30 a.m. as part of the 2019 Printing United event. See the full session description and receive a free attendee code from Inkjet Insight. Read More
New Inkjet Applications and Efficiencies for In-Plants
Many in-plants justified investment in inkjet platforms based on three criteria: reduced cost of running inkjet over older print devices, increased speed, throughput, and the elimination of pre-printed shells. However, newer inkjet technologies from several manufacturers have improved image quality and substrate flexibility opening up a range of new opportunities and continuing to drive efficiency improvements. Read More
The Big Push: Experiments to Try with your Inkjet Press – Part 3
If you own an Inkjet press, part of your on-going process should include some experimentation. Experimentation with different substrates, different ink settings, and different profiles help the production team understand the opportunities your press enables. This episode covers experiments with speed and drying. Read More
What Does It Mean to Invest in the Industry? – Video
We caught up with Eric Hawkinson and Francis McMahon of Canon Solutions America at thINK Ahead 2019 to talk about what it means to invest in the industry. It's a wide-ranging conversation about using customer interaction and feedback to direct CSA's industry leading R&D funding to the initiatives that matter most to customers. Read More
Test New Inkjet Applications on Yourself
Inkjet Tip of the Week: Want to broaden your business reach with postcards, or posters? Signage or something else your inkjet device can deliver? Create a campaign for yourself that tests the quality limits of your environment and mail it, post it on your walls, give it to your sales reps or talk about it online. In addition to learning about new opportunities with your inkjet solution, you gain a marketing campaign, make your sales team more comfortable and streamline future implementations. So test, test, test and win, win, win! Read More
Solimar Systems Announces ReadyPDF Module
Solimar Systems announced the addition of a new module, ReadyPDF™, to their existing robust suite of variable data document processing tools. This tool is very relevant in a production inkjet environment. Print organizations who accept large variable text and image files commonly find that improperly prepared PDF files can process slowly, choke, or error out, slowing overall production because of file element and structure issues within the PDF Read More
Paper Supply Alert – Domtar to Reduce Papermaking Capacity at Two Mills
Domtar to reduce papermaking capacity at two mills. These measures will reduce the Company’s annual uncoated freesheet paper capacity by approximately 204,000 short tons, and will result in a workforce reduction of approximately 100 employees. Closure of the Ashdown paper machine is effective as of the date of this announcement and the closure of the Port Huron machine will be completed by mid-November. Read More
Production Inkjet Tradeshow Shopping Guide Part 2 – Big Rigs
For the second in our series on Tradeshow Shopping, we are focusing on the biggest of the big – in terms of productivity. To be considered at “maximum productivity” in production inkjet today, a roll-fed device must deliver at least 2,000 US letter images per minute. While you may not see all of these devices “in person” at the shows, we have included OEMs who are exhibiting and bringing a segment of their inkjet portfolio for your tire-kicking pleasure. Read More
Production Inkjet Tradeshow Shopping Guide – Part 1
Trade shows can be overwhelming, so we want to help you use your time wisely by providing an overview of trends and options in various aspects of the production inkjet market.In the first installment of the series, we’re talking about the trend toward making inkjet financially accessible to more companies. Read More
Primary Ink Management = Savings
Many printers practice ink management by limiting combined process inks (CMYK and +) through a color profiling process. TAC adjustment can help control ink costs, drying, curl and paper cockle by limiting the overall volume of ink printed. Let's talk about how to find the the percentage value of a color at which we no longer gain any color value by adding ink. Read More
Personalization at Scale
Customization and personalization is now happening throughout the supply chain. Data on customer buying preferences – what, where and how they buy – is driving change in inventory management, distribution, product design and marketing. Read More
Inkjet TechWalks at Print19
InkjetInsight will be the host and tour leader for Expanding Opportunities with Inkjet Print19 TechWalks, Friday, October 4th at 11:30 am on the show floor theater. Enjoy a leisurely stroll ... Read More
Next Generation of Canon VarioPrint i-series
At Canon Solutions America thINK Ahead 2019 inkjet conference an exciting change to Canon’s sheet fed technology was announced. Francis McMahon, Executive VP, introduced to over 600 attendees an upgraded ... Read More
Screen Announces New Label Press
Release Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Press release from the issuing company SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN GA) has finalized development of its new Truepress Jet L350UV SAI inkjet ... Read More
Marco Boer on thINK Ahead 2019
Marco Boer from I.T. Strategies discusses the highlights from the thINK Ahead 2019. thINK is this user community of Canon Solutions America production inkjet customers, solution partners, and print industry experts. Marco also shares his perspective on user groups and vendor evenets versus general public trade shows and why both are important for the industry. Read More
Three Experiments to Try with your Inkjet Press (Part 2)
Experimenting with your inkjet press is something that should be part of your monthly plan. Here is the second of three experiments to help you really get to know your press. The first experiment was about paper. Today we talk about ink volume. Read More
Komori Impremia NS40 Announcement – Video
Jacki Hudmon, SVP Sales and Marketing with Komori America Corporation talks about the big addition to the Komori inkjet line up coming in 2020. Komori has partnered with Landa Nanographic to deliver the Impremia NS40 press. Read More
Inkjet Paper at your Fingertips
Developed from the “fibers up”, Inkjet Insight Paper Finder is an easy to use web application for searching inkjet paper availability from US and International paper mills. Each paper listed ... Read More
Colordyne Technologies to Develop New Print Engine Using Memjet’s DuraFlex Printhead Technology
Colordyne Technologies announces the development of a new aqueous pigment print engine using Memjet’s DuraFlex printhead technology. The new print engine will use a single printhead for full color digital inkjet production under 150 feet per minute. Read More
The Big Push: 3 Experiments to Try with your Inkjet Press (Part 1)
In honor of back to school season, we've kicked off a new series with Pat McGrew on experimenting with your inkjet press that ties in nicely with tools available on Inkjet Insight. Experiment 1 discusses experimenting with paper to drive new opportunities. Read More
5 Ways Production Inkjet Improves Direct Mail – White Paper
Learn about the latest direct mail personalization trends that can be effectively managed with production inkjet. An Inkjet Insight white paper for Inkjet Direct Mail Professionals commissioned by HP. Free download - 10 pages. Read More
Memjet Announces DuraFlex: A Further Evolution of Memjet’s Inkjet Printing Technology
Memjet Announces DuraFlex. This powerful new technology combines speed, flexibility and simplicity to create a new breed of high-performance benchtop and entry-level press platforms for a wide range of markets. Press release from issuing company. Read More
Lessons Learned About Color Gamut
The sheer number of factors that affect the color gamut in production inkjet can be overwhelming. Whether you are a Print Services Provider or a buyer of inkjet-printed products, these color gamut factors matter. IWCO Direct spends a lot of time answering these questions internally and for customers. Here are some of the things they've learned thus far. Read More
Production Inkjet – Time to Take Stock
Production inkjet solutions are proliferating. The quality of many of the solutions has finally reached that of offset, and the productivity has surpassed that of toner. There are also a lot more options and opportunities. Perhaps it is time to step back and take stock of where we are and where things could be going? Read More
VALEZUS, a New Brand for the Production-printing Market
RISO announces the launch of VALEZUS, a new brand of high-speed ink-jet printers for the production-printing market. The first product of the new brand, the VALEZUS T2100, is a high-speed full-color cut-sheet inkjet printer producing up to 320 A4 images per minute. Read More
In-Plants’ Challenges: Organizational Visibility
In-plant managers are challenged every day to meet the complex and evolving needs of their organizations. In-plants with stronger alignment with their internal customers have been able to justify new equipment like inkjet and expand their capabilitiesI recently spoke with print mail managers from three different in-plant organizations. My intent was to get their perspective on the challenges in providing relevance to their organizations. Read More
Fujifilm’s J Press 750S Achieves ISO/PAS 15339 System Certification and Master Elite Status From Idealliance
This achievement puts Fujifilm into a category of its own Read More
Understanding Ream Labels
You may already know that the TAPPI roll label is a very important item to review and retain, but did you know that the label on cut sheet reams and cartons holds the same valuable information? Read More
Don’t Be Surprised by Web and Sheet-Fed Ink Cost
Web-fed inkjet devices with UV or hybrid solvent/aqueous pigment inks are delivering amazing quality on an ever-expanding range of media. Factoring the cost of ink into your buying decision may make you think twice about going web or sheet fed. Read More
Throwback Thursday – Hunkeler Innovation Days
Review a series of videos covering the production inkjet exhibitors at Hunkeler Innovation Days 2019. The print samples were stunning and, of course at Hunkeler, the finishing options were amazing. Watch this recap and you'll feel like you were in Lucerne with us. Read More
Paper is Everyone’s Problem
Most inkjet applications require paper. For many reasons, compatible inkjet paper is in short supply. If you are involved in the inkjet print supply chain, or a buyer of the finished product, it is in your best interest to help clear hurdles to identify and qualify compatible papers and to communicate availability as efficiently as possible. Read More
Electronics For Imaging Appoints Jeff Jacobson as Chief Executive Officer
Release Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Press release from the issuing company Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (“EFI” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Jeff Jacobson, a 30-year veteran ... Read More
Three Ways to Be a Successful Inkjet Printing Company
There are three things that will move the needle toward success with inkjet printing. Companies who are adopting production inkjet would do well to take stock of their current status across these vectors. Read More
Hybrid Inkjet: What Does That Mean?
Elizabeth Gooding chats with Pat McGrew about the many aspects of hybrid inkjet printing and the opportunities it presents to organizations currently using offset. Many commercial firms are already using some form of inkjet - but opportunities for further personalization and embellishment are growing. Read More
Welcome to the Inkjet Revolution—Front Line Report from Rochester’s Mercury Printing
David Zwang cites Mercury printing as one of the most interesting and exciting printing companies he has seen. And they have made it a practice to leverage new technologies throughout the life of the company to revolutionize their business. Read coverage on their investment and integration of technology from Landa, Xerox and Manroland Goss. Read More
2019 InterTech Technology Award Recognizes Inkjet Advancements
Inkjet advancements from Canon Solutions America, Global Graphics Software, HP Inc and Ricoh USA recognized in 2019 InterTech Awards. Read More
Throwback Thursday with Landa and Zwang
Editor’s Note: Last month we published an article by David Zwang on Landa’s first S10P duplex press beta site, Mercury Printing in Rochester, N.Y titled “Landa: And They’re Off!” With ... Read More