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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 – Free Download
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
By David 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 ... Read More
Print Enhancement is Hot!
Can inkjet-printed work be enhanced with foil, varnish and added-on spot colors, especially now that inkjet print quality is capturing more commercial work? The answer is an enthusiastic… perhaps! Learn about the opportunities and costs of print enhancement and inkjet. Read More
Measuring Paper Against Expectations
Companies evaluating paper for suitability for their inkjet environment have different expectations. What is most important to you and your customers: gamut, show-through, small text clarity, mottle, coalescence, edge clarity, or are they all important? Do you get the data you need to see how a paper performs in these areas on your press? Read More
Major upgrades to the Océ ProStream 1000
Tom Leibrandt, Product Marketing Manager with Canon Solutions America shows off some major upgrades to the Océ ProStream 1000 that expand its capabilities to a wider array of media while making print quality more consistent. Read More
Designing Workflow to Do More
While every workflow should be unique to the service provider, thinking of the workflow solution as unique to a particular application segment can limit a company in terms of their workflow design and potential for page growth on their inkjet device(s). Designing reusable components within your workflow, and “stubbing in” steps for other types of work you may do in the future, will make your workflow system more flexible, extensible and auditable. Read More
Help Customers Match Inkjet Colors Online
Does your customer want their web presence in synch with your CMYK print design? Read More
Delphax Solutions Inc. and Prime Data Inc.
Delphax Solutions Inc. announces Elan HD Inkjet Platform Upgrade at Prime Data Inc.Prime Data, an early adopter of the Elan platform, is the first company to field upgrade their existing Elan system to DSI’s new “Elan HD” platform. This new platform provides significant quality and production benefits against not only the previous generation of Elan, but also against other digital production devices. Read More
Advances in Maintenance Protocols
This 5th post in the inkjet maintenance series looks at OEM apps for smartphones and tablets, and the questions to ask about the availability of advanced maintenance capabilities using augmented or virtual reality. Read More
Inkjet Justification – Cost & Benefits of Manufacturing
With the evolution and variety of inkjet options now available, smaller volume print operations like small and medium size in-plants are now considering inkjet adoption. The justification and cost analysis for inkjet is not as straight forward as the cost of acquiring previous new printers. In evaluating the cost of inkjet adoption there are many considerations beyond the cost of acquiring the printer. While there are varying opinions and models for comparing total cost of ownership (TCO), a detailed cost analysis should compare total cost of finished pieces leaving the facility and the opportunity for impacting the results of printed communications. Read More
Six Sensible Steps Towards Doing More with Inkjet – Webinar
Whether you are currently using production inkjet or considering investing in your first press, you will want to understand how inkjet can help you enter new markets, or do more for the customers you have now. Not every market will be a fit but we will help you understand how to evaluate options at our free webinar on July 17. Read More
Xerox Baltoro Makes Brenva Obsolete
Elizabeth Gooding spoke to John Hume, President of Hume Media, about their decision to be the first customer for the Xerox Baltoro HF Inkjet press and their expectation for ramping up production and transitioning volume from other devices. Read More
Landa: And They’re Off…
Benny Landa first introduced the concept of “Nanography” at drupa 2012. There was a reaffirmation of the introduction at drupa 2016, and since then, lots of quiet. It turns out the quiet was self-imposed, and in the interim Landa has been very busy building an organization and shipping presses. Read More
Who Ya Gonna Call for Inkjet Press Maintenance?
A fully trained operator is central to a maintenance protocol that ensures the machine will perform its best in your environment. If you spend the necessary time and consumables during ramp up, you will reap the rewards of efficiency and fearlessness as new types of jobs come into the shop. Read More
Shop for Inkjet Cost Savings Features
Inkjet Tip of the Week: Some inkjet devices come with valuable cost-saving features. Here are a few to look out for: Read More
Group Joos Inkjet Applications – Video
Alex Joos of Group Joos, located in Belgium, joins us for a deeper dive into their use of inkjet across multiple operations. Group Joos provides transaction printing and direct mail services to a very diverse market using inkjet across all areas. Read More
Memjet Partners with EFI to Bring Fiery to Memjet DuraLink Platform
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. and Memjet have established a new partnership, bringing ultra-fast, high-quality EFI Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) to the growing portfolio of Memjet DuraLink digital inkjet production solutions Read More
Xerox Baltoro Inkjet Platform Overview
Xerox has announced the availability of the Baltoro High Fusion Inkjet Press. This is a press announcement, but Xerox was consistent in positioning the Baltoro as a “platform” in the model of the Trivor, iGen and DocuTech series of devices. Read More
Inkjet Tip of the Week – Use Ink Wisely
Inkjet Tip of the Week - Use Ink Wisely. Using a standard, default profile could be costing you money. When creating custom profiles, be sure to print profiling patch charts with different TAC settings such as 260, 240 and 220, for high, medium and low ink usage options. Print efficiently and economically based on the customer's needs, not default settings. Read More
Xerox Announces Baltoro HF Inkjet Press
First press in its class to leverage automated intelligence and deliver true HD image quality Read More
Integrating Augmented Reality with Your Inkjet White Paper Factory
Augmented Reality has a significant potential to reinforce your position as a though leader and open up nontraditional revenue streams that will not disrupt your existing inkjet operations. The market for Mixed Reality (Print + AR) services is projected to reach $162 billion by 2020. Let’s talk about making Inkjet Insight members part of that market. Read More
Zen and the Art of Inkjet Press Maintenance
In the third installment of her series on inkjet maintenance, Pat McGrew talks about maintenance considerations as you add work or shifts to your press. Like Motorcycle Maintenance, your mileage may vary. Read More
The Evolution of Inkjet Technology and Terminology
Robert Clark, manager of digital operations for IWCO Direct provides an overview of one of the inkjet educational tools he uses extensively - and why it matters. He's referring to the Glossary of the 2nd edition of the Designer's Guide to Inkjet. Wow - we have a fan. Thanks Robert. Read More
In-Plants – A Rose by Any Other Name
Too often, the term “in-plant” has become homogenized. It is used as a generic term for any organization-owned print operation. When we take a closer look, we see that in-plants have varied names, especially when broken out by vertical market. These differences are important for OEMs to understand, and buyers to communicate when evaluating production inkjet. Read More
6 Sensible Steps for Diversifying your Inkjet Book of Business
Inkjet is having an impact on every segment of the print market. While adoption has been slower in some segments than others, the need for inkjet presses to stay running has caused a ripple effect across segments. Many print organizations who invest in inkjet quickly seek to diversify their book of business in order to fill their inkjet presses, minimize marginal running costs and maximize revenue. Read More
Inkjet, Toner and Being Marco Boer
Is inkjet eating toner's lunch? In some areas, yes. But, as long as there are many types of print organizations, there will be a need for many types of printing devices. One size does not fit all. Your mileage may vary. Definitely see the dealer for details. Read More
Ricoh Interact 2019: A Metaphor for Workflow
The Ricoh Interact 2019 event followed the best practices for business development, customer education and ongoing measurement recommended to attendees. Read More
More on Paragon Customer Communications – Part 2 – Video
Dave Phillips of Paragon Customer Communications is back with more details on 2 very different UK sites where cutting edge inkjet equipment coexists with some more "old school" tech. Dave provides insight on working with inkjet and coated paper, best fit of different inkjet technologies and the implications of GDPR requirements for transaction printers and direct mailers. Read More
High Speed Inkjet Devices Take on Commercial Print Quality
Many buyers in 2019 are looking to complement or replace their offset production capabilities. High speed inkjet is gaining acceptance in a market with high print quality and color expectations. We are talking about high end, high value printing such as marketing collateral, magazines and catalogs. Read on for a round up of factors in evaluating presses for this market and top OEMs making the cut. Read More
Building Your Own Inkjet Press – Video
Pat McGrew and Elizabeth Gooding discuss the component parts of a Do-It-Yourself inkjet solution and the pros and cons of DIY. Read More
Top Two Maintenance Questions to Ask
What is and is not included in the maintenance contract sound like basic questions - but listening for the RIGHT answers to these important questions is more nuanced than you might think. This is the second in a series on inkjet maintenance agreements. Read More
Inkjet Insight and Group JOOS Present
Mary Schilling will be in Belgium next week presenting to a mixed audience of creative and production professionals hosted by Group JOOS Unlimited Digital Solutions. Group JOOS are experts in converting big data into hyper-individualized cross marketing communication through digital, print and augmented reality. We are excited to announce this year’s program will be held at the Roosekes Breem Venue on June 4, 2019, focusing on “Better Match-Better Return through Cross Marketing and Inkjet Printing through Inkjet Insight’s Great 8 Program Read More
Help Direct Marketing Customers Differentiate Their Mailings
The USPS wants to keep mail relevant within the marketing mix. This year they are offering new and emerging technologies incentive programs for direct mail. Direct mail campaigns incorporating Augmented Reality sent before August 31, 2019 are eligible for a 2% postage savings. Read More
Paragon Customer Communications – Part 1 – Video
Dave Phillips, Site Director for Paragon Customer Communications has a lot to say about the global printing market and where inkjet fits. In part 1 of this series, Dave provides an overview of the Paragon global footprint spanning 45 countries and the distinct approaches of their 2 UK sites. Read More
Run inkjet less & you’ll have HIGHER service costs.
Inkjet Tip of the Week: Run inkjet less & you’ll have HIGHER service costs. Less running time means proportionally more service time with inkjet. Service time with high speed inkjet increases @ proportionally when run less than 1 full shift/day instead of 1+ full shifts per day. Learn about maintenance requirements for shut down and head purges. Read More
Komori’s Quality Obsession – Video
This is the second in a series of videos with Jacki Hudmon, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Komori America. In this interview, Jacki discusses the factors influencing inkjet quality at Komori and how that relates to offset production quality. Read More
Are You Asking the Right Questions About Maintenance?
Whether you already own inkjet presses or you are in the market looking for your first, one of the big questions in the due diligence process revolves around maintenance programs. Pat McGrew provides top questions to ask and explains why they matter. Read More
Combating Coated Paper
Coated papers being more expensive, we expect higher quality from the printed piece. Gloss coated, which holds the ink high on the surface, will show any defect from inconsistent pre-coating, print head jetting and even inconsistent paper coating. Note that, even though we may not see a difference in surface coating, offset coated papers can come with inconsistencies that originate at the paper mill. If coating is not evenly applied across the entire paper machine, the roll or ream you receive will print and dry differently than the one before. Read More
Look at Quality Sideways
Inkjet Tip of the Week: Look at Quality Sideways. After you lay those pages down and admire the depth of color you’ve achieved, or the super-crisp text, pick them up and look at them sideways. Is the paper flat or does it look like the surf’s up at Malibu? Great print quality is “dry flat” print quality without curl, waviness or mottle. Read More
New Features for Labels and Packaging in Latest Harlequin Release
Release Date: Thursday, May 9, 2019 Press release from the issuing company The latest update to the Harlequin RIP®, Version 12.1, the print engine that drives the industry’s highest performing ... Read More
Group Joos – Evolution of Inkjet Investment – Video
Alex Joos CEO of Group Joos in Belgium shares his company's inkjet journey. Group Joos provides traditional commercial printing services, transactional and administrative communications, omnichannel solutions and security printing. Read More
Conditions for High Capacity Inkjet – Video
We talked to Brian Gallipeau of Canon Solutions America about misconceptions around the impact of environmental controls and regular maintenance on the success of an inkjet printing implementation. As always, he shares some great analogies for bringing the points home. Read More
The #1 Question When Selling Inkjet
Investing in a production inkjet solution is both a major expenditure and the beginning of major changes for the organization. Most companies invest because they believe that new hardware and software will help them to make money – either by doing more for the customers they have or by attracting new customers. Read More
In-Plant Considerations in Choosing an Inkjet Press
Pete Gjerness, long-time in-plant print executive, tackles the main questions that drive requirements for evaluating an inkjet press. Read More
Loss of Another Great Paper Mill – Verso
Verso Corporation announced it will permanently close its 130 year old paper mill in Luke, Maryland. Read More
Inkjet Designers: Think Before you Click
There's more at stake than pretty print - files that are inefficient, or just plain bad cost a lot of people time and money. Designing for inkjet comes with great responsibility - are you ready? Or should we find you a radioactive spider? Read More
Put Data to Work – Video
There’s more to using data in an inkjet environment than personalization, versioning, security and augmented reality– although those are all great uses. Data can be used to drive quality, efficiency, revenue and profit. Elizabeth Gooding talks (fast) about some of the best ways to put data to work. Read More
Online Ad Blockers and Inkjet Printing
The current challenges with online advertising underscore the need for print including direct mail, on-statement marketing and point-of-purchase advertising to drive marketing return on investment. Inkjet is a key player in this mix. Read More
You Can’t Compete on Cost Alone
You can’t compete on cost alone. Buying inkjet and lowering your prices won’t drive profit. Wrap inkjet with service improvement and new capabilities to drive more revenue and a higher margin. Read More
You May Ask, Why Komori? – Video
Jacki Hudmon, of Komori America talks to Elizabeth Gooding about why Komori is the best kept secret in production inkjet. Komori has committed to the market with a portfolio of inkjet products with multiple types of inks, multiple types of heads and even multiple approaches to getting the ink on the substrate in order to serve different aspects of their commercial print-focused customer base. Watch now to learn about Komori's growth roadmap. Read More
Inkjet Success and the Great Eight
To successfully integrate inkjet into your print workflow, focus on 8 key elements to create a clearer path to success. Whether you are in high speed, industrial or packaging, the Great Eight will empower a process, reduce production preparation and down time and pave the way to on-board projects with more profitability. Read More
EFI Announces Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by an Affiliate of Siris Capital Group, LLC in all Cash Transaction Valued at Approximately $1.7 Billion
EFI Shareholders to Receive $37.00 Per Share and Acquisition Expected to Close by Q3 2019. Company Announces Preliminary Q1 2019 Revenue Results of $220-$225 Million Read More
How Century Marketing Solutions is Transitioning to Production Inkjet – Video
Elizabeth Gooding talks to Rick Herlevic, Director of Plant Operations at Century Marketing Solutions about the introduction of an HP PageWide Web PressT230 inkjet solution into their direct mail/commercial printing operation. CMS is the in-plant arm of CenturyLink, and also has a sales force and an array of outside clients. Read More
Which Inkjet Innovation is For You? Commercial Edition
Commercial printers fall into two groups: those who haven’t adopted inkjet and inkjet technology users. For those who haven’t looked at inkjet technology, the reasons are manifold. It may be that none of the work they do has required variable content, which is a common reason to look at inkjet. Read More