INKJET TECHNOLOGY CREATES VALUE
With impressive improvements in image quality, a wider range of media and integrated operating efficiencies, inkjet is than a printing technology. It does what other printing technologies cannot and ensures agility and readiness for new business opportunities.
An inkjet device can replace multiple xerographic printers, simplifying workflows to complete more jobs in less time, saving space and reducing costs.
With impressive improvements in image quality, a wider range of media and integrated operating efficiencies, inkjet is than a printing technology. It does what other printingtechnologies cannot and ensures agility and readiness for new business opportunities.
An inkjet device can replace multiple xerographic printers, simplifying workflows to complete more jobs in less time, saving space and reducing costs.
INKJET IN NUMBERS
THE PRESENT
60% of transaction pages + 40% of direct mail pages are inkjet.¹
Plus 70% of digital pages will be produced on inkjet by 2023.¹
64% of commercial printers indicate that the share of inkjet printing in their digital business is growing quickly or very quickly.¹
THE FUTURE
95%
of respondents believe that inkjet printing will replace analog printing over time.²
49%
agree that hybrid systems (mixed digital/analog) are central to achieving growth.²
87%
believe growth will exceed 5% in the next 12 months.²
+78%
believe inkjet will meet the highest standards regarding speed and quality.²
+81%
agree that the growth of digital print is educating designers and manufacturers of inkjet’s true value.²
¹Drupa Global Trends Spotlight 2018 - The impact of inkjet across the world All other stats: 2019 Continuous Ink Jet Production Printer Forecast, IT Strategies, 2018 ²Future of Inkjet Survey 2020
THE GROWTH
Customers want more in less time
52%
more printing jobs.³
45%
decline in lead times.³
45%
decline in high volume run lengths.³
Customized Communication is a growing trend.
92%
of marketeers expect direct mails sent to increase or stay at the same levels.³
39%
would like to provide tailored offerings driven by datas.³
74%
are adding targeted messages to their transactional communications.³
inkjet printing is gaining ground
40%
of printers are somewhat or very likely to buy inkjet technology in 2019.⁴
58%
of the total digital production color volume will be printed on inkjet devices by 2019.³
49%
of printers mention the “ability to generate new business” as the main impact of production inkjet on business.⁴
40%
mention “higher press speeds” as the main benefit.⁴
³The Inkjet Opportunity, Xerox Production Inkjet Presses, Xerox Corporation 2016
⁴Production Inkjet: Anatomy of the Adoption Process – Key Challenges and Benefits, SGIA, 2018
...AND THE CONFIDENCE
Packaging, Garment, Decor, Textile and Furnishings are just some of the segments expected to grow significantly.
The number of Original Equipment Manufacturers developing digital print technology with inkjet systems designed for these segments underscore these expectations. In the recent survey “Covid-19 and the future of inkjet 2021” conducted by FM Future and Ricoh, three markets stood out as high-potential segments for inkjet:
18% of respondents highlighted the segment.
64% the pharmaceutical industry.
52% pointed out flexible packaging.
There is an opportunity to inspire manufacturers about the potential provided by the flexibility of inkjet and designers of the creative freedom that it produces.
12,000+ active patents.
$1billion annual R&D investment.
$11billion global business with the most comprehensive portfolio in the industry.
INKJET TECHNOLOGY RANGEWIDER THAN EVER
The possibilities and advantages of inkjet are growing as we speak: It can incorporate personalized, colorful marketing content into high-volume communications; create large, personalized ROI-driven direct mail campaigns; improve time to market for targeted publications; complete high-volume, short-term, cost- effective jobs; transform static offset catalogs into customized and revenue-generating parts.
The possibilities and advantages of inkjet are growing as we speak: It can incorporate personalized, colorful marketing content into high-volume communications; create large, personalized ROI-driven direct mail campaigns; improve time to market for targeted publications; complete high-volume, short-term, cost- effective jobs; transform static offset catalogs into customized and revenue-generating parts.
REGARDLESS OF APPLICATION, INKJET MEETS ALL CONDITIONS
From small text to edge clarity, from color gamut to optical density, from color-to-color bleed to show-through, from chroma and coalescence to mottle, inkjet technology responds to the highest and most important demands of its professional users, taking into account the needs and expectations of their companies.
REGARDLESS OF APPLICATION, INKJET MEETS ALL CONDITIONS
From small text to edge clarity, from color gamut to optical density, from color-to-color bleed to show-through, from chroma and coalescence to mottle, inkjet technology responds to the highest and most important demands of its professional users, taking into account the needs and expectations of their companies.
INK & PAPER ARE KEY
Available inks and paper for new application areas are considered key for successful development. In the “Future of Inkjet Survey 2020”, 30% of respondents consider ink to be the most important element in inkjet development, with 16% of respondents mentioning paper. Effective communication throughout the supply chain and producing the right formula are also crucial to a successful project and to avoid problems later on.
INKJET & INDUSTRY 4.0
Industry 4.0 is expected to become a defining factor in aligning manufacturing with the main pillars of consumer and retail change. Inkjet provides the necessary agility and flexibility for this new era and industrial sectors.
INKJET & INDUSTRY 4.0
Industry 4.0 is expected to become a defining factor in aligning manufacturing with the main pillars of consumer and retail change. Inkjet provides the necessary agility and flexibility for this new era and industrial sectors.
A TRUE BUSINESS ENABLER
Inkjet is ideal for a growing range of applications, letting you expand and generate new revenue streams. Inkjet roll-fed color systems have been popular and cost-effective for applications that tend to be relatively low in coverage, like transactional documents, direct mailings and books. e cut-sheet approach, however, is broadening the scope of inkjet, allowing you to produce pieces such as catalogs and periodicals.
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS WILL BROADEN THE RANGE OF INKJET APPLICATIONS⁵⁶⁷
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS WILL BROADEN THE RANGE OF INKJET APPLICATIONS
⁵The Inkjet Opportunity, Xerox Production Inkjet Presses, Xerox Corporation 2016
⁶Production Inkjet: Anatomy of the Adoption Process – Key Challenges and Benefits, SGIA, 2018
⁷The Value of Cut-sheet Inkjet, InfoTrends. April 2016
Inkjet means quality
Inkjet can now produce high-quality images on a wide range of substrates, ensuring accurate, vivid colors, as well as consistency over time. The choice of paper is crucial for getting optimum results.
The bottom line
With its high performance, excellent quality and optimal cost-benefit ratio, inkjet is clearly a productivity and cost champion for high volume variable printing. The future is here. Print it, in inkjet.