What’s the Combination

According to McGee, digital offset has proven itself in short-run, high-quality applications in a wide variety of end markets. “In addition, ink compatibility and first-pass register accuracy allow for combining flexo, rotary screen, and foiling methods in-line, or more commonly off-line,” he says.

McGee believes that inkjet holds much promise as a four-color printing process that can provide higher operational speeds and, potentially, lowest-in-class digital ink costs. “Also, inkjet appears to be easier to adapt to a traditional printing press allowing it to play an expanded roll where it meets the technical and market requirements for combination printing,” he says.