Digital Printing Options

Dekeukelaere: The two main technologies out there are toner and inkjet.

Toner based systems are based on proven copier technology. The image gets created on a charged drum and then baked onto the substrate. It's a contact print process. The newer technology out there is inkjet and mainly UV inkjet is used for the digital package printing presses. The reason is the scratch and scuff resistance, light fastness, heat resistance and the flexibility to print on a wide variety of substrates. Inkjet is a non-contact print process where the substrates moves at high speed under the heads. This means there is no wear and tear which gives a consistent quality and color accuracy. The maintenance cost is very low and some suppliers such as Agfa warranty the heads for life.