4 Color Printing Machines

Memjet is typically found in entry-level presses like the iJetColor Press and NXT, offering affordable speeds up to 6,000+ pieces per hour. HP PageWide, used in the 1175 series, delivers higher speeds (up to 10,000+/hr), pigment-based ISO 11798-certified inks, and longer printhead life, making it better suited for high-volume production environments.

Speeds vary by model, ranging from 1,500 envelopes per hour on entry-level presses to over 20,000 #10 envelopes per hour on the iJetColor Q for offset-volume production. Mid-range and high-speed models like the 1175 Pro handle 4,285 to over 10,000 envelopes hourly, suiting most commercial mailing operations.

These machines print on a wide variety of media including #9, #10, remit, peel/stick, catalog and coin envelopes, direct mail pieces, letterhead, invitations, booklets, and thicker items like bubble mailers, padded envelopes, and corrugated packaging, with some models handling substrates up to 1/2 inch thick.

Operating costs are described as a fraction of a penny per piece, roughly one-third the cost of comparable toner-based systems. Total cost of ownership depends on ink usage, service plans, and print volume, but most presses are estimated to pay for themselves within 12 months based on typical short-run production schedules.

Yes, all models in this lineup support variable data printing, allowing personalized names, addresses, and graphics to be printed on each piece without slowing production. This is achieved through color-matching RIP/workflow software paired with PMS color matching for consistent, professional results on every job.

Based on typical production volumes of 14 to 32 monthly orders of 1,000 pieces each at roughly $200 per order, most presses achieve payback in as little as 12 months. Actual ROI depends on print volume, job pricing, and whether the machine replaces outsourced or toner-based production.