What printer is best for color printing?
The best printer for colour printing depends on the work you produce, required volume, substrates, turnaround expectations, and cost-per-piece target. For high-volume envelopes, direct mail, and short-run production, high-speed inkjet systems can be a strong fit because they offer fast job transitions, variable-data capability, and low waste. Evaluate print quality, throughput, ink durability, service support, and total operating costs before selecting a system.
Which printer is used for color printing?
Colour printing can be produced with inkjet, laser or toner, offset, and digital press technologies. Commercial operations often choose high-speed inkjet equipment when they need vivid full-colour output, rapid short-run changeovers, and personalized variable-data printing. iJetColor systems use HP PageWide and HP TIJ 4.0 thermal inkjet technologies for applications such as envelopes, direct mail, and packaging, giving teams an alternative to traditional offset and toner workflows.
What does iJetColor training and certification include?
The iJetColor Training & Certification Program includes three live classes, each lasting one hour and held every Friday. It is available at no charge to customers with iJet Advantage service and focuses on usable operating knowledge for iJetColor systems. Participants who complete all three classes become iJetColor Certified and receive $1,000 off their next Preventative Maintenance service.
What is included with an iJetAdvantage agreement?
iJetAdvantage is our service and supply agreement. It includes 24/7 free phone technical support at (800) 456-1400 ext 2, with a live response guaranteed within 60 minutes during business hours, instead of the standard $150 per hour per incident. Signing also brings a first-year warranty on non-wearable parts, discounts on ink and wearable parts, free unlimited training, remote web diagnostics, firmware upgrades, iJetWizard access, free standard shipping once a month on orders over $500, and next-day replacement printheads and spare parts.
How does preventative maintenance help a colour printing machine?
Preventative maintenance helps identify wear, contamination, calibration needs, and performance concerns before they cause larger production interruptions. For high-speed inkjet equipment, routine service supports more consistent print quality and reliable operation. iJetColor pairs maintenance planning with experienced technical support, helping operators maintain system condition and address issues with knowledgeable manufacturer-direct guidance rather than waiting for an unexpected failure.
Can iJetColor equipment support variable-data colour printing?
Yes. iJetColor’s high-speed inkjet solutions support variable-data printing, allowing operations to personalize output for direct mail, transactional applications, promotions, and other targeted communications. Variable data can help printers produce changing names, addresses, images, offers, or other fields within a run. This capability is particularly useful for print providers seeking efficient, responsive short-run production without traditional setup burdens.
How fast can an iJetColor system print envelopes?
iJetColor 1175 Pro + PXG systems can run more than 10,000 envelopes per hour, while the benchtop 1175 runs up to 7,000 #10 envelopes per hour and the 1275 Pro reaches up to 20,000, depending on the configuration and production requirements. The platform is designed for high-speed, short-run envelope work, with minimal setup that can enable job transitions using only one to two envelopes. Actual throughput should be evaluated against your substrate, coverage, workflow, and application needs.
How do I know which colour printing machine suits my operation?
Start by reviewing the applications you run, monthly volume, substrate requirements, personalization needs, available space, and current production costs. Consider whether you print envelopes, direct mail, packaging, or outsourced work you want to bring in-house. iJetColor’s team can help commercial printers and related operations compare high-speed inkjet capabilities, including full-bleed printing, substrate flexibility, production speed, and service requirements.