What types of businesses use digital printing solutions?
Digital printing solutions are used by commercial printers, direct mail providers, mailing service companies, fulfillment centers, packaging operations, educational institutions, government print teams, and in-house corporate print departments. They are especially useful for organizations that need fast turnarounds, short runs, variable-data output, or the flexibility to bring previously outsourced work into their own operation.
How can digital inkjet printing reduce production costs?
Digital inkjet printing can lower costs by reducing makeready, prepress work, and material waste associated with traditional workflows. iJetColor systems require minimal setup—often one to two envelopes—so teams can transition quickly between jobs. This makes short runs more economical and helps operations manage personalized or versioned work without the plates and lengthy preparation required by offset printing.
Can iJetColor systems print variable data?
Yes. iJetColor digital printing solutions support variable-data printing, allowing operations to personalize names, addresses, offers, images, or other content from piece to piece. This capability is valuable for direct mail, targeted promotions, transactional communications, and campaign work where relevant personalization can improve response while maintaining a streamlined production workflow.
How fast are iJetColor digital printing systems?
Production speed depends on the specific iJetColor system and application. The iJetColor 1175 Pro is designed for high-volume envelope production, with stated speeds ranging from 4,285 to more than 10,000 envelopes per hour. Reviewing substrate requirements, job mix, print coverage, and monthly volume helps determine which configuration best fits an operation’s throughput goals.
What does iJetColor training and certification include?
The iJetColor Training & Certification Program includes three live, one-hour classes held every Friday. It is available at no cost to customers enrolled in iJet Advantage and is designed to build usable operating knowledge. Participants who complete all three classes become iJetColor Certified and receive $1,000 off their next Preventative Maintenance service.
What is the Rapid Replacement option?
Rapid Replacement is an optional premium add-on for iJetColor owners sending a system to the factory for overhaul, cleaning, and calibration. Subject to availability, iJetColor provides a rental unit for use during service. The Rapid Replacement cost includes exchange shipping for the rental unit and the customer’s equipment in both directions, helping minimize production interruption.
How durable is the printed output?
iJetColor uses HP 990 pigment inks certified by the Research Institutes of Sweden AB (RISE) under ISO 11798 for resistance to light, water, and abrasion. This certification supports durable output for applications where handling, mailing, and exposure to moisture are important considerations. Actual performance should still be validated against each substrate and application requirement.
How do I determine the right digital printing solution for my operation?
Start by evaluating your typical run lengths, monthly volume, substrates, color requirements, personalization needs, turnaround expectations, and current production bottlenecks. Also consider which work is outsourced today and whether bringing it in-house could improve control and profitability. An iJetColor representative can use those operational details to help identify an appropriate system and support plan.