Large-format digital printing market report: look at five aspects of development

Although 2009 was a very difficult year for the economy, there were still some “good things” happening, such as some beneficial and necessary developments that made some large format printing service providers more competitive.

For today's large format printing industry, we focus on five levels of development: quality, speed, integration, cost and sustainability. In 2009, it was impressive that the printing speed increased by 30-50%.

quality

In 2009, some companies made major improvements to their existing platforms, notably printers from IncaDigital (sold by Fujifilm Seiko). At the SGIAExpo show in 2009, the company created different finishing effects with new curing methods, which allowed users to get high-gloss, matte and semi-gloss prints on large format prints without filming. Post-processing effect.

Also in 2009, Gerber introduced a high-resolution Ion printer. Although the Gerber Ion printer is cheaper than Inca, the new Gerber IonZ printer unit delivers higher image quality with smaller droplets (14 picoliters). Another interesting finding is the new metal ink printing feature of the Roland XC540MT printer. Like white inks, metallic inks have been used in non-digital printing processes such as screen printing for many years. But its use in inkjet systems and other high-speed systems will be a major factor in the continued growth of large-format digital printing.

speed

In a recent survey of large-format printing companies, the US winning company found that print service providers are hoping for higher speeds when investing in new equipment. Printing speed and printer productivity are key factors in helping them meet customer needs. This is true for small signage stores, professional large format digital image producers and large commercial printers, and large format printing system manufacturers are also feeling the strong demand for high speed production in the image supply chain.

For example, at the 2009 SGIAExpo show, IncaDigital announced an increase in the speed of the IncaDigitalOnset printer to 7,500 square feet per hour. Similarly, Dowster (Rho1000 with speed of 6,458 square feet per hour), EFI (3,500 square feet per hour of GS5000r) and HP (speed of 5,380 square feet per hour) have also developed. High-capacity equipment that surpasses previous models. It is understood that this speed increase is common in UV-curable printers. Ink and curing methods are only part of the improvement. The improvement in productivity mainly depends on the automated input and transfer system of the substrate.

The clever design enables UV-curable printers to be more productive. Adding a large print station allows the user to print on another board while loading or unloading one board. When a board is printed, the printer can be moved to another board for printing.

These speed improvements are not just for UV-curable inkjet printers. Roland has increased the speed of its large format printers and paper cutters by approximately 50% through extensive use of Roland's IntelligentPassControl technology. In addition, the JV33260 solvent-based printer launched by Yumu in 2009 is about 30% more happy than previous models. Not to be outdone, Muto introduced a 64-inch eco-solvent printer with a high speed of 480 square feet per hour, which can print at a speed of 183 square meters per hour. There are indications that large-format inkjet printers have been accepted and that the speed of these devices is getting faster and faster.

Overall, the speed of large format printing equipment increased by at least 30% to 50% in 2009.

Integration

What we mean by "integration" is a feature of a product that is easy to buy, easy to use, or easy to integrate with a larger format printing system and a larger enterprise system and production workflow [encyclopedia].

The price of a printer is an important criterion for measuring whether it is easy to buy. In recent years, the average selling price of large format printing systems has been declining. With the launch of new products, many suppliers have lowered the price of previous products, and some products have a large price cut to reflect the low-cost route the company has taken. Despite the difficulties of lending in 2009, many companies have delayed equipment purchases, but the price of large-format printing systems itself is declining, and some companies have adopted aggressive marketing strategies to promote product sales. Hewlett-Packard Company said it can provide customers with comprehensive financial support, not only for HP's large format printers, but also for non-HP brand finishing equipment and software.

Large format equipment suppliers now offer customers a range of tools and installation guides, including video editing software, to help printers better use new equipment. In addition, some companies are keen to embed software work into large-format RIP software programs and integrate them with print workflows and enterprise systems. Maybe someone said it doesn't believe that about 65% of large format printing companies don't know where their profit is.

At the 2009 SGIAExpo show, a compelling new product was IncaDigital's PrintRunController software. This product enables print service providers to complete matching jobs more efficiently. For example, if you want to print a different set of products for a retail store, you can use PrintRunController to complete the production of a complete set of jobs, thus reducing the time of transfer and packaging to avoid errors. In addition, we should pay more attention to variable data printing modules, which are available in most large-format RIP industries such as Wasatch, EFI, Caldera, Roland and OnyxGraphics. They are optional but can be easily integrated with other digital printing systems.

cost

Operating costs are a concern for any large format printing company. Recent research has shown that in response to the economic crisis, print service providers are looking for ways to reduce waste disposal and labor costs while looking for low-cost inks and substrates.

For equipment manufacturers, they are also working hard to develop low-cost inks and substrates to reduce the unit production cost of the page, and thus maintain a good relationship with customers.

At the SGIAExpo show in 2009, SeikoIInfotech introduced a new set of inks for its ColorPainter environmentally friendly solvent-based printers, helping users to save at least 15% in cost. It is understood that Yumu's JV33-260 (previously mentioned) printer can be connected with a large-capacity ink delivery system to help users save ink costs. These are just some of the attempts by large-format equipment manufacturers to help customers save money. For some manufacturers who use ink as a source of income, they may not want to do so, but many print service providers have tasted the use of low-cost The sweetness of the three-party ink solution. All in all, equipment manufacturers should do everything they can to protect their relationships with their customers.

We are seeing a new trend in more and more workflow solutions, using smart tools to reduce the waste of printed substrates, which can be seen in many RIP solutions, but because users continue to choose Proper printing solutions, so the cost of wasted is always high.

Overall, the speed of large format printing equipment increased by at least 30% to 50% in 2009.

Integration

What we mean by "integration" is a feature of a product that is easy to buy, easy to use, or easy to integrate with a larger format printing system and a larger enterprise system and production workflow [encyclopedia].

The price of a printer is an important criterion for measuring whether it is easy to buy. In recent years, the average selling price of large format printing systems has been declining. With the launch of new products, many suppliers have lowered the price of previous products, and some products have a large price cut to reflect the low-cost route the company has taken. Despite the difficulties of lending in 2009, many companies have delayed equipment purchases, but the price of large-format printing systems itself is declining, and some companies have adopted aggressive marketing strategies to promote product sales. Hewlett-Packard Company said it can provide customers with comprehensive financial support, not only for HP's large format printers, but also for non-HP brand finishing equipment and software.

Large format equipment suppliers now offer customers a range of tools and installation guides, including video editing software, to help printers better use new equipment. In addition, some companies are keen to embed software work into large-format RIP software programs and integrate them with print workflows and enterprise systems. Maybe someone said it doesn't believe that about 65% of large format printing companies don't know where their profit is.

At the 2009 SGIAExpo show, a compelling new product was IncaDigital's PrintRunController software. This product enables print service providers to complete matching jobs more efficiently. For example, if you want to print a different set of products for a retail store, you can use PrintRunController to complete the production of a complete set of jobs, thus reducing the time of transfer and packaging to avoid errors. In addition, we should pay more attention to variable data printing modules, which are available in most large-format RIP industries such as Wasatch, EFI, Caldera, Roland and OnyxGraphics. They are optional but can be easily integrated with other digital printing systems.

cost

Operating costs are a concern for any large format printing company. Recent research has shown that in response to the economic crisis, print service providers are looking for ways to reduce waste disposal and labor costs while looking for low-cost inks and substrates.

For equipment manufacturers, they are also working hard to develop low-cost inks and substrates to reduce the unit production cost of the page, and thus maintain a good relationship with customers.

At the SGIAExpo show in 2009, SeikoIInfotech introduced a new set of inks for its ColorPainter environmentally friendly solvent-based printers, helping users to save at least 15% in cost. It is understood that Yumu's JV33-260 (previously mentioned) printer can be connected with a large-capacity ink delivery system to help users save ink costs. These are just some of the attempts by large-format equipment manufacturers to help customers save money. For some manufacturers who use ink as a source of income, they may not want to do so, but many print service providers have tasted the use of low-cost The sweetness of the three-party ink solution. All in all, equipment manufacturers should do everything they can to protect their relationships with their customers.

We are seeing a new trend in more and more workflow solutions, using smart tools to reduce the waste of printed substrates, which can be seen in many RIP solutions, but because users continue to choose Proper printing solutions, so the cost of wasted is always high.

It can be seen that the current economic environment has prompted people to choose and use substrates more intelligently as an effective way to achieve resource utilization and reduce costs.
Sustainability

In a difficult economic environment, many large-format printing companies have been forced to shelve their own sustainable development plans in order to concentrate on solving the survival plan. Large format equipment and consumable suppliers are always developing and launching new products to meet the growing market demand for sustainable practices and products. In 2009, the large format printing industry made great progress in the sustainable development of substrates. Companies such as Xanita, ValuVinyls, Laminators Inc, and LG have introduced products that are easy to recycle.

When it comes to sustainable development, we must consider what is done with large-format substrate products, how to do it, how to deal with it, what packaging to use [encyclopedia], how to transport and how to use it. In 2009, the large format industry has made significant progress in these areas, and the impressive one is HP's closed-loop recycling and recycling program for print media.

to sum up

Looking ahead, the new products and technologies we mentioned in the article will provide all the tools needed for the large format printing market. Consumer demand for low-cost, timely production, rapid rollovers and highly integrated large format printing solutions will gradually change the face of this market.

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