A wider perspective for high-quality, high-speed imprinting

Today, the range of print services can be expanded with high-quality, high-speed digital inkjet printing without having to invest in a dedicated digital press. For printers seeking digital flexibility to meet changing market and customer demands, the addition of inkjet imprinting technology is an option worth considering.

Cutting-edge KODAK PROSPER Imprinting Systems enable existing offset, flexo and gravure printing presses, as well as finishing and converting equipment, to be enhanced with digital printing capabilities. These flexible and versatile solutions integrate smoothly into existing production environments. Analog printing equipment can be empowered to integrate variable data or frequently changing information and content with static print images for a wide range of applications, such as individualized direct mail, marketing collateral with variable content, customized packaging or lottery & gaming materials.

The innovative KODAK PROSPER Print Bar pushes previous boundaries and elevates inkjet imprinting with PROSPER Imprinting Systems to another level. It enables seamless and accurate printing with scalable print widths in 105 mm increments using multiple PROSPER printheads – at print speeds of up to 300 mpm (1,000 fpm). The powerful integration solution offers enhanced automatic color-to-color registration, cutting down on waste and reprints. In addition, the solution’s Smart Stitch functionality helps ensure consistently high print quality with seamless wide-format output. For maximum flexibility, the KODAK PROSPER Print Bar is available in pre-configured monochrome and CMYK options as well as custom configurations to accommodate a wide variety of applications and print widths.

The printheads on the PROSPER Print Bar utilize the unmatched KODAK Stream Continuous Inkjet Technology, which enables high print speeds and high ink coverage on glossy substrates thanks to precise, round drop placement and KODAK EKTACOLOR Inks for expanded print possibilities. Kodak's patented nanoparticulate milling process produces pigments averaging less than 50 nanometers in size, resulting in richer colors and longer-lasting images. EKTACOLOR Inks offer versatility for both pigment and dye-based applications, making them suitable for a wide range of substrates and print jobs. Alongside KODAK OPTIMAX Primers, these inks enhance image quality and ink durability while reducing reliance on costly pre-treated papers. Additionally, EKTACOLOR Inks are eco-friendly, featuring ultra-low humectant levels and de-inkable formulations for improved sustainability.

Kodak supplies the complete solution from a single source: print bar, printheads, other associated hardware and the system controller, software, inks and primers. But that's not all; Kodak also supports printers with more than 55 years of experience and expertise in high-quality, high-speed continuous inkjet printing.

A KODAK PROSPER Print Bar solution enables printers to enter high-speed inkjet with relatively low investment and to continue to profitably use their existing printing infrastructure. In this way, Kodak customers can build their hybrid printing business and gain valuable experience to invest in a purely digital KODAK PROSPER Press in the future as digital volumes grow.