Inkjet Printing Technology: Getting a Head in the Game

Pigment inks have been introduced for most inkjet systems as an alternative to dye-based formulations as a way to boost color saturation and density. The diffusion of dye inks into the paper fibers contributed to the washed-out look that had hindered broader adoption of inkjet printing.

Since stitching together multiple heads is the basic design concept of every inkjet press, the imaging technology employed, theoretically, doesn't limit press width. Relative costs and other factors do impact the decision to go wider, however.