DPDA Research Confirms Successful Deinking of Inkjet Printed Papers

“We wanted to test using conditions that simulate the total paper recycling process for mixed grades of paper, and understand the impact of inkjet printed papers in these commercial recycling systems. This research was conducted using 100% inkjet paper. We estimate that production inkjet’s market share of total graphic printing is less than 1% today. Based on the projected growth rates of inkjet printing, we anticipate the deinking industry is capable at current volumes and that we have a few more years to jointly develop the appropriate technologies of paper, ink and deinking methods to ensure good deinking performance if and when the need arises.” said Fromm.