Continuous-feed Inkjet: The Web Paper Challenge
As noted earlier, printers want to print the same grade offset and digital, and an in-line treatment allows them to do this, as does the Xerox CiPress. When considering treated paper versus ordinary paper and an on-press treatment, there is a break point at around 20 percent ink coverage. At that point, the mills suggest it is better to use inkjet treated paper. Any of the in-line treatments add more water that must be evaporated, causing higher energy consumption.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.
