Continuous-feed Inkjet: The Web Paper Challenge
Hybrid Combinations
An emerging scenario involves putting inkjet heads in-line with traditional presses. This provides a "best of both worlds" scenario for customers as it enables them to combine the benefits of offset and flexo printing with the variable nature of high-resolution, four-color inkjet imaging. Schneider notes that RR Donnelley has configured the ProteusJet technology in-line with offset presses, as well as flexo presses. In addition, Donnelley recently announced a two- and three-web ProteusJet MultiWeb configuration. These MultiWebs enable fully variable content to be imaged anywhere across a 30˝ web—and all the way through to the outer envelope.
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.
