Continuous-feed Inkjet: The Web Paper Challenge
Xerox Corp. takes a different approach with its CiPress 325 and CiPress 500 Production Inkjet Systems. The CiPress (pronounced like cypress, the tree) uses waterless inkjet and works with virtually all uncoated papers. Kevin Horey, vice president of production product marketing, explains: "The press uses dye-based polymeric resin in a solid ink. The ink is melted, and jetted directly onto the paper where it dries instantly. This allows crisp dots and sharp edges and, since it sits on top of the paper, permits the use of lighter basis weights." Horey adds that "printers don't have to change their paper supply chain for the CiPress Production Inkjet System because papers used on offset systems work on CiPress."
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.
