Continuous-feed Inkjet: Paper Plays a Starring 'Roll'
So far, we have not discovered or created the holy grail, and must deal with tradeoffs in cost, productivity and quality. The right solution therefore depends on the application. Key factors are end use, cost, quality, ink coverage, productivity, run length and the need for personalization or versioning. And herein is a caution for printers: Until you see the file, and know what the ink coverage will be, you won't know your cost, and can't safely quote a price. Nor can you know the best way to print it. PI
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.
