Digital Color Printing — Ink-jet in Line for Takeoff

This engine uses water-based pigment inks to print a 20.4? maximum web width at a 720x360 dpi resolution. It runs at speeds up to 210 fpm, producing 916 ppm (letter size) in a tandem engine configuration printing in duplex mode.

Continuous Ink-jet Option

Credit for pioneering the use of ink-jet technology for high-volume page production goes to the Kodak (then Scitex Digital) Versamark product line, currently featuring the VX5000 and VX5000e models. It’s important to note that these machines are based on continuous ink-jet print head technology. The VX5000 is rated to print at 500 fpm (>2,000 ppm) with a maximum 300x600 dpi resolution, and the VX5000e (enhanced resolution) runs at 328 fpm (>1,400 ppm) with a 300x1,200 dpi resolution.