Ready for Prime Time?: A Primer on Inkjet Presses

While still relatively slow compared to many offset presses, the fastest inkjet systems run as fast as 650 fpm and offer print widths up to 30˝, far faster than any toner-based systems. These interlopers are clearly intended to encroach on the turf of half-web presses that produce a range of commercial print jobs. But, can they deliver on the promises being made?