WEB OFFSET REPORT -- Make Ready for Change

The GATF consultant says the industry potentially could see significant ink-related developments on several other fronts.

"We need an ink that comes up to color faster, which is being worked on by a number of ink companies," Prince reveals. "Another technology in development that could have a very profound impact—if it pans out—is 'just-water' printing technology. The idea is to use ordinary tap water as the fountain solution, which allows you to reduce your dryer temperature by 100°F in the middle chamber."