I've heard that inkjet presses can't effectively print on coated papers. Is this still the case?
Mar 28, 2018

Printing on coated papers generally remains a challenge, especially on fast inkjet web presses, because the combination of the paper configuration and drying capability may not be sufficient for the ink to dry quickly enough to avoid marking. The solutions today are to either use pricey paper that has been treated with a special ink-receiving layer or add a primer via an optional in-line priming unit. There continue to be developments in this area--we recently gave a 2017 InterTech Technology Award to Screen Americas' Truepress Jet 520HD inkjet web press because of its ability to print on coated papers with specially developed ink. Some of the B2-sheet-size (23" x 29") inkjet sheetfed presses (such as another 2017 award recipient, the Komori Impremia IS29) use more expensive inks and cure via LED UV, so coated paper is not an issue. Also, one of the B3-sheet-size (14" x 20") inkjet cut-sheet presses promotes its ability to print on selected coated papers. [Review all 14 InterTech Technology Award recipients, including the HP PageWide Web Press T490HD and the Gallus Labelfire 340, at http://www.printing.org/intertech.]

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