Inkjet Printing Enhances the Value of

Inkjet Printing Enhances the Value of Corrugated Packaging

The corrugated packaging segment had traditionally been difficult for print and package providers because it required specialized printing and finishing equipment.

But now, advances in inkjet printing are opening up the corrugated packaging segment and solidifying corrugated packaging’s attractiveness for both shipping the product and serving as a marketing tool.

Innovations in single-pass, high-speed, direct-to-board digital presses are offering new corrugated options and advantages, including: • Flexible print runs • Affordable setup costs • Personalization and versioning • New level of quality

These single-pass digital color inkjet solutions — like the ones Powered by Memjet inkjet technology — print extremely fast, firing millions of drops of ink per second to produce exceptional quality at a low cost.

The printheads can be flexibly assembled to create various widths and system speeds depending on the type of packaging needed. A plain corrugated package only has to pass once underneath the fixed printheads to lay down all of the colors and details required, enabling faster print speeds than multi-pass print technologies. As a result, inkjet printing is quickly gaining ground in corrugated printing because it is the best way for providers to meet today's packaging market demands of higher print quality, variable printing of images/data, ease of use, faster print speeds, and lower cost of ownership than other printing methods.

Print and package providers recognize the value of inkjet printing and see the technology as a pivotal way to expand corrugated packaging's ability to enhance customer experiences and build brand strength.

Corrugated Packaging Meets the Moment

Just as consumers are paying attention to the impact their choices have on the environment, businesses and brands are putting much more emphasis on the environmental impact they have, too. While other forms of packaging may claim recyclability, corrugated packaging is one with a solid recycling infrastructure. Boxes are not only recyclable; they are made from a high percentage of recycled paper. All of this gives corrugated packaging a strong sustainability story.

When it comes to food packaging, choosing the right ink technology plays a crucial role in the overall safety and quality of your package and its contents. Many providers solve this food safety challenge by using water-based inkjet solutions. The new generation of Memjet inks are carefully designed

The Winjet 168PE Powered by Memjet VersaPass® technology provides an economical way to begin printing corrugated boxes and paper bags.

specifically for use in food packaging and other sensitive applications — an essential differentiator.

Ready to Enhance Your Corrugated Packaging?

If you are ready to produce your own corrugated packaging, learn more about Winjet by KPower. In addition to their innovation and expertise in highspeed, continuous feed digital printing technology, their success in the label and tag market led them to consider direct printing on the package and the significant savings for end users – not needing both boxes and preprinted label materials stored in their warehouses.

Today, in addition to their traditional print solutions, KPower also offers corrugate print solutions Powered by Memjet technology.

The new Winjet PE4600 Powered by Memjet DuraFlex® print technology with a 324-mm wide color print engine and new generation waterbased pigment inks make this solution ideal for any packaging including food packaging. It includes added versatility of an optional conveyor and can accommodate printing of corrugated boxes either lying flat or assembled, plus flat paper bags.

This solution is a great fit for inhouse enterprise printing, traditional converters and other print shops wanting the advantages of corrugated printing.