Efficiency and accuracy have always been non-negotiable in the printing industry but advances in textile printing machinery have stimulated faster production, greater customisation, and reduced waste, thereby meeting the evolving demands of a diverse and dynamic market. Businesses can now choose from a variety of printing methods to meet their specific production needs, each of which offers advantages in speed, quality, and flexibility. Therefore, it’s essential that printing businesses understand which technique best aligns with their objectives.
Further to the recent installation of their Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 digital press from Focus Label Machinery, BSP Labels, of Royston, UK, has subsequently installed a Reflex 330 Digital Finishing System - again supplied by Focus Label Machinery Ltd.
In commercial textile and label printing, image quality matters. Colour, in particular, is attention-grabbing, emotive, and engaging.
In professional packaging and label printing, first impressions count. Businesses who rely on their printing suppliers to market their products or communicate their brand with customers must ensure that poor quality doesn’t reflect badly on their reputation. That’s why, like many other sectors, the print industry is forging ahead to focus on quality and sustainability advancements, such as LED-UV printing, to improve output, without compromising on the print speed and high volumes that conventional methods achieve.
During the pandemic, manufacturers of equipment have been under pressure to reduce stock levels of parts & spares for their older equipment, often leaving end users with reduced levels of support. Some manufacturers have taken the decision that they will no longer provide service or parts for equipment long since out of production. Some specialist parts such as electrical control boards can no longer be found or are uneconomic to repair.
When looking for a digital printing press, many buyers fail to consider the extra expenses linked to operating the machine, in line with their levels of production. Otherwise known as TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), this calculation is important and should inform your investment decision. Here's what additional costs you should factor in, when determining any digital printing press’ TCO:
