There are many ways that a digital printing press could save your business money; both short term, regarding capital outlay, and ongoing, in the form of lower operating costs.
It should definitely be a consideration if you like the idea of speedy, efficient, small print runs, printing flexibility and a reduction in energy costs. Read on for more details on some of the ways that a digital printing press could be the right investment for your business as the economy reopens again after the pandemic.
1. Lower initial outlay
A digital printing press is often less expensive to buy than top range flexographic machine. This makes them a good economic choice for businesses that need relatively small print runs, rather than those where printing volumes are very high (an area in which flexographic printing still offers superior value for money, so long as the print requirements are uniform). A lower upfront cost can be extremely important for small businesses, where budgets may be tight and there is a reluctance to take on large debts for machinery finance.
2. Improved efficiency
Print runs can be completed quickly and efficiently using a digital printing machine, ensuring the maximum return on your investment. Using high-end toner or inkjet technology ensures quality results every time and investing in a good quality label finshing systems optimising production. Also consider the next step and the possibility of a Hybrid Digital Printing and finishing system, combining the best of both technologies.
3. Time savings
There are many ways in which a digital printing press can save you time - and saved time invariably means saved money in a busy business environment. Time can be saved through ease of operation and fast print-run setup. With no printing plates to change, jobs can be pre-programmed in advance and automated to proceed at the click of a button, or according to a print schedule. This opens up possibilities for more flexible shift patterns, increased productivity, and remote operation for many print runs.
4. Less downtime
The fact that digital printing allows for the changing of jobs in super-fast time means that there is less day-to-day downtime. This soon adds up in terms of the average number of print runs you can complete per shift, employee input, and your average cost per unit. With fewer mechanical parts to inspect and maintain (and to go wrong!), there is also less downtime needed for scheduled maintenance and unexpected repairs.
5. Consistent quality
A high-quality digital print engine will deliver economic, consistently high standards on small volume print runs using different graphics and data sets. Wastage goes down, while reliability and overall quality standards go up.
Next steps
All of these factors make digital printing technology a good choice when it comes to packaging and label printing in a range of different sectors, from retail, textiles and food to pharmaceutical, security, chemical, logistics and service industries. To find out about our range of digital and hybrid printing presses, please get in touch with one of our print technology specialists today.
