Monochrome Still Rules

Kodak emphasized its capability for speed in the monochrome market with ink-jet technology. The VJ1000 printing system uses continuous ink-jet print head technology and offers throughput of up to 500 fpm or 2,180 (8.5x11?) ppm, and resolutions of 300x600 dpi. This system can also be upgraded to spot and process color. While high-speed ink-jet devices don’t offer the same level of quality as toner-based engines, the operating costs and speed make them a good alternative for several applications. The quality is acceptable for transactional documents and the ability to add color means users can migrate into the “transpromo” market. “Transpromo” refers to the inclusion of promotional marketing messages directly into transactional documents such as statements.