Whether in-plant operations have made the jump from toner-based systems to inkjet, plan to do so, or are considering doing so, one thing is clear: in-plant managers hold strong perceptions about inkjet’s ability to fulfill their operations’ needs, and also have concerns about both stock limitations and print quality.
All of the in-plant managers interviewed for this article have attended the Inkjet Summit, where they received detailed, compelling information about inkjet technology, including its array of platforms, capabilities, and flexibility. Emerging from these events, however, these managers elected to continue their reliance on toner-based systems. Why do some managers still feel inkjet technology is not the right fit for their in-plants? We decided to find out.
Dan Marx, Content Director for Wide-Format Impressions, holds extensive knowledge of the graphic communications industry, resulting from his more than three decades working closely with business owners, equipment and materials developers, and thought leaders.