2009 Digital Print Forum Study Report
In 2009 IPA conducted a comprehensive examination of 10 leading digital press systems for production printing.
ABOUT THE STUDY
The 2009 IPA Digital Print Forum included a broad testing criterion of repeatability, color integrity and sheet recyclability of the world's leading digital press systems. Results of the study are proving to be an invaluable resource for current users and prospective buyers of digital print production devices.
The 100-page results book is available in hard-copy only, as it includes actual press sheets submitted by each participating manufacturer. Table of Contents
SYSTEMS EXAMINED
- Canon imagePRESS C7000VP
- HP Indigo 7000
- Kodak NexPress S3000
- Océ CS665 Pro
- Presstek 52DI
- Screen Truepress 344
- Toshiba e-STUDIO6530c
- Xeikon 8000, Xeikon 3300
- Xerox iGen4
TESTS CONDUCTED
- Color repeatability within a press run
- Color repeatability across multiple press runs
- Pantone™ color matching accuracy
- Cross sheet evenness
- Resolutioncapability
- Vignettes quality
- Registration
- Speed capability
- Rub resistance
- Fading resistiance
- Cracking tendency
- Paper moisture content
- Substrate properties
- Coating capability
- GRACoL™ compatibility
- VDP compatibility
- JDF compatibility
- PDF/X compatibility
- De-inking capability
- Recyclability capability
HOW TO USE THE REPORT
Use the report to assure your current or prospective digital print system matches your company's unique needs and market conditions, while operating at peak performance.