Hot! Hot! Hot! The era of domestic 1200dpi high-definition inkjet has arrived, a comprehensive review of 1200dpi domestic inkjet printing equipment
In recent years, in order to cope with the constantly changing consumer environment, digital printing equipment suppliers have continuously innovated, upgrading inkjet technology and achieving significant breakthroughs in print quality, speed, and media applications. High-speed inkjet printing, which made its debut at Drupa in 2008, began to gain traction in China in 2018. For a long time, foreign inkjet printing technology led the market, but the equipment was expensive and the operating costs were high, with only a few installations in high-end domestic printing enterprises. Some industry experts have pointed out that the application of inkjet printing technology is the biggest opportunity for Chinese printing equipment manufacturers to overtake competitors on a curve. 2018At the 7th China International Full Printing Exhibition, domestic black-and-white rotary inkjet printing equipment made its debut. 2020At the 8th Full Printing Exhibition, digital printing equipment suppliers such as Founder Electronics, Shengde Technology, Yingkejie, Spandex, and Hongbo Intelligent collectively showcased their high-speed inkjet printing products, marking a breakthrough for domestic rotary inkjet printing equipment from black-and-white to color. 2020–2021New technologies gave rise to new momentum. The continuously improved print quality, high cost-effectiveness in the medium-to-short print run sector, and production flexibility of domestic high-speed inkjet printing equipment quickly gained market recognition. Since 2019, the annual installation volume of domestic equipment has grown significantly, reaching about 280 units per year in 2020 and 2021. 2022The enthusiastic market response continued to drive suppliers to actively pursue further R&D, enriching the product line. In 2022, domestic color rotary inkjet printing equipment and related technologies made significant breakthroughs, with the launch of domestic 1200dpi high-definition color rotary inkjet printing equipment. Second half of 2022–2023Several suppliers successively launched 1200dpi color rotary high-speed inkjet printing equipment, and the applicable substrates expanded from offset paper and digital offset paper to coated paper, taking a key step in the rapid development of high-speed inkjet equipment. Meanwhile, inkjet printing suppliers in the digital label field also began to focus on innovation, launching 1200dpi equipment. The 1200dpi inkjet printing dots are much finer than the 175-line traditional offset dots, setting a new benchmark for the printing quality of domestic rotary inkjet printing equipment. At the same time, compared with offset printing, the break-even print run for high-speed inkjet printing has also increased to around 2,000 copies, providing more options for print businesses such as print-on-demand, commercial printing, office printing, and labels. The successful application on coated paper has also accelerated the potential for high-speed inkjet equipment to expand into the packaging sector. November 1–4, 2023At the 9th China International Full Printing Exhibition, domestic high-speed inkjet solution suppliers will be fully represented, alongside numerous internationally renowned brands competing on the same stage. You will once again witness the top-level competition of high-speed inkjet printing equipment!Founder ElectronicsFounder Jieting High-Definition Color Inkjet Rotary Press P4400CHD/5600CHD/P6600CHD
A milestone product in China's inkjet printing field. This device uses a 1200dpi industrial-grade piezoelectric printhead and a more refined multi-level ink drop control technology. It employs specialized water-based pigment inks from top ink manufacturers, with the printhead producing a minimum ink drop of only 1.5pL. Combined with Founder's continuous improvements over more than a decade in rotary press platforms, upgraded tension and drying systems, and brand-new RIP screening, text processing, and color management technologies, it achieves color quality that surpasses traditional printing.
Ultra-High Printing QualityThe equipment boasts significant advantages such as "printing quality comparable to traditional offset printing, ultra-low ink usage costs, efficient and stable production output, and an exceptionally long equipment lifespan," helping customers gain a competitive edge in the market with excellent print quality and lower overall costs.The recently released P6600CHD3.0 addresses the challenges of high-speed inkjet printing on coated paper, achieving high-definition, delicate, and vivid color printing quality on coated paper, marking another milestone breakthrough in the development of domestic high-speed inkjet technology. Compared to 600dpi color machines, it reduces operating costs by approximately 30% and increases production efficiency by about 30%, providing companies with greater potential to improve profitability.In addition, Founder has launched the 1200dpi high-definition black-and-white inkjet web printing machines P4400HD/P5600HD targeting the book and publication sector, offering more options for different customers.Sundar TechnologySundar Brilliant M440C/M680CColor Digital Inkjet Printing Machines
The highest-resolution color digital inkjet printing equipment among domestic counterparts features a print head with a physical resolution of up to 1600 dpi, double-sided color, and high-definition image quality. It uses ultra-fine 2.1 pL ink droplets, fully servo-driven with a high-precision correction and positioning system. As a roll-to-sheet machine, it can perform post-printing slitting and mark-reading misalignment separation, facilitating subsequent binding processes. It reaches a maximum speed of 120 meters per minute. The machine is highly adaptable to different types of paper and can achieve high-quality printing on coated paper.
1600dpi Ultra-High-Definition Copperplate Paper Print SampleIt is worth mentioning that the Brilliant M440C color digital inkjet printer only requires 2 print heads per color, with only one print head seam point. This is currently the least in the industry; it is the top configuration among similar domestic products, and, combined with a comprehensive digital workflow system, can deliver high-quality full-color printing!In addition, Saint Technology's 1600dpi high-definition inkjet family also includes the Brilliant M330C high-speed color inkjet printer, the Elite M440/M680 high-speed monochrome inkjet printers, and the Elite M440-R / M680-R / M880-R high-speed monochrome inkjet printers, among other models, suitable for various customer production scenarios.Yingkejie Digital TechnologyYingkejie High-Definition Series Inkjet Rotary Digital PrintersINKJ DT4402CHDINKJ DT4402CHD
Black and White Inkjet Rotary Digital Printing Equipment INKJ DT4402
The Yingkejie High-Definition Color Inkjet Web Digital Printer INKJ DT4402CHD uses Kyocera's new generation 1200dpi*1200dpi industrial-grade on-demand piezoelectric printheads, with a minimum droplet size of 1.5PL. Combined with multi-level variable droplets, it ensures smooth and natural color gradients, smoother halftones, and achieves high-definition image quality, with a maximum printing speed of up to 150 meters per minute. Its unique dot design, combined with reasonable waveform control, enables high-quality printing on various media. With the new anti-turbulence droplet technology and a combination of multiple drying methods, the ink-holding capacity for water-based inks is significantly improved.
The INKJ DT4402CHD enhances image quality and solves the challenges of printing on non-absorbent media such as coated paper with high-speed inkjet digital printers, achieving print quality comparable to offset printing. It requires no online coating or pre-coating processes and can start printing immediately, truly enabling perfect printing on ordinary coated paper with high-speed inkjet digital printers, saving labor and material costs and enhancing the core competitiveness of printing enterprises.
INKJ DT4402CHD Printed Coated Paper Sample
The INKJ DT4402CHD adopts the latest generation of independently developed integrated cutting system for cutting. Compared with the previous cutting system, the speed has nearly doubled, capable of handling cutting tasks at a printing speed of 150 meters per minute. With an integrated design with the printing unit, it achieves higher overall integration, smarter operation, and a more compact structure, saving space and facilitating installation. This brings higher productivity to printing enterprise users while reducing resource waste.
The Yingkejia High-Definition Color Inkjet Rotary Digital Printing Machine INKJ DT4402CHD and the Yingkejia Black-and-White Inkjet Rotary Digital Printing Device INKJ DT4402 both feature stable and efficient continuous production capabilities, ultra-low operating costs, longer service life, and more flexible upgrade options. They can be widely used in fields such as quick printing for graphics and text, government printing, and other production areas.
Tiankewei Intelligent Technology
Tiankewei KaizhiJET 8800
Full-Sheet Inkjet Rotary Printing Press
The KaizhiJET 8800 features the largest format among domestic inkjet products, with a maximum printing width of up to 880mm. It also supports multiple paper widths including 440mm, 560mm, 650mm, 717mm, 787mm, and 880mm. The device comes in various configurations including single-color, dual-color, and four-color options, with a maximum resolution of 1200×2400 dpi, suitable for customers with different requirements. The highest printing speed reaches 120m/min, enabling an instantaneous output of 60-80 million A4 prints, greatly meeting users' urgent printing needs.
The Kaizhi 8800 supports online coating, which means it is a true inkjet printer capable of printing on standard coated paper. The paper remains very stable at high speeds, enabling precise multi-color registration at high-speed printing. The dual-roll automatic paper feeding module meets customers' needs for continuous printing without stopping to change paper, significantly enhancing continuous production capacity.
The Kaizhi 8800 offers three paper collection modes: roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet, and the innovative 787mm/880mm double-spec automatic folding and collection unit, meeting different user demands. With inline folding, the printed output can be directly bound, greatly improving production efficiency.
TianKeWei's independently developed DRS Distributed Job Rasterization System supports processing over 1,000 color PDF pages per minute, minimizing print preparation time. Another software system, Taylors, integrates visual layout and print queue management, allowing printing and job processing to occur simultaneously, maximizing production efficiency.
At the same time, TianKeWei has also launched the latest platform featuring 440/560-width color (or single-color) rotary inkjet printers, along with supporting equipment for rotary inline saddle-stitching, providing diversified options for different markets and customers.
Spande
Spande SPD-C440WD
Color Rotary Inkjet Printing System
The SPD-C440WD can perform inkjet printing on coated paper and newsprint. With highly saturated water-based pigment inks and an ultra-high print resolution of 1200dpi × 1200dpi, it ensures high-quality printing. At the same time, with a width of 440mm-wide enough to place two A4 sheets side by side-and a positioning accuracy error of ±0.2mm, it provides high-standard front-to-back registration. The SPD-C440WD is designed for book and publication quality.
SPD-C440WD printed coated paper sample effectHongbo IntelligentHongbo Intelligent Kirin660XBrand new comprehensive digital inkjet solution for books and publications
The Kirin660X is developed for higher-demand on-demand printing, suitable for POD on-demand publishing and printing, government document printing, industrial manuals, commercial printing, and other domestic and international market needs. It is designed for industrial production and offers advantages such as mass production, high quality, flexibility, reliability, and extremely high return on investment.
It adopts the new generation 1200 DPI inkjet printing technology, featuring high-resolution industrial-grade printheads and an integrated inkjet control system. It achieves a maximum 1200*1200 dpi high-precision output, with quality comparable to offset printing. It produces vivid image quality, texture, detail, and accurate color reproduction, reaching a new level in high-speed inkjet printing and meeting the national standards for book and periodical printing quality.
It enables industrial, automated, and integrated book inkjet printing, covering the entire production process from roll feeding, alignment correction, printing, drying, rewinding, to post-processing such as cutting and stacking. With a maximum production speed of 150 m/min and fast job changeover, it is ideal for industrial flexible production. No plates are required, and printing can be done on demand, ensuring both small-batch, multi-batch orders and large-scale production orders are met. The integrated machine design, high-precision processing, advanced tension control system, and key components from internationally renowned brands, combined with strong hardware and software capabilities, ensure long-term stable production.
Run Tianzhi Inkjet Printing
Phenix330C
POD High-Speed Inkjet Digital Printing Machine
The Cai Shen Phenix 330C color rotary inkjet printer integrates core functions such as inkjet control technology and media transport technology independently developed by Run Tian Zhi, focusing on the societal trends of energy saving, environmental protection, and intelligence. The equipment configuration is further upgraded, with a printing speed of up to 100 meters per minute. It uses a 1200dpi industrial-grade on-demand piezoelectric printhead, and Epson's proprietary PrecisionCore technology provides more precise and efficient printing support for the Cai Shen Phenix color/black-and-white series. The registration accuracy in duplex printing mode has an error of no more than 0.1mm. The printer can perform intelligent online cutting and achieve staggered stacking and separate output. This equipment is mainly used in scenarios such as quick printing of documents and graphics, government printing, and educational textbooks.Yin Zhi Ming TechnologyYin Zhi Ming Technology DPM440C/560C/660C SeriesHigh-definition color inkjet rotary digital printers
The core technology of Yinzhiming Technology's DPM440C/560C/660C series starts from the ink supply system and extends to various aspects including printhead splicing, compensation, and ink scraping, enhancing printing quality and printhead lifespan. Through the intelligent ink volume distribution system, high-quality printing can be achieved while reducing ink consumption, offering high cost performance. The unique printhead drive technology reaches an optimal level in the industry, fully utilizing the high-performance indicators of the printhead and improving printing quality from the source. The minimum ink drop can reach 1.5 pl, printing speed can reach 180 m/min, and the high-precision output has a resolution of 1200*1200 dpi. The multi-point printing technology ensures smooth edges and high clarity for text and images. An independent drying and cooling system is used, supporting printing on standard coated paper.Yutian MachineryYutian Machinery HTS-220/330-9CDigital Inkjet PrinterThe core technology of Yinzhiming Technology's DPM440C/560C/660C series starts with the ink supply system and extends to various aspects, including printhead splicing, compensation, and ink scraping, enhancing printing quality and printhead lifespan. Through the intelligent ink volume distribution system, high-quality printing can be achieved while reducing ink consumption, providing excellent cost performance. The unique printhead drive technology reaches an optimal level in the industry, fully utilizing the high-performance features of the printhead and improving printing quality from the source. The minimum ink drop can reach 1.5 pl, printing speed can reach 180 m/min, and the high-precision output has a resolution of 1200*1200 dpi. Multi-point printing technology ensures smooth edges and high clarity for text and images. An independent drying and cooling system is used, supporting printing on standard coated paper. Yutian Machinery Yutian Machinery HTS-220/330-9C Digital Inkjet Printer
The Yutian Machinery HTS-220/330-9C digital inkjet printer uses the world's top high-speed, high-precision industrial on-demand piezoelectric printheads, achieving speeds of up to 50m/min and a resolution of up to 1200dpi. It features high quality, high precision, and long service life. The equipment can be equipped with nine printing modules, capable of implementing various printing processes. It easily supports full-color printing on both transparent and non-transparent materials, and offers functions such as multiple version sequencing, plate-less printing, single-sheet printing, and variable data printing. It also has multiple spot color mixing modes to expand the color gamut, further broaden printing applications, reduce ink costs, simplify printing processes, and greatly improve efficiency. The printing is done via non-contact inkjet, eliminating the need for pre-coating the material. It is highly adaptable to substrates such as paper, PVC, PET, PE, BOPP, and gold and silver foils. No surface pre-coating is needed, reducing steps and lowering costs.
The HTS-220/330-9C is designed for diverse products in both small and large batches, with short printing cycle times. Compared with traditional equipment, it does not require setup time, changes between jobs quickly, and has more than twice the productivity. Using exclusive RIP color separation software, original ink manufacturer waveforms, and user-customizable ICC creation, combined with the unique texture of UV inks, it delivers exquisite print quality and fully expands brand imagination. Features such as the automatic white coverage prevention function allow pre-stored ICC curves of common market materials, making it easy to choose the best machine and paper characteristics for optimal color reproduction.Kingttian TechnologyKingttian L-Press 51High-speed digital label printing machine
The Jingu Tian L-Press 510 high-speed digital label printer is equipped with the industry's top-tier Samba printhead, highlighting outstanding advantages such as high precision, high productivity, long lifespan, and ease of maintenance. The device features a maximum printing width of 510mm, a physical resolution of up to 1200dpi*1200dpi, and a minimum ink drop size of 2 picoliters. It can print fonts as small as 0.9pt and can realistically reproduce fine lines in complex graphics with its edge enhancement function, keeping lines delicate and smooth even under 100x magnification. In addition to high-precision imaging, the printer achieves a full-resolution speed of up to 80m/min, is equipped with a high-precision frame, and utilizes self-developed critical precision components to enable 24-hour nonstop efficient operation, meeting the demands of continuous high-efficiency production.
The device offers a wide range of selectable color gamut, covering nearly 95% of Pantone colors, with vibrant transparent colors, strong white ink coverage, and remarkable color performance. It achieves delicate visuals while highly restoring true colors, delivering image-level print quality. The printed products also possess excellent wear resistance, heat resistance, and lightfastness, maintaining color integrity when exposed to water or oil. Special application scenarios have been fully considered, resulting in broader adaptability.
The Jingu Tian L-Press 330I/330S high-speed digital label printer can also be equipped with Samba printheads or self-developed printheads, with a physical resolution of up to 1200dpi*1200dpi and a maximum printing width of 330mm. Based on equally outstanding performance, it provides a cost-effective option. The Jingu Tian L-Series printers are widely used in consumer daily chemicals, food and beverages, beauty and medical products, specialized industrial labels, as well as for printing variable data and anti-counterfeit labels.