LEC 10: Unusual Digital Printing Applications: Wood, Ceramics, and Direct-to-Object Technologies

What is digital wood printing?

A specialized form of printing on wood using digital technology.

What are the main sectors for digital wood printing?

Flooring and doors.

What is the speed of Barberan's single pass inkjet printers?

60 minutes per minute.

Which materials can Barberan's printers print on?

MDF, HDF, melamine, and wood.

Which company manufactures the JFX200-25313 EX printer?

Mimaki.

What types of materials can Roland's IU-1000 F print on?

Particle board, plywood, and fiberboard.

What is the maximum thickness that EFI's Cubik printers can handle?

Up to 4.72 inches.

What type of inks does EFI's Cubik use?

Mineral inks that are fade resistant.

What is the print speed of EFI's Cubik UV LED inks?

Up to 75 linear meters per minute.

What is the purpose of Cefla Finishing's J-Print SP?

For printing on wood derivatives, plastics, fiber cement, and metal.

What are the advantages of using water-based inks in ceramics printing?

Lower VOC emissions, reduced carbon emissions, less drying time, and higher print quality.

Which company produces the Kerajet S7 and P7 printers?

Kerajet.

What is the maximum print resolution of Kerajet's S7 printer?

1200 x 1016 dpi.

What types of printers does Roland offer for ceramics?

UV Flatbed printer and Dye-sublimation printer.

What is the maximum width of Roland's printers?

Up to 64 inches.

What is direct-to-object printing?

A printing method that prints directly on objects without transfer media.

What types of items can be printed with direct-to-object printing?

Golf balls, pens, USB drives, and more.

What is the function of handheld inkjet printers?

To print directly onto various objects in a portable manner.

What is Braille printing?

A printing method that creates raised structures for tactile reading.

What type of ink is suitable for Braille printing?

UV curable inks.

What is the main benefit of using digital inkjet printing for ceramics?

It allows for more complex images and effects compared to traditional methods.

What is the significance of the reduction in VOC emissions when using water-based inks?

It contributes to a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process.

What is the maximum speed of Kerajet printers?

90 meters per minute.

What is the purpose of the Fiery proServer in EFI Cretaprint?

For color management.

What types of objects can INX print directly on?

Glasses, phone cases, saw blades, and pop cans.

What is a key feature of the EBS-260 handheld inkjet printer?

It allows for printing on various surfaces and objects.

What is the market status of direct-to-object printing?

It is a relatively small area of the digital printing market.

What is the benefit of using UV-LED inks in Mutoh printers?

They allow for high-quality printing on various objects.