If you stop and think for a second, there are several industries that are still heavily reliant on paper outside of the print sector – and we are not only talking about small companies that cannot afford to go digital. Kyocera has identified some key trends in this regard and are certainly benefiting from them.
Even companies that are fully immersed in digital transformation are heavily reliant on the print and paper from healthcare and utilities to the education and finance industry. As a medium for communication, it continues to enjoy a degree of authority and reliability. And it is a very interesting trend that they are increasingly turning to the services of print service providers that are inkjet enables for reasons ranging from cost-effectiveness, to speed of turnaround and variable data personalisation.
Digital printers enable users to combine the authority of paper with the ability to produce jobs of varying lengths with a high degree of customisation. Within the digital environment, inkjet is gaining the upper hand because it can produce high volumes more affordably than most toner devices.
The TASKalfa Pro 15000c therefore offers a way to scale up your printing capabilities, so that you can produce customised content in large quantities on site. Rather than outsourcing to a potentially expensive trade service provider, there is now another, more attractive option.
Is inkjet worth it?
Printers servicing sectors such as those stated above stand to benefit from acquiring an inkjet print device due to their specific performance characteristics. Most toner printers are designed for convenience rather than productivity, so once the output exceeds 1,000 prints per job, printing can become incredibly expensive and inefficient. However, unless you are producing millions of impressions a month, it is not worth a substantial investment for an offset press either. The solution is inkjet.
Inkjet devices like the TASKalfa Pro 15000c are specifically designed to handle higher volumes while retaining the advantages of digital printing, such as faster turnaround speeds and personalisation using variable data. Although the initial cost of investment might seem high compared to outsourcing, you need to consider the return on investment and long-term benefits. You would instantly be able to cover your own printing needs and take complete control over costs. Plus, inkjet provides the flexibility to produce different volumes efficiently and cost- effectively with just one device.
Looking beyond the cost benefits, you would also gain the independence by bringing your high- volume printing in house. In industries where punctuality is important, such as healthcare and education, this is a clear advantage. With a reliable device such as the TASKalfa Pro 15000c, you know that you will meet deadlines with minimal downtime. In terms of security, bringing your print operations on site will prevent unauthorised access.
