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The evolution of digital pint technologies continues to unlock fresh opportunities for production print providers.

Consistent and reliable high quality results enable an increasingly varied product mix. Creative, color rich print empowers dynamic designs that can be cost efficiently versioned or adapted to changing requirements. Smooth job onboarding assures seamless production of responsive on demand high-quality, tailored printed products.

All are supported by the latest in digital technologies and automation capabilities that help unlock new avenues for creativity. They also improve operational efficiency and pave the way for sustainable business growth.

Embracing these is not just about upgrading machines…it’s about rethinking what’s possible in print. With advanced tools now at their fingertips, print providers can offer more personalized services, streamline complex workflows, and capitalize on emerging market trends.

More creativity

Digital production printers can unlock more creative print applications with:

  • Variable data printing (VDP)and programmatic printing: VDP and programmatic printing are key for print providers, allowing them to cater to the increasing demand for personalization and on-demand, short-run printing. Programmatic printing excels in real-time, on-demand jobs, which enables more cost-effective short-runs.
  • Color accuracy and consistency: Digital technology makes sure that the result always reflects the creative vision. Now, print providers can deliver incredible color accuracy and consistency, even with the most complex and intricate designs. Advanced color capabilities help achieve the precise shades and tones needed: whether it’s vibrant graphics for a fashion catalogue or standing out in white color for an elegant brochure.
  • Omnichannel experiences: With marketing becoming more and more omnichannel, print providers can align print campaigns with digital assets: such as websites, social media, and email marketing. For example, direct mail can include personalized greetings or QR codes linking to online promotions. The result is a seamless transition from print to digital, opening new opportunities for creative, multi-channel marketing campaigns.

More efficiency

Print providers can be more efficient by automating key tasks throughout the production process. They can greatly reduce manual labor, minimize errors, and streamline workflows. Not to mention boosting overall efficiency and productivity. Here’s how:

  • Reduced manual effort: Whereas traditional print processes often involve labor-intensive tasks, like file preparation and printer setup, automated assistance means machines can streamline repetitive tasks – handling them with precision and efficiency.

  • Fast turnaround: Digital printers equipped with automated features can quickly switch between jobs, automatically adjusting settings as needed. The result is a faster, smoother turnaround – boosting efficiency.
  • Consistent quality: Quality control is everything. But if it relies on manual inspections, which are time-consuming and subject to human error, mistakes can happen. In contrast, modern systems enable real-time monitoring of crucial factors, like color consistency and print precision, to make sure that every print job consistently meets the highest standards.
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More growth

As well as enabling greater efficiency and creativity, automation also helps make growth more manageable. Successful providers are increasingly looking to scale their operations and handle a larger volume of work.

Automated solutions allow for a ‘short-run printing revolution’. Clients increasingly expecting fast turnaround times and customized print jobs has led to more frequent, but smaller orders. This trend highlights even more the need for versatile, digital printing capabilities to handle short-run demands.

Konica Minolta is celebrating a major milestone in 2025 – 20 years of pioneering innovation in the production print industry that has paved the way a highly responsive portfolio of solutions.

They include Konica Minolta’s award-winning AccurioJet KM-1 B2 UV digital inkjet press. It enables high-volume UV inkjet printing to address a wider set of application needs, from book printing, online production, packaging, direct marketing, and commercial printing to being used as an offset printer alternative. 

There is also the AccurioPress family that ranges from the entry-level AccurioPrint 2100 to the newly launched high-speed AccurioPress C12010/S and C14010/S Series of production printers. The dry toner press portfolio and technology provides unrivalled image quality and shapes digital transformation of professional print. They incorporate advanced automation, enabling fewer human touchpoints, higher productivity and less waste with energy-saving capabilities.

Talk to us and discover more about how they can help your operation unlock creativity, efficiency and growth.

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