The key to selecting the best full-color industrial inkjet is to clearly understand what you'll use the machine for and how often you'll use it. It's easier than it sounds, and we've created a short guide to help.
Print Requirements: Envelopes
Frequency: 1-3 times/week
Job Size: 250-500 pieces
Recommendation: RapidColor EnveJet
The RapidColor EnveJet is a tabletop full-color inkjet exclusively made for envelope printing. The EnveJet has full-bleed capabilities and uses the HP FI-1000 printhead, giving you up to an 11.7" Wide print area at up to 1200 x 1200 dpi.
Print Requirements: Tall products up to 10" High
Frequency: 1-5 times/week
Job Size: Varies
Recommendation: RapidColor Core
The RapidColor Core is a full-color inkjet that leaves feeding and collection up to you. Someone can hand-feed boxes, bags, coasters, wood, coffee sleeves, and just about any flat surface can be run through the RapidColor Core. You can also add a feeder or shingle conveyor for longer runs.
Print Requirements: Envelopes and Everything Else
Frequency: 2-4 times/week
Job Size: Varies
Recommendation: 1170 RapidColor Pro
The 1170 RapidColor Pro is our most versatile medium-duty full-color printer. It runs envelopes and other products up to 1/8" thick. For thicker products, move the feeder to the side and begin hand-feeding products up to 10" tall.
Print Requirements: Envelopes and products up to 3/8" thick
Frequency: 4-5 times/week
Job Size: Varies
Recommendation: Kirk-Rudy FireJet 4C Printer
The FireJet 4C Printer is a workhorse built around the Memjet Duraflex Printhead with a 12.75" wide print area and speeds up to 18,000 an hour at 1600 x 954 dpi. The heavy-duty feeder, alignment table, base, and conveyor easily keep up for daily high-volume printing.
We're here to help you determine which of the full-color industrial inkjets best meets your current and future needs. Please get in touch with us for free print samples, quotes, and more.