Inkjet Press
Maple Press is proud to have added the groundbreaking HP T260 Mono web-fed Inkjet Press and the revolutionary Magnum Flexbook delivery system to our book manufacturing operations. This was the first-ever installation of this press in the Americas. After extensive research and testing, we found that the HP T260 achieves exceptional print quality that rivals traditional offset printing, solidifying our decision to integrate inkjet printing capabilities into our conventional press platform. With the inkjet press, we can handle print orders ranging from 250 copies to 6000+ copies.
Operating at speeds of up to 800 linear feet per minute, the HP T260 is comparable to web offset presses in terms of speed. What sets the HP T260 apart from other inkjet technologies is its dual sets of inkjet nozzles that span the entire web, ensuring consistent ink coverage across the entire page. The press can print four pages across on both sides, accommodating trim sizes of up to 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". With a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi, the press delivers incredibly sharp text and stunning details in halftone work. The ink is precisely applied dot for dot on the paper using a bonding agent, which creates a coating to minimize show-through and dot gain. This allows us to use standard offset papers for printing on the inkjet press.
Once the paper passes through the HP T260 printing units and dryers, it enters the Magnum Flexbook finishing device. The paper web goes through a series of ribbon folders, creating eight-page signatures. These signatures are notched in-line to provide a space for adhesive in the binding process. Maple Press is proud to be the first book manufacturing company to utilize Magnum Flexbook technology to create true notch signatures. The signatures are then tack glued and stacked into full book blocks, ready for binding as papercover or hardcover books. We offer a variety of stocked papers suitable for printing on the inkjet press, click here for a listing.
Inkjet printing technology has undergone significant advancements in recent years, and it will continue to evolve. The HP T260 positions Maple Press at the forefront of print technology, delivering the future of printing today and opening doors to even more possibilities tomorrow.
