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6 ways printing technology is changing – and why it matters for your business

6 ways printing technology is changing – and why it matters for your business

Modern-Printing-Methods

Modern industry is everchanging – with new technologies materialising at a frightening rate, businesses are consistently finding faster and more efficient ways to operate.  The print industry is no different.

Modern printing encompasses all the traditional aspects of printing such as speed and quality, but now also takes into account smart working with cloud integration and cost-effective, sustainable consumables.

Thanks to technology advancements and green printing, the landscape is changing. Printing is faster, more efficient and better quality. Here are some examples of how printing technology is changing:

Print Management Software

Print Management Software

Print management software (PMS) offers all-encompassing packages that take care of your printing. PMS systems manage all types of devices such as desktop printers, scanners and copiers. A PMS system is like a printer driver but offers much better functionality for managing networked printers.

PMS systems can be accessed from all types of devices, including tablets, phones and laptops. You can easily edit documents, combine print jobs, keep track of previous work and plan future printing jobs.   

Developments in Digital Inkjet Printing

For many years, offset printing has been the industry standard but deman has seen a steady decline  in recent years due to the processing time and costs involved.  Commerical Inkjet printers have improved markedly in recent years becoming faster, more reliable and of higher-quality.  Professional-grade machines are now capable of rendering at speeds of up to 4 thousand words per-minute. 
 
Digital Print Technology has also improved greatly in terms of quality; it can now render extremely detailed, intricate designs that would have previously been impossible. These advancements allow designers to print with much fewer limitations than with offset printing. 
 
 
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Hybrid Print Technologies

Many are intimated by the pace of technologival inovation and as such can be reluctant to change their processses. Ironically, technology allows businesses to integrate both digital and offset processes. For those relucatnt to switch to purely digital processes, this process allows users to send images to electronic print plates which can accomodate complex print projects with many different colors and finishes. 

Software Innovations

Graphic design and print software has really streamlined printing projects in recent years. With constantly evolving tools and features, printers can now accomplish much more in a much shorter period of time.
 
Better workflows and remote collaboration are two key advancements that have had a dramatic impact on the print industry in recent years.

Green Printing

There has never been a more critical time for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices. The print industry is no different. Print companies such as Mixam are employing more sustainable print methods which have minimal impact on the environment. 

Recyclable paper, eco-friendly inks and biodegradable products are just some of the ways the print industry is doing its part in the fight for a greener future.  

What does this mean for print businesses?

In a nutshell, these various advancements allow printers to provider a higher quality product, faster and more cost-effective than ever before. 
 

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