Calgary-Alberta-based iSys Label, developer and manufacturer of short-run to mid-run digital label printers, has added white toner to its line of label-printing solutions. Developers at iSys Label have created an RIP plug-in for its software that allows users to print both background white and spot colour white all in a single pass. “The white toner will significantly change the way graphics, labels and packaging are done today in the digital printing market space,” said the OEM. “The ability to print using white toner opens an entire range of markets and potential applications for commercial printers and private brand owners.”
The technology is ideal for printing on dark or coloured substrates, transparent films and textured stocks, opening up additional creative possibilities. “We’ve been looking forward to the release of white toner for a long time,” said Mark Hopkins, President of iSys Label. “Time and time again, our customers have asked for the availability of white toner and now we can deliver.”
Using single-pass technology, labels and packaging using white toner can now be printed on demand. There is no need to invest in new equipment. Loading of the white toner is easy and takes a fraction of time. Users simply replace the black toner and drum cartridges with the white cartridge combination. When users want to return to four-colour printing, all that’s needed is to replace the white toner/drum combination with the original black toner/drum and resume regular printing.
“By having white toner, the market for short-run digital labels greatly expands,” said Randy Rickert, Director of iSys Label. “We can now offer the Edge 850 and Apex 1290 as a print solution for the high-end cosmetics and beverage markets, as well as for print shops looking to run decals and stickers on clear films. The opacity of the white toner is exceptionally high – and we believe the addition of this consumable is going to be a game changer for the digital printing market,” he added.
