How inkjet technology drives business growth

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“Businesses that want to reduce energy consumption and increase productivity are switching to inkjet,” says Heidie-Mari Middel, Production Team Leader at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa.

As companies strive to adapt to rising energy costs, environmental concerns, and evolving market demands, inkjet technology emerges as the answer for businesses looking to achieve more for less.

What is inkjet technology?

Inkjet printing is a type of digital printing that delivers precision and speed by propelling millions of tiny ink droplets onto a substrate. Combining the flexibility of digital technology with the high-volume capability of offset printing, inkjet is quickly becoming the preferred solution for production print environments.

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For businesses transitioning from traditional laser or offset printers, the benefits of inkjet are transformative. Kyocera’s flagship TASKalfa Pro series demonstrates why inkjet is the future:

• High productivity: Up to 150 pages per minute with reduced downtime.

• Media flexibility: Handles diverse substrates from lightweight to heavy cardstock.

• Energy efficiency: Water-based inkjets use less power and operate with reduced heat, which cut costs and emissions.

Why businesses are choosing inkjet

1. Enhanced print quality and speed
Kyocera’s inkjet devices, like the TASKalfa Pro 15000c, combine high resolution with outstanding colour reproduction. From marketing brochures to professional-grade publications, inkjet ensures precision, vibrancy, and clarity—all delivered with remarkable speed. For example, the TASKalfa Pro 15000c’s 60-second warm-up and 5.5-second first-page print make it one of the fastest in its class.

2. Cost-effective production
Inkjet’s lower total cost of ownership (TCO) means businesses save on consumables, maintenance, and energy. The TASKalfa Pro series, with fewer moving parts and innovative low-temperature drying technology, minimises service needs while maximising uptime, making it an ideal choice for print service providers.

3. Sustainability in action
Sustainability is integral to Kyocera’s philosophy of “doing what is right as a human being.” Inkjet technology aligns with this ethos by reducing energy consumption, using water-based inks, and eliminating the need for fusing processes. These innovations help businesses achieve green goals, reduce their carbon footprint, and meet growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible practices.

4. Versatility for diverse markets
From publishers and marketing agencies to educational institutions and healthcare providers, inkjet technology addresses a wide range of applications. Its ability to handle short and long print runs, personalise materials, and ensure consistency makes it an invaluable asset for businesses aiming to expand their offerings.

Middel says that Kyocera’s inkjet devices do more than print—they empower businesses. Whether producing high-volume transactional documents or eye-catching creative materials, inkjet technology offers a winning combination of reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

With increased uptime and productivity comes the potential to grow your business and improve your return on investment (ROI) on printing devices. “Inkjet provides opportunities for businesses to reduce expenses and maximise output, making it the clear choice,” concludes Middel.