Print Solutions
Kodak has developed optimised water based ink and primer products for its high speed continuous inkjet technologies – Stream and Ultrastream Technology – that enhance the benefits of both technologies in all applications.
As part of the launch of new brands, the company is now introduces Ektacolor inks and Optimax primers.
Ektacolor inks used in Stream inkjet technology, including the Prosper 7000 Turbo press, Prosper 6000 press and Prosper Imprinting Systems, are specially formulated to create brighter, clearer, punchier print, at fast speeds.
The inks are available for both pigment and dye based applications (Prosper Imprinting Systems only), allowing maximum versatility for customers.
Like the already announced Kodachrome Inks for the Ultrastream technology systems, Ektacolor inks are manufactured using Kodak's proprietary pigment micro-milling process, which creates extremely fine nanoparticle pigments with a very narrow size distribution. The finer pigments make the ink easier to jet, reduce light scatter, and deliver ultra thin dried ink layers as well as a superior colour gamut. Another common feature of Ektacolor and Kodachrome inks is lower levels of humectants. This results in faster drying, even when printing with high ink coverage on difficult substrates. The inks contain no volatile organic compound (VOCs), which directly benefits sustainability and improves the working environment for press operators.
Kodak has also launched a range of Optimax primers. By applying these primers, printers can avoid using expensive inkjet treated papers and other specialty substrates. Optimax primers improve ink receptivity, ink adhesion, rub resistance, and image quality across a huge variety of substrates, including paper, cardboard, plastic, film, and even metalised materials. In addition, the primers facilitate the recyclability of printed products by improving deinkability.
Kodak offers an Optimax Enhanced Primer for coated papers and an Optimax Standard Primer for uncoated papers. Optimax Packaging Primers are available for uncoated and coated corrugated and folding carton packaging applications, personal care products, as well as for non absorbent substrates such as plastic and film. The primers reduce a printer’s reliance on expensive, hard to source specialty substrates and enhance the durability and color clarity of print applications.
‘With over 55 years of experience under our belt, no one knows inkjet better than Kodak. We leverage this deep expertise to create the inks and primers that are used in our Stream and Ultrastream inkjet technology product lines. The introduction of Kodachrome and Ektacolor inks and Optimax primers is just one example of the innovation and competitive differentiator that we continue to deliver to customers,’ commented Jim Continenza, executive chairman and chief executive officer, Kodak. ‘Along with our high speed continuous inkjet technologies, these inks and primers create a complete inkjet ecosystem with perfectly matched components, all developed and manufactured in-house by Kodak. This helps printers produce a huge variety of applications efficiently, productively and profitably.’
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