Graphic Imagers : Narrow Format Technology

Guide to Narrow Format Digital Printers & Copiers

Narrow Format, Big Opportunity

Narrow format is a perfect fit for specialty printers looking to take their first step into a world of highly lucrative vertical markets. Stay in touch with the opportunities and the equipment here.

To help you better evaluate the small-format digital imaging systems currently available, we’ve divided the following guide into two sections:

Narrow Format Guide 1.pdf (high end pdf, 60KB)

The second contains a listing of color digital printers and copiers, all of which are able to print paper, labels and transparencies of varying sizes. Though these devices can be used in specialty printing applications, they may also be used for either common computer printing or copying applications.

Narrow Format Guide 2.pdf (color copiers pdf, 116KB)

Note:

• All models use dry toner technology with the exception of HP-Indigo,
  which uses a liquid toner.
• All page per minute (PPM) approximations use letter sized paper.
• Specifications are subject to change at the manufacturers discretion.

Daytona Trophy: Delighted with Digital
by Laurie Stahl, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
(April 04)
“ Moving to narrow format digital for us was like driving a car after spending years behind a horse and buggy,” …
Full story (Members-only) (71k Acrobat)

Impressa Fills a Niche with High Quality Small Format Jobs
by Laurie Stahl, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
(March 04)
“ Sixty to seventy percent of our work is digital small or medium
format jobs”…
Full story (Members-only) (121k Acrobat)

Meto-Graphics Profits by Bringing Small Format Digital to Industrial Printing
by Laurie Stahl, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
(February 04)
Most of their jobs are truly industrial in nature working on OEM parts, machines, military equipment, and electronic assemblies…
Full story (Members-only) (45k Acrobat)

Small Format Digital Printing Offers New Market Opportunities
in Specialty Printing
by Laurie Stahl, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
(January 04)
Small format digital printing is fast becoming a critical technology in
specialty printing applications, creating substantial growth in new and
existing markets…
Full story (Members-only) (63k Acrobat)

POP Markets Leverage Narrow Format EP Technologies
by I.T Strategies Inc. Boston - Tokyo
(Dec 03)
Currently, EP generates about $2 billion in POP print revenues and is expected to increase to more than...
Full story (Members-only) (72k Acrobat)