Digital Printing Comparison of Inkjet and Toner Technologies Related to Color Gamut and Reproduction Characteristics

Because of the development of computer technology, digital printing machines have been used extensively for small-volume printing for the last ten to fifteen years. Digital printing does not require complicated preparation and makeready that exists in offset printing. As speed and quality increase with digital printing, it is becoming an alternative to offset systems. It is important to understand the reproduction capabilities of digital presses before making an investment. With this study, test prints from both inkjet and toner technologies will be examined in terms of CIELab values, dot gain, and gray balance.