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Digital Press Expands R.R. Donnelley’s Capabilities Into Corrugated Packaging

The installation of the single-pass digital inkjet printer will reduce RRD’s time to market by 25%, maximize the color spectrum, and prioritize sustainability on large-format runs.

EFI's Nozomi C18000 Plus single-pass digital inkjet printer will enable R.R. Donnelley to reduce time-to-market by 25%, maximize color and design options, and prioritize sustainability on large-format runs of a variety of different sized substrates while delivering consistent print quality.
EFI's Nozomi C18000 Plus single-pass digital inkjet printer will enable R.R. Donnelley to reduce time-to-market by 25%, maximize color and design options, and prioritize sustainability on large-format runs of a variety of different sized substrates while delivering consistent print quality.
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R.R. Donnelley & Sons (RRD) announced at PACK EXPO Las Vegas its expanded partnership with EFI, marking not only extended capabilities for RRD but also an extension of digital printing applications into corrugated packaging.


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At its packaging facility in Milwaukee, RRD has installed an EFI Nozomi C18000 Plus single-pass digital inkjet printer. Expected to be operational by this fall, the press enables the packaging and print powerhouse to reduce time-to-market by 25%, maximize color and design options, and prioritize sustainability on large-format runs of a variety of different sized substrates while delivering consistent print quality.

The new press supports RRD’s ability to provide high-quality results in retail signage and displays made from boards and corrugated to poly-based substrates.The new press supports RRD’s ability to provide high-quality results in retail signage and displays made from boards and corrugated to poly-based substrates.R.R. DonnelleyThe Nozomi C18000 Plus press will drive high-volume production at speeds three to five times faster than scanning superwide-format printers. The single-pass technology can print up to 1,000 unique boards an hour, aligning well with industry demands around sustainability, e-commerce, and on-box adverting, according to Ken Hanulec, vice president of marketing for EFI.

Sustainability drives a move forward

Sustainability has been a key driver for digital printing in general. “There’s a lot less waste when you’re printing what you need, where you need it, when you need it,” Hanulec says. “There’s a lot less waste when you’re printing very targeted, relevant messaging.”

According to RRD's 2023 (Un)Packaging Reality Report, the vast majority (90%) of packaging and label decision makers continue to agree that sustainability is a key consideration in packaging and label decisions. RRD is focused on supporting its clients’ sustainability efforts through reduced energy, emissions, and waste. Its installation of the Nozomi C18000 Plus press allows an overall reduction of carbon footprint due to sustainable UV LED inks, more reliable printing, less waste, and a 4X reduction in energy usage compared to other digital presses.

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