For years, in the packaging sector, we have talked a lot about speed, quality, and automation, but there is one point that carries more and more weight in decision-making: the real cost of production.
A machine is not profitable solely because it produces many meters per hour. The real question is:
How much does each m² really cost to print?
In this context, the HC2500 of YBERIA INKJET SOLUTIONS, a multipass inkjet solution mainly oriented towards direct printing on corrugated cardboard, where stability, precision, and consumption control are key factors.
Technological evolution in this type of equipment goes beyond placing ink on a substrate. We are talking about controlling every part of the process:
Printheads Epson I3200 high precision to achieve high definition.
More precise movement systems using a linear motor on the X-axis.
Transport automation and material positioning.
Laser measurement to ensure correct substrate positioning.
Intelligent ink system management.
Professional RIP to optimize color and production.
But one of the most interesting points is to analyze consumption.
Taking as a reference an ink with a price of €69/liter, we have estimated consumption for a standard CMYK print:
Medium coverage: approximately 11 ml/m²
Estimated ink cost: around €0.76/m²
In jobs with greater image coverage:
High coverage: approximately 18 ml/m²
Estimated ink cost: around €1.25/m²
Obviously, the final consumption will depend on the design, coverage, RIP configuration, and production conditions, but this data helps to understand an important reality:
Efficiency is not just about producing faster, but about producing better by controlling every resource.
For manufacturers of corrugated cardboard and packaging, where every cent per square meter can make a difference, having a clear vision of operating costs allows for better decision-making.
Industrial digital printing is evolving towards more flexible models: less dependence on long runs, more customization, rapid changes, and production more adapted to current market needs.
The question is no longer just:
“How much does a machine print?”
Sino:
"What value does each m² produced bring?"
And that's where solutions like the HC2500 they seek to provide a new alternative for the corrugated cardboard sector.
