Inkjet vs Flexo Printing Comparison

Inkjet printing and flexographic printing are two major technologies used in corrugated packaging production. With the rapid growth of e-commerce packaging demand, factories are now evaluating more flexible and cost-efficient printing solutions such as industrial single pass inkjet systems like the SHC1600.

Inkjet printing is a digital printing technology that directly applies ink onto corrugated boards without plates, making it suitable for short runs and customized packaging production.
? SHC1600 uses single pass inkjet architecture designed for high-speed industrial packaging production.

Flexographic printing relies on physical printing plates and is traditionally used for large-volume standardized packaging production.

Inkjet (SHC1600): No plate making required, low setup cost.
Flexo: Requires plate making, higher initial investment.

SHC1600 Inkjet: Ideal for short runs, customized orders, variable data printing.

Flexo: Best for long runs with fixed designs.

SHC1600 Single Pass System: High-speed continuous printing for industrial packaging.
Flexo: Slower setup and changeover cycles.

Inkjet SHC1600: Optimized for flexible production and on-demand orders.

Flexo: Lower cost only in mass production scenarios.

SHC1600 supports full variable data printing for branding and SKU differentiation.

Flexo is limited due to fixed plate constraints.

SHC1600 industrial single pass printer is widely used in modern packaging factories for e-commerce boxes, shipping cartons, and customized retail packaging.

The packaging industry is shifting from flexographic printing to digital single pass systems like SHC1600 due to rising demand for fast delivery, short runs, and personalized packaging.

While flexographic printing remains dominant in large-scale production, SHC1600 single pass inkjet technology is becoming the preferred solution for flexible, high-efficiency packaging manufacturing.