reliability played a big part, but just as important was Kyocera’s track record in terms of sustainability.” Data, print, and mailing solutions company Document Despatch opted for the TASKalfa Pro 15000 series when looking to increase its variable data printing volumes. “One of our key aims was to broaden our offering and drive growth in the direct mail and fulfilment areas of the business,” explains Leigh Foster, managing director of the company. “Also crucial was to find a solution that provided a reliable, cost-effective alternative to outsourcing that would help us generate more revenue, while maintaining our focus on sustainability,” Foster adds. In addition to offering sustainability benefits, Kyocera says its customers have reported that the TASKalfa Pro Series enables them to rethink workflow efficiency and opportunities. The company says: “Our inkjet technology has helped them deliver greater capacity for full-colour print jobs and offer more output options from a single device, as well as opening up the possibility of expansion into new markets by tackling different types of work, such as highlight colour mailers, trans promo, or printing on window or business return envelopes of NCR paper.” The Move to Digital Inkjet Kyocera also expects that the introduction of the new cut-sheet TASKalfa Pro 55000c will enable a new set of customers to rethink targeting their offset press work with high-quality printing onto a wide range of weighted stocks and coated media. “For the first time, printers in the graphic arts or book printing market will have the opportunity to move from traditional presses to a lower cost digital inkjet press,” the company says. As a company that operates in a very well-established market, Hansen says a challenge can be to ensure that Kyocera’s technology continues to help its customers evolve, as well as reaching customers that don’t already use Kyocera products. “Our aim is to disrupt the market and make sure we target customers that have not yet shifted to inkjet as we truly believe the benefits inkjet brings will help them stay ahead of the competition,” Hansen says. “Talk to me. Kyocera is offering an environmentally positive alternative to what is currently out there. Our green credentials, energy-efficient technology, and very low running costs compared to traditional printers mean we are making massive steps into the production printing market space.” Looking to the future and it’s all about the launch of the TASKalfa Pro 55000c in the coming months. “I joined the Kyocera UK team to promote and sell the very latest in production inkjet technology,” Hansen says. “My big focus at the moment is the TASKalfa Pro 55000c which possesses outstanding production speeds of 150 images per minute at 1,200dpi. “The TASKalfa Pro 55000c also produces unmatched print quality on matte and gloss as well as on coated and uncoated stocks.” Kyocera will be showcasing all its inkjet production printers including the launch of the TASKalfa Pro 55000c at drupa 2024. “I am busy building a drupa diary for customers who have already expressed a need for change and are concerned about the planet. If you’re interested in a chat about what we offer, feel free to visit me at Hall 8A, Booth C20 or sign up for a guided tour at www.kyoceradocumentsolutions. 45 www.printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2024 - Issue 348 ▲ James Hansen, production print manager at Kyocera Group UK COMPANY SPOTLIGHT / KYOCERA
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