Visitors to the Xeikon stand at Labelexpo Americas will be able to witness the company’s latest development in toner technology, called the SuperBlack toner. Normal black toner produces a density of 1.8, while the new SuperBlack provides a density of 2.2-2.4. The new spot colour can be applied using the fifth colour station of a Xeikon’s digital presses.
‘A solid, dense black on the packaging of a product conveys a sense of quality and high value, and is very appealing to companies selling luxury items,’ said Jeroen Van Bauwel, director of product management. ‘As a result, this effect is used often by brand owners in the wine and spirits markets as well as in the folding carton sector.
‘Xeikon is constantly looking to expand the scope of digital printing. Developing specific toners based upon the needs of the market is one way of meeting this goal. Just last year, we launched ICE toner for pressure sensitive PE labels and IML substrates. The ICE toner has been received extremely well by our customers. We are convinced that the benefits and opportunities offered by the new SuperBlack toner will be embraced by luxury brand owners everywhere.’
As with all Xeikon toners for the labels and packaging market, SuperBlack meets FDA regulations for food contact. It will be available immediately following its launch at the show.
