Xeikon launches SuperBlack toner

SuperBlack is a spot color that can be applied using the fifth color station of a Xeikon digital press. Xeikon said normal black toner produces a density of 1.8, while the new SuperBlack provides a density of 2.2-2.4.

SuperBlack meets FDA regulations for food contact.

Jeroen Van Bauwel, director for product management at Xeikon, said: ‘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.

‘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.’

He added: ‘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.’

Xeikon used last week’s Labelexpo Americas 2014 to launch its web varnishing module.

SuperBlack toner is available now.