Everything about Book Edge Printing

Book edge printing is a refinement that is gaining popularity among our clients. This method involves applying CMYK 4 colors, or CMYKORGB 8 colors ink to the edges of the book's pages, giving the book a unique character.

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It involves the process of applying a solid color to one, two, or three edges of a book, creating a visually stunning effect.

Regardless of the type of binding—whether hardcover, softcover, or softcover with flaps—book edge printing perfectly emphasizes the style and atmosphere of the publication, even with rounded corners. The design on the edges can either extend the cover art or be a completely separate artistic form, with each edge having a different, unique pattern, by extending your design to all sides of the book, including the edges, you create a cohesive and immersive reading experience.

Imagine a fantasy novel whose block edges come to life with graphics inspired by the magical world described in the book. This highlights the content, grabs the reader's attention, and enhances the book's overall appeal. Edge printing is a detail that makes a difference.

HXEP400 Book Edge Digital Printing Machine

The new design HXEP400 Book Edge Digital Printing Machine is equipped with 2 working stations, when one station is printing, the operator can feed or discharge the books on the second station, when the first station finished printing, the print head will move to the second station to continue printing, so the operator can handle with the first station at the same time, non-stop ink jetting will avoid nozzle clogging, continuous non-stop printing also ensures maximum productivity and highest efficiency.

You will also notice that the working stations only move steadily back and forth, without any displacement during the inkjet printing, this clever printing method results in an accuracy of ±0.02mm.

The inkjet nozzles automatically control the amount of ink sprayed, and the book is secured by clamps and dividers to ensure that the ink does not penetrate the interior of the book, but only sprays on the surface of the book edges.

This book edge printing machine's standard configuration with a computer equipped with professional layout and RIP software, can run multiple print jobs simultaneously.

So, which edge design will you choose for your book, and which machine will you choose for expanding your bookbinding business?