Book Edge Printing

GreenBox
Print Book

The digital solution for book edge printing. HP single-pass inkjet with water-based inks, 30 m/min, fino a 1200×1200 dpi. Industry 4.0 ready.

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GreenBox Print Book

Digital Book Edge Printing

The GreenBox Print Book transforms the versatile GreenBox 2 platform into a dedicated solution for digital book edge printing. Using HP PageWide single-pass technology with pigmented water-based inks, it prints directly in full color on book edges, making each one unique.

The 297 mm printhead, mounted on a sliding rail with 80 cm travel, allows precise centering of the print area. The micrometric system with digital display enables accurate height adjustment, with vertical travel up to 30 cm.

With a speed of 30 m/min and fino a 1200×1200 dpi resolution, the GreenBox Print Book delivers exceptional print quality with vivid and durable colors. Water-based inks ensure resistance to weathering, rubbing and water.

GreenBox Print Book in Action

Key Benefits

  • 30 Meters per Minute

    Exceptional print speed thanks to the HP single-pass printhead. Full coverage in a single pass.

  • 1200×1200 DPI

    Maximum resolution for detailed edge printing with vivid colors and sharp text on every book.

  • Water-Based Inks

    Solvent-free and completely odorless. Resistant to weathering, rubbing and water.

  • Micro-Adjustable Head

    Micrometric adjustment with digital display. Vertical travel from 5 to 50 cm for any book format.

  • Industry 4.0 Ready

    With the optional GreenFlow software, it meets Industry 4.0 requirements for tax credits and interconnection.

  • GreenFlow Software

    Color management, variable data, barcodes/QR codes, nesting, print preview and advanced settings.

Technical Specifications

Print system
HP PageWide ultra-fast inkjet
Ink type
Pigmented water-based, 4 CMYK cartridges
Printhead
Latest generation HP single-pass
Ink capacity
C 250 ml, M 250 ml, Y 250 ml, K 500 ml
Print resolution
Up to fino a 1200×1200 dpi
Print speed
Up to 30 m/min
Print area
297 mm (single pass), max width 90 cm
Paper/cardboard passage
Max thickness 11 cm, max width 100 cm, max length 160 cm
Head travel
Micro-adjustable across work surface up to 80 cm
Vertical travel height
Up to 30 cm thickness
Media sensor
Optical
Motorised bed length
180 cm
Dimensions (L×W×H)
210 × 160 × 140 cm
Weight
120 kg
Operating system
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10

Frequently asked questions

What is book edge printing?

Book edge printing (or 'fore-edge printing') is the decorative printing on the page block edge of a book, notebook or diary. With the GreenBox Print Book, you can achieve gradients, geometric patterns, illustrations and vivid colours directly on the book's cut edge.

What book sizes does the GreenBox Print Book handle?

The GreenBox Print Book handles volumes with a maximum thickness of 11 cm, maximum width of 100 cm and maximum length of 160 cm, covering virtually all editorial and commercial formats.

How fast is the GreenBox Print Book?

Thanks to the HP PageWide single-pass printhead, it reaches speeds of up to 30 m/min at a maximum resolution of 1200 dpi, ensuring high productivity even for large print runs.

Does it use special inks for book edge printing?

Yes. It uses HP PageWide water-based pigmented inks, light-fast and touch-dry, delivering vivid and durable colours on book edges with no additional treatments required.

Demo room · Sesto San Giovanni, Milan

Bring your books: we print their edges in front of you.

Via Pisa 200, int. 23 — 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MI)
Parking available.

Book a demoor call +39 02 4943 9417

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