A production line processes over 2000+ paper bags per hour, each with a unique QR code and customized color design, maintaining industrial-grade precision of 1200×1200 dpi—this isn’t a future vision, but a daily reality in factories using Novix Pro SP900 Single Pass printers. The rules of the game in the packaging industry are being permanently changed.

In the demanding field of packaging printing, traditional printing methods are facing the challenge of the digital revolution.

The global packaging industry is projected to reach a market size of $1.2 trillion by 2027, with digital printing growing at a rate exceeding 25% annually. Single-Pass printing technology is the core driver of this transformation, enabling mass production of personalized packaging.

01 – Why Does the Packaging Industry Urgently Need a Single-Pass Revolution?

The pain points in the packaging industry are obvious: traditional flexographic printing requires lengthy plate-making and calibration processes, unable to adapt to increasingly shorter order cycles and personalized demands; while traditional scanning-based digital printing, although flexible, struggles to meet the speed requirements of mass production.

Single-Pass printing technology revolutionizes printing by arranging printheads to complete all printing tasks in a single pass. Its core advantage lies in simultaneously addressing the speed bottleneck of digital printing and the lack of flexibility in traditional printing.

In the packaging industry, this means a single Novix Pro SP900 Single Pass printer can handle urgent, small-batch, and large-batch orders simultaneously, achieving truly personalized and efficient production. Industry data shows that by adopting Single-Pass technology, packaging manufacturers have reduced average order delivery times by 67%, while unit costs for small-batch orders have decreased by over 40%.

02 – Which packaging sectors are best suited for Single-Pass printing?

Food and Beverage Packaging: Novix Single Pass printers use food-grade, environmentally friendly water-based inks that fully comply with international standards and are safe for direct contact with food surfaces. From intricate designs on chocolate wrappers to napkins in grocery stores, pizza boxes, lunch boxes, coasters, and promotional signage on beverage cartons, Single-Pass printers ensure superior print quality for every package while maintaining high-volume production.

Paper Bags/Gift Packaging Bags: With increasing emphasis on environmental protection, most products now opt for paper packaging bags. Whether it’s paper bags, pouches, apparel packaging bags, gift bags, or gift boxes, Novix Single Pass printers deliver pixel-perfect detail and consistent color management for brand-specific packaging printing. Their 1200*1200 dpi resolution is sufficient to render text and complex gradient effects, meeting the color requirements of high-end brands for packaging quality.

Variable Code Packaging: Packaging is no longer limited to full-color printing; some packaging requires frequent changes to batch information, production dates, and tracking codes. Novix Single Pass printers feature a variable code system, ensuring that all regulatory-required variable data (such as serial numbers, expiration dates, QR codes, etc.) is clearly readable and tamper-proof.

Promotional and Seasonal Packaging: For holiday promotions or seasonal products, brands often need to quickly launch limited-edition packaging. Traditional methods might take weeks, but Novix Single Pass printers can begin mass production the same day design files are received, enabling brands to respond swiftly to market changes.

E-commerce Logistics Packaging: With the growth of e-commerce, the demand for personalized logistics packaging has surged. Novix Single Pass printers can directly print order information, brand logos, and even customized designs on corrugated boxes, achieving a seamless brand experience from production line to consumer.

03 – Performance Breakthrough: Five Industrial-Grade Advantages of the Novix Pro SP900

High-Speed Production Capacity: Single Pass printing speeds reach 0-40m/min, 8-10 times faster than traditional scanning digital printing equipment. This means that a single machine can complete over 20,000+ print jobs in a standard workday, sufficient to meet the production capacity needs of large packaging manufacturers.

Seamless Integration with Front-End Design: Novix Single Pass printers support direct processing of packaging design files such as TIFF, JPG, and PDF, and the integrated intelligent printing control system can automatically calculate ink usage for each printed image, set the number of copies, and print different designs simultaneously, achieving end-to-end digital management.

Instant Adjustments During Production: In traditional printing, adjusting a single color can require hours of downtime. Novix Single Pass printers allow operators to fine-tune color parameters via a control interface, and the printer automatically adjusts accordingly to print the actual content, resulting in a significant leap in production flexibility.

Sustainability and Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to traditional printing methods, Novix Single Pass printers can reduce ink consumption by up to 60% and energy usage by 40%. The elimination of plate-making completely removes plate costs and chemical processing steps, significantly reducing unit costs for small to medium-volume orders.

Quantitative Analysis of Return on Investment: Based on our tracking data from over 150 users worldwide, the average payback period for Novix Single Pass printers is 8-12 months. This calculation is based on the combined benefits of increased production capacity due to improved efficiency, cost savings from reduced material waste, and improved profitability for small-volume orders.

For example, a medium-sized packaging company, after introducing Single Pass printers, saw its gross profit margin for small-volume orders increase from 15% to 40%, while production costs for traditional large-volume orders decreased by 12%, resulting in a significant improvement in overall profitability.

04 – Why Choose Novix Single Pass Printing?

The Novix team is not only a leader in single-pass printing technology but also a provider of digital printing solutions. For each product/material, the Novix team can tailor the most advantageous and cost-effective printing solution to your specific needs.

In industrial printing, printhead performance directly determines production efficiency, quality, and cost.

Based on years of experience in single-pass printing technology, the Novix team conducted systematic testing and in-depth comparisons of various industrial-grade printheads on the market. After hundreds of experiments and verifications, we finally selected the HP FI1000 A3 printhead—it stood out for its superior printing speed, outstanding operational stability, and extremely high overall cost-effectiveness.

As a high-end model in HP industrial printing product line, the HP FI1000 is specifically designed to handle large-scale, high-precision printing tasks. Its integration with single-pass printers not only achieves breakthroughs in production efficiency but also achieves an excellent balance between print quality and long-term operating costs. We believe that the application of this printhead is gradually driving industrial printing standards towards greater efficiency, stability, and economy.

As an officially authorized HP partner, we ensure that every HP FI1000 printhead comes with genuine product, original packaging, and a unique serial number. Authenticity can be verified through official HP channels, avoiding performance losses and warranty issues caused by counterfeit products. Counterfeit printheads can lead to decreased print quality, equipment damage, and even security risks.

Unlike other general-purpose printheads, the HP F11000 printhead is specifically designed for industrial environments, offering greater durability and stability to minimize downtime and significantly reduce the likelihood of losses due to interruptions. Beyond printheads, the Novix team conducts professional and repeated testing on every printer design, every component, and every printer before shipment to ensure each machine meets factory standards. We believe that by taking an extra step, we can help our customers achieve greater success in their businesses.

We also have a complete and professional after-sales support team to serve you, providing video tutorials, remote training, manuals, and even on-site technical training (for a fee) if needed.

Novix will continue to focus on core technology research and development and optimization, providing customers with more reliable, intelligent, and convenient printing solutions.

For any questions or feedback, please contact the Novix team.