The IntoPrint SP1360 series—including the SP1360S (Clear/Spot Color) and SP1360W (White Toner)—represents a high-performance LED production platform engineered for specialty graphics and short-run packaging. Built on a 5-station engine from OKI, these systems offer a native 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution and print speeds up to 50 ppm in full color. The primary technical differentiator is the "straight-through" paper path, which accommodates ultra-heavy media up to 360 gsm and extra-long banner sheets up to 13" x 52".
For commercial environments, the SP1360W is optimized for high-density white toner applications, enabling single-pass "White-under-CMYK" printing on dark, metallic, or transparent substrates. The SP1360S adds a fifth station for clear gloss or spot color, facilitating the production of security watermarks and high-value tactile embellishments. Operating on an Adobe PostScript 3 architecture, both models integrate seamlessly into professional prepress workflows, offering a low total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to contract-based click-charge models. By bridging the gap between office multifunction printers and industrial digital presses, the SP1360 series allows for high-margin, small-batch production of labels, envelopes, and synthetic prototypes.
Solving Digital Production Failure Points
Q: Why choose dry toner white over inkjet white ink? A: Traditional liquid white inks require constant mechanical circulation and daily purging to prevent pigment sedimentation and nozzle clogs. IntoPrint dry toner is shelf-stable, eliminating the 20-minute daily maintenance cycles and significant ink waste associated with inkjet-based white systems.
Q: How does the SP1360W handle heavy or textured cover stocks? A: The straight-through paper path minimizes sheet curvature, allowing the engine to reliably fuse toner onto heavy cardstocks and textured invitation papers that typically cause jams in standard office-grade digital printers.
Q: Is the white toner opaque enough for dark envelopes? A: Yes. The VHD (Very High Density) white toner is formulated for maximum opacity. A single pass on the SP1360W provides a solid white base that allows CMYK colors to remain vibrant on black, kraft, or navy blue substrates.
Critical Risk Assessment
The IntoPrint SP1360W provides the most cost-effective entry point for high-quality white toner printing, but it is a "specialty-first" engine. While it excels at high-margin jobs like wedding invitations, dark envelopes, and transparent window clings, it is not a replacement for a high-volume production press for 50,000-page commodity mailings. Users must also account for the cost of white toner, which is higher than standard CMYK; failing to optimize the "white understrike" settings in the RIP can lead to unnecessary supply consumption and reduced job margins.
