Alongside innovations in inkjet, automation, and workflow intelligence, toner’s development has also continued at a significant pace, with new solutions being released to market in quick succession. Across the commercial print sector, manufacturers are introducing refinements that improve colour accuracy, media versatility, energy efficiency, and overall productivity. These advances are broadening the scope of applications suited to toner while strengthening its role in short-run, on-demand, and variable-data environments. As press speeds increase and maintenance demands decrease, toner devices are becoming more competitive in areas once dominated by other technologies. At the same time, upgrades in finishing options and substrate compatibility are opening fresh opportunities for print providers looking to diversify their output. In this feature, Print Monthly examines the direction of current toner innovation, the market forces shaping its adoption, and how commercial printers are using updated platforms to meet changing customer expectations. Watch This Space Fujifilm has been one of the manufacturers consistently investing in toner technology, releasing a number of new additions to the market that aim to improve consistency and efficiency. For Mark Lawn, head of POD Solutions at Fujifilm EMEA, toner technology has moved forward at an impressive pace. He explains: “What we’re seeing across the industry is a shift from purely CMYK-focused printing to systems that offer far greater colour range, consistency, and creative potential. Improvements in core image quality have played a big part in this, with newer toner formulations and higher-resolution LED printheads producing much smoother, more accurate results.” For Lawn, the real change in the market has been how these advances are being delivered, with capabilities that were once the preserve of high-end presses – such as expanded colour channels, speciality toners, and sophisticated colour processing – becoming far more accessible. As he says: “The market has opened up, giving a much wider range of print businesses the opportunity to offer higher-value applications without needing to invest at the very top end of the spectrum. It’s a clear sign that toner technology is evolving not only in terms of performance, but also in terms of who can benefit from it.” Fujifilm’s latest additions to the market include the Revoria Press EC2100/ EC2100S and Revoria Press SC285/ SC285S, mid-range production presses that are designed to deliver high quality four- and five-colour production with high detail, consistency, and efficiency. Jonathan Pert explores the continued development and refinement of toner kit, hearing from a number of manufacturers which have released new equipment to the market THE FUTURE OF TONER IN PRINT TONER-BASED KIT | JONATHAN PERT 39 www.printmonthly.co.uk Issue 358 - January | February 2026
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