Executive Summary
The DPi Hawk 4C is a robust, highly versatile industrial color inkjet system engineered to create a strategic, highly profitable revenue stream by keeping complex variable data jobs in-house. Utilizing a cutting-edge 56 kHz print module, it provides lightning-fast data transfer designed to minimize layout time and maximize output. Whether mounted on an existing press or a standalone transport base, the Hawk 4C offers unmatched substrate independence, easily supporting everything from personalized envelopes to pharma packaging.
Key Advantages
Substrate Independence: Print effortlessly on coated (UV/AQ), non-coated paper, PVC, chipboard, and foil without changing equipment.
Automated Reliability: Ready in 30 seconds to print automated service mode and integrated printhead tray drastically reduce manual maintenence and maximize uptime.
High-Volume Readiness: Equipped with high-capacity 5-liter to 20-liter bulk ink supplies for uninterrupted, long-run production.
Rapid Color Changeover: Easily swap out custom PMS and spot colors to meet demanding brand requirements.
Software Agility: Includes industry-leading QPress layout software to handle numbering, serialization, dynamic images, and advanced barcode generation.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Hawk 4C different from a standard CMYK inkjet?
Beyond standard four-color process printing, the Hawk 4C natively supports digital varnish, cold foil applications, and invisible security inks—capabilities typically reserved for specialty press equipment. This lets you offer high-margin enhancements without outsourcing.
What is the Hawk 4C's max print speed for color jobs?
The Hawk 4C runs at up to 250 fpm with UV-curable inks and up to 350 fpm with water-based AQ inks, both at the system's full 1200 x 1200 DPI resolution.
Can the Hawk 4C handle custom Pantone (PMS) colors?
Yes. The Hawk 4C supports rapid color changeover for custom PMS and spot colors, making it suitable for brand-driven packaging and direct mail jobs that require precise color matching.
How do integrated inkjet solutions compare for variable data printing?
The practical comparison points are print width, resolution at rated speed, ink chemistry (aqueous vs UV), and how the system integrates with your existing base or inserter. The Hawk 4C’s advantage is full CMYK process color with variable data in a single head assembly — one integration instead of separate color and addressing steps. We’ll run your file on your stock at a demo so the comparison is real, not spec-sheet.
