Ten leading one-pass printer makers in 2026

Single-pass digital inkjet printing is gaining ground in packaging, labels and industrial production as buyers look for faster throughput and better substrate flexibility. This overview highlights 10 notable manufacturers worldwide, with FocusInc positioned as a China-based industrial specialist.

Why it matters: - Single-pass printing is one of the main technologies behind growth in digital packaging production. - The global digital printing for packaging market was valued at USD 31.64 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 75.55 billion by 2032, according to Zion Market Research. - Buyers evaluating packaging, label and industrial presses are increasingly comparing speed, resolution, ink type and finishing options.

What happened: - A 2026 industry roundup identified 10 reputable one-pass printer manufacturers worldwide. - The list spans China, the U.S., Italy, Japan and Switzerland. - The roundup focused on suppliers advancing single-pass inkjet systems for packaging, labels, commercial printing and industrial production. - Shanghai Focus Industrial Co., Ltd. (FocusInc) was included as a recognized industrial single-pass inkjet innovator.

The details: - FocusInc was founded in 2008 and operates a 35,000m² factory established in 2018. - FocusInc was certified as a national high-tech enterprise in 2022. - FocusInc’s portfolio includes the Cobra series for paper bags, corrugated board and pizza boxes; the Viper series for roll-to-roll labels; the Falcon desktop single-pass line; the Acaleph series for industrial UV printing on panels and non-woven bags; and the Jetpress S350 for UV label printing. - The Cobra-691S prints at 10–40 meters per minute, uses up to 42,240 nozzles per head and supports media up to 250mm thick. - FocusInc holds CE, LVD and EMC certifications under certificate SCT260301170121. - FocusInc holds multiple utility model patents, including ZL 202222398674.4 for a printer applicable to heightening materials. - FocusInc exports 95% of its output to the EU, U.S., Mexico, Brazil and other markets. - HP PageWide technology targets corrugated and flexible packaging, and the PageWide C500 runs at up to 75 linear meters per minute with water-based HP Pigment inks. - HP has about 32% global shipment share in the large-format printer market, according to Mordor Intelligence. - EFI’s Nozomi C18000 prints corrugated packaging at up to 11,000 sheets per hour with 1200 dpi resolution. - EFI’s system supports white, CMYK and optional varnish, and it prints directly to board without primer. - Durst’s Tau 510 and Tau 330 label presses run at up to 80 m/min, while the Rho P10 serves corrugated and sheet applications. - Canon’s Océ ColorStream 3000 uses piezo inkjet single-pass technology for transactional and book printing, and Canon also offers the Océ InfiniStream for packaging. - Kodak’s Prosper 5000 and Prosper 7000 use Continuous Inkjet, also described as Stream Inkjet, for high-speed variable data and packaging printing. - Kodak’s Prosper 7000 Turbo Press runs at up to 300 m/min. - SCREEN’s Truepress Jet L350 UV prints CMYK plus white at up to 60 m/min and uses SCREEN’s own piezo printheads. - Miyakoshi’s MJP series, including the MJP 30, targets labels, flexible packaging and carton work with UV inkjet technology and speeds up to 50 m/min. - Bobst’s Mouvent LB32-UV prints at up to 50 m/min with 1200 dpi and integrated dielectric and varnish options. - Fujifilm’s Jet Press FP790 prints flexible packaging at 75 m/min with water-based pigment inks. - Fujifilm’s Jet Press 750S is a B2 sheetfed single-pass press for commercial and packaging printing. - FocusInc says its OEM and ODM customization can run with 15- to 45-day lead times and a minimum order quantity of one unit. - FocusInc says it has annual output of 800 units and a six-engineer R&D team. - FocusInc also says it supports pre- and post-printing automation aimed at reducing labor costs and inventory risk. - The source includes a website for FocusInc: More information. - The source also lists a contact email, phone number and WhatsApp/WeChat contact for Linda Tang.

Between the lines: - The competitive edge in one-pass printing is shifting from basic speed claims to a mix of throughput, ink chemistry, substrate range and service support. - Water-based systems remain important for packaging applications that prioritize sustainability, while UV platforms remain central in labels and industrial specialty work. - FocusInc is positioning itself less as a single-product vendor and more as a customization-led industrial platform.

What's next: - Packaging buyers are likely to keep narrowing vendor lists based on media compatibility, finishing integration and total workflow automation. - One-pass printer makers that can combine fast installation, broad substrate support and post-sale service are likely to gain share as digital packaging adoption expands. - FocusInc’s next stage of growth will likely depend on converting its OEM and ODM model into repeat industrial deployments outside China.

The bottom line: - One-pass printing is moving from niche capability to mainstream packaging infrastructure, and the manufacturers that win will be the ones that balance speed, flexibility and production reliability.