Kodak Launched New PROSPER Plus Imprinting System
The addition allows commercial printers to add variable data and serialization capabilities to existing equipment.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Kodak has released the KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 Imprinting System, a new inkjet solution designed to integrate with existing presses and finishing lines. The system enables printers to utilize current assets for variable data printing and serialization applications.
Why it matters
The system allows printing businesses to generate new revenue streams from existing capital investments by upgrading to higher-margin applications. This enables shop owners to expand service offerings without the significant expense of replacing entire production lines.
The new KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 operates at 152 mpm with a 600 x 900 dpi resolution. As part of this rollout, Kodak renamed its existing PROSPER Plus 1/1W system to PROSPER Plus 10 (305 mpm) and the PROSPER Plus 2/2W to PROSPER Plus 20 (609 mpm).
The players
Kodak
A global manufacturer of industrial printing technology, digital imaging hardware, and specialty chemical products.
The details
The system integrates KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology and EKTACOLOR Inks directly into a printer's current workflow. By retrofitting existing presses, operators can execute variable data printing and product serialization tasks. This allows firms to maintain their existing hardware footprint while diversifying the types of print jobs they can process.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 system became available worldwide.
Market Landscape
This release follows the industry trend of using modular hardware to extend the lifecycle of legacy capital equipment. It builds upon the established KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology to provide printers with a scalable way to upgrade production capacity.
Print shop owners should evaluate their current finishing lines to determine if the 152 mpm speed tier meets the requirements for their target high-margin jobs. Consult with your equipment provider to assess the integration compatibility of these inkjet modules with your existing presses.
The takeaway
The modular approach allows for competitive differentiation without the need for a full shop floor overhaul. Monitor your machine's resolution and speed capabilities against the requirements of the high-margin serialization contracts you intend to pursue.
Further reading
For more on industry hardware developments, see our Manufacturing section.
More information
View full technical specifications on the KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 product information portal.
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