UNINET Launches IColor 400 Digital Label Press
The new desktop press allows businesses to produce custom labels in-house and eliminate reliance on minimum-order quantities.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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UNINET launched the IColor 400, a desktop digital label press designed to help businesses produce custom labeling in-house. The system features a five-station CMYKW toner configuration and supports a variety of materials for on-demand production.
Why it matters
By bringing label production in-house, operators can eliminate minimum-order requirements and reduce inventory overhead. This allows for faster turnaround times on custom branding and regulatory-compliant labeling.
The IColor 400 offers a 5.12in print width and reaches speeds of up to 30ft per minute. Operators can produce 2,000 labels in approximately 20 minutes.
The players
UNINET
A developer of digital printing technologies and toner-based labeling solutions for small to medium-sized commercial enterprises.
The details
The press uses a five-station CMYKW toner configuration that prints white and color in a single pass, enabling production on substrates ranging from glossy and matte to synthetic and textured materials. Because it functions with standard graphics programs, operators do not need specialized RIP software to prepare files. The unit integrates a rewinder and auto-registration, while an optional digital finishing system is available for those needing further processing capabilities.
Timeline
UNINET launched the IColor 400 digital label press on October 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
The IColor 400 meets GHS BS5609 standards for chemical labeling, following the established industry trend toward automated, desktop-based compliance printing. This launch reflects a continued movement away from outsourced label sourcing toward in-house digital production.
Owners should compare the total cost of ownership against their current outsourced label spend and inventory carrying costs. Consider whether the ability to print small batches on-demand justifies the capital expenditure for the machine and specialized GHS-certified media.
The takeaway
Bringing label production in-house simplifies inventory management and removes the hurdles of minimum order quantities. Operators should audit their current label volumes to determine if in-house production offers a sufficient return on investment compared to existing vendor relationships.
Further reading
For more on industry hardware and production trends, see our Consumer Goods section.
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