XEIKON / Graphic Arts 2020
Wallpaper and murals
Short-run wallpaper and murals sized to a room are a distinct Xeikon digital-printing application. This overview covers product types, materials, the production line and press options based on two manufacturer guides.
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Purpose and audience
Wallpaper and murals can refresh a home or office interior at relatively low cost. The guide notes demand for realistic wood, brick, concrete and mosaic patterns, as well as custom murals.
Application Guide Graphic Arts 2020-ENG, p. 5
Personalization and run length
Digital production supports on-demand printing, short runs, custom designs, proofs and launch collections. Minimal setup reduces setup costs and the risk of unsold inventory.
Application Guide Graphic Arts 2020-ENG, p. 5
Quality and productivity
The guide states 1200 dpi print quality, the ability to maintain image quality and quick collection changes. It presents this as an accessible entry point for small startups.
Application Guide Graphic Arts 2020-ENG, p. 5
Production configuration in the example
The listed equipment includes Xeikon X-800, Felix Schoeller and Lahnpaper substrates, Cheetah toner, Flint Group water-based varnish, Xeikon CX500, a web-varnishing module, waste removal and a Wallpaper Medium Rewinder (WMR500).
Application Guide Graphic Arts 2020-ENG, p. 5
From concept to finished roll: Wall Decoration Suite
Custom wallpaper and interior murals
The Xeikon brochure describes short runs of standard wallpaper and custom murals for specific rooms. The image can be adapted to wall dimensions and door and window openings without requiring the same repeat pattern throughout. Example settings include homes, shops, offices, restaurants, hotels, schools and hospitals.
Xeikon Wall Decoration Suite, February 2024, pp. 2–3
Production without a large collection inventory
Digital printing allows small production runs, trials of new collections and printing as orders arrive. The brochure associates this with lower run setup costs and less risk of unsold wallpaper inventory.
Xeikon Wall Decoration Suite, February 2024, pp. 2–3
Print line and finishing
The solution combines roll unwinding, dry-toner printing, water-based varnishing, slitting, trim removal and rewinding into finished rolls. The workflow includes Xeikon X-800 and color and registration control; the line configuration varies.
Xeikon Wall Decoration Suite, February 2024, pp. 4 and 6
Materials and press options
The brochure table lists non-woven wallpaper and Peel & Stick self-adhesive materials. For Wall Decoration Suite it lists Xeikon 3050REX, CX50 and CX500; for CX50 and CX500 it specifies a 508 mm print width and nominal speeds of 20 and 30 m/min, respectively. These specifications are from the 2024 brochure and should be confirmed for the current configuration and selected substrate.
Xeikon Wall Decoration Suite, February 2024, pp. 6–7