Xeikon unveils subscription-model press at Labelexpo Asia

Xeikon has unveiled an entry-level toner press for the Asia-Pacific label market available through a subscription-based model rather than a Capex investment.

Launched at Labelexpo Asia 2025 in Shanghai, the Ecolyne press is targeted at smaller printers and e-commerce-driven label converters in the region who have not purchased a digital press because they lack the capital or the operational bandwidth.

By subscribing to label printing capacity rather than owning the hardware, converters can scale production when needed and sidestep a heavy initial investment. Much like an auto leasing agreement, at the end of the subscription period the press can be handed back to Xeikon. The subscription includes installation, servicing and consumables.

‘In many parts of Asia, the label-printing scene is changing fast,’ said Xeikon president Walter Benz. ‘Small to mid-sized converters also see increasing demand for shorter runs and faster turnaround. They need access to digital label printing capacity now. That’s why we bring Ecolyne to Asia first. We see a strong need here for simple, reliable digital production without the burden of ownership.’

The 330mm-wide Ecolyne press uses the same core imaging technology as Xeikon’s existing CX-series toner presses, printing at 25 m/min at 1200 DPI resolution with the ability to run substrates from coated or uncoated paper to PP (white or clear), PET and metallised film. Using Xeikon’s food-safe dry toner system, the Ecolyne press is available in both a 4-color (CMYK) and 5-color (CMYK+white) configurations.

The Ecolyne has a smaller footprint than the standard Xeikon CX press, made possible by taking away the web conditioning unit at the delivery and attaching the control screen to the press itself rather than on a separate console.

The press is offered only in a roll-to-roll configuration. Xeikon will work either with its preferred finishing partners or with local Chinese suppliers, and the finishing unit will also be serviced by Xeikon.

After the Ecolyne press is launched commercially in China, it will be rolled out to other Asia-Pacific territories including India, Japan and SE Asia.