Xeikon has recently introduced its Ecolyne digital press in India with a subscription-based approach, designed to significantly lower the entry barrier to high-quality digital label printing. With this approach or business model, the company says, “There is no upfront machine purchase, no capital investment, no bank loan, and no interest burden.”
Nessan Cleary’s article, “Xeikon explores subscription press model,” published in Packaging South Asia and on this website on 21 January 2026, quotes Xeikon’s president, Walter Benz. Benz is quoted as saying, “The label market is changing rapidly in some parts of Asia. 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.”
Xeikon says the concept is for label converters to print and generate revenue without locking in capital expenses in equipment and pay for the press through an operating-cost model based on its usage up to 25,000 linear meters monthly. The subscription model of the Ecolyne digital press is meant for converters who are looking to expand their digital print capacity with minimal financial risk and cash flows for working capital.
Xeikon’s Ecolyne reel–to–reel digital press provides output resolution addressability of 1200 x 3600 dpi with 4-bit variable dot density, using its food-safe dry toner technology. The press is equipped with five print units for CMYK and white. With a web width of 330 mm and a maximum imaging width of 322 mm, it has a rated speed of up to 25 meters per minute.
According to Flint India’s Xeikon sales team, the terms for the subscription model in India are a basic contract entailing a monthly fee for a period of five years. This would include all maintenance and CMYK consumables for 25,000 linear meters each month, with nominal charges for higher usage. However, there is an additional nominal cost for white ink.
While the Ecolyne has found customers globally, and the integration process for the Indian market is already underway, it is expected to be available from Flint India in the September 2026 timeframe. Apparently, there is considerable interest from several label printers.
Flint India seems ready to roll out it digital press portfolio and is offering the Xeikon TX500 and TX300 digital presses with its Titon food-grade toner. The Titon toner is food-safe and heat-sealable. The company says it is free from harmful chemicals, mineral oils, and pthalates, in compliance with safety standards such as the Swiss Ordinance rules Nestle guidelines. Additionally, Xeikon is making its UV inkjet digital presses available to Indian customers.
