Published by Buskro Ltd.
In the fast-paced world of industrial printing and labeling, equipment that was once state-of-the-art can quickly become a bottleneck. Many facilities still rely on aging legacy print systems—sometimes over a decade old—that continue to “get the job done,” but at what hidden cost?
Whether you operate in direct mail, packaging, labeling, or card personalization, making the shift to modern print technology isn’t just about staying current—it’s about unlocking operational, financial, and competitive advantages.
Here’s why now might be the right time to upgrade your legacy print equipment.
Downtime Is Costing You More Than You Think
Legacy equipment tends to break down more often and takes longer to repair. Many rely on discontinued components, meaning a minor part failure can lead to days of downtime.
The Buskro Advantage: Our modern systems like the Quantum come with built-in diagnostics, remote support access, and predictive maintenance alerts—keeping you up and running with minimal interruption.
Increased Speed = Increased Throughput
Older equipment might be topping out at 100 ft/min, while today’s modular inkjet systems easily operate at 200–600 ft/min, even at high resolutions. What That Means for You:
- Complete more jobs in less time.
- Lower your cost per unit.
- Take on higher-volume contracts you previously had to decline.
Example: The Quantum Print System delivers up to 3.39 m/s (over 660 ft/min) at 300 DPI depending on configuration—far outpacing most legacy setups.
Precision and Print Quality Drive Brand Reputation
Legacy systems may suffer from inconsistent ink delivery, registration issues, or limited resolution (often 200–300 DPI). With Buskro’s modern inkjet platforms, you gain:
- Resolutions up to 1200 DPI
- Precise substrate alignment using guided vacuum belts
- Uniform print quality with fewer artifacts or dropouts
Perfect for high-end packaging, retail-ready barcodes, or brand-security labeling.
Enhanced Capabilities with RFID, Magstripe, and More
Legacy equipment is often limited to simple monochrome print. Today’s demands include:
- RFID encoding and verification
- Variable data and image printing
- Magstripe personalization
- Dynamic barcodes and QR codes
Buskro’s Compose IQ Software integrates seamlessly with your existing databases and labeling platforms, enabling full data-driven customization and compliance.
Return on Investment (ROI) That Pays for Itself
While the upfront investment in modern hardware may seem significant, it’s often offset within 12–24 months through:
- Reduced waste and rework
- Lower labor and maintenance costs
- Higher throughput and uptime
- Increased job capabilities and revenue potential
Many of our customers find the system pays for itself just by taking on one or two additional mid-size contracts per year.
Sustainability and Compliance
Older systems are rarely energy efficient and may rely on solvent-based inks or outdated curing technologies. Today’s machines use UV-LED curing and aqueous inks that are:
- Safer for operators
- Compliant with environmental standards
- Lower cost to operate and maintain
Buskro systems are fully RoHS compliant and built with sustainability in mind.
Modularity Future-Proofs Your Investment
One of the biggest fears about upgrading is investing in something that becomes obsolete. That’s why Buskro builds modular systems—you can start with a single print module, and scale to multi-head configurations, RFID add-ons, or advanced finishing later.
No need to “rip and replace” when your business grows.
Make the Move Today
Sticking with legacy systems might feel safe, but it could be holding your business back in ways that are hard to see—until your competitor delivers faster, cheaper, and better. Upgrading your print infrastructure isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a strategic one.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Let’s talk about your current setup and how a Buskro solution can unlock your next level of performance.
