BookFish

The Zhiyi Technology BookFish printing machine is the inventor of the inkjet printing process applied to book edge printing. After seven years of market application and iteration, it has become the world's leading supplier in the book edge printing market (holding the largest market share). With excellent printing quality and stable equipment performance, it has been recognized as the standard book edge printing equipment by publishing and printing agencies. Approximately 500,000 books are printed worldwide daily using this technology. Its groundbreaking patented technology ensures that the edge quality and color of the first printed books are consistently identical, with zero (or near-zero) deviation.

The BookFish machine offers numerous advantages: high precision, efficiency, zero waste, and ease of operation. With powerful registration and coloration functions, it has established "book edge aesthetic printing" as a new technology and trend in the publishing and printing industry. Publishers have applied this edge-printing technology to special products—such as crowdfunded books (e.g., Modian Crowdfunding), fan-subscribed editions, new book launches, photo books, creative notebooks, and writing pads—thereby boosting sales, enhancing brand reputation, and achieving strong market performance.

By continuing to lead and innovate in the publishing field, the BookFish technology has driven the development of the book aesthetic printing industry. Its leading industry status has earned global customer recognition, cementing its position as the market leader. With high-efficiency production capabilities, it fully meets the industrial-scale needs of book printing factories—capable of stably completing a single order of 1.6 million copies—thereby establishing unparalleled industry credibility. Through smooth operation, intelligent management, and precise color control, book edges are endowed with greater informational value and design potential, allowing inspiration to seamlessly translate into reality. The beauty of books knows no bounds.

The unique and pioneering nature of BookFish reflects Zhiyi Technology’s deep understanding and robust technical expertise in inkjet printing. This enables the company to drive technology from market demand discovery to product launch and practical application. Zhiyi Technology insists on innovating "from 0 to 1"—turning ideas into reality through hands-on practice.

Maximum Book Size 

450×450 mm×200 mm/17.7×17.7"×7.85"

Print station

Multi-pass piezoelectric print head with automatic print head cleaning,

Ink

CMYK water-based pigment ink

Resolution

Standard 720×1200 dpi, Max: 720×2400dpi

Print speed

Theoretical value 1000 books/hour (three sided printing)

Prepress Software

Edgeprint RIP and imposition Software

Manpower

One person can print, two people are the most efficient

Power

220V/110V，50Hz/60Hz

Gas source

0.8Mpa；60L/min

Standby Power

60W

Operating Power

2.5kW

Humidity

Non condensing 20% - 80%

Temperature

17-35 degree centigrade

The net size of the equipment 

2.5m×1.85m×2.3m/7.3*5.3*0.4" (Length×width×height)

Equipment operation space

length ≥4m, width ≥3.5m, height ≥2.7m

(including sufficient operating space around)