WHAT WE DO...
Inkjet performance lives or dies at the chemistry–substrate level of the process. Schilling Inkjet Consulting brings deep formulation insight, ink and substrate expertise, with decades of ink and substrate behavior analysis.
Services We Provide
Every deliverable is visual, modular, and actionable — turning complex chemistry into clear decisions your team can implement immediately.
Failure Mode Identification
Deep-dive root cause analysis of inkjet failures at the ink chemistry, substrate, or machine level, with structured corrective action plans that deliver lasting results.
Design Services
Inkjet-ready design guidance ensuring artwork and files are optimized for high-speed inkjet production, reducing waste and improving output quality.
Training & SOPs
Custom training programs and standard operating procedures tailored for OEMs, converters, and material suppliers to build internal inkjet expertise.
Substrate Trials
Systematic testing of substrates including fabrics, glass, metals, plastics, papers, and packaging to determine optimal ink-substrate combinations.
Print Analysis
Comprehensive print quality analysis identifying root causes of failures in inkjet output, from dot gain to mottle, with actionable corrective pathways.
Color Profiling
Expert ICC profile creation and color management solutions for inkjet printing across all substrate types, ensuring accurate, consistent color reproduction.
Deep Formulation Insight
SIC brings deep formulation insight, ink and substrate expertise, with decades of ink and substrate behavior analysis to help OEMs, converters, and material suppliers eliminate guesswork and accelerate adoption.
Substrate Compatibility Mapping
Understand how coated grades, primers, and surface energies interact with your ink set before problems appear on press.
Dyne-Level Diagnostics
Predict wetting, adhesion, mottle, and cure behavior with a chemistry-first approach that translates into print quality.
Failure Mode Identification
From color management to print quality analysis — pinpoint root causes and build corrective pathways that stick.
Industry Expert · Since 2010
Common Color & Print Quality Issues
We diagnose and resolve these common inkjet printing problems with precision and expertise.
Industry Collaboration
Schilling Inkjet Consulting collaborates with WhatTheyThink.com as an industry technical advisor and content writer, covering ink, media, workflow, mechanical considerations, and print quality for high-speed inkjet. SIC also produces industry Cool Tool videos — showcasing the latest inkjet technologies and innovations.
Watch for Schilling Inkjet Consulting at Drupa, Print United, and other technical inkjet trade shows covering commercial, packaging, and industrial applications.
Inkjet-Ready Design
SIC believes image quality is achieved by understanding the entire inkjet process — with good inkjet-ready design being the foundation to achieving seamless production.
See the Designers Guide to Inkjet (3rd Ed.) — written by Mary K Schilling and Elizabeth Gooding, sponsored by Canon. Free.
Get In Touch
Ready to solve your inkjet challenges? Reach out to discuss how we can help your team achieve consistent, high-quality results.