Multifunctional Digital Printing Machine: GOKING OEM/ODM

Guangdong Goking Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (GOKING) is a Dongguan, China-based manufacturer of industrial digital printing machines. GOKING designs and builds single-pass (direct-output) and multi-pass (scanner-type) 2-in-1 multifunctional digital printing machines, including 5-color integrated models, multiple DPI configurations, and Epson or Xaar printhead options for corrugated and honeycomb cardboard packaging. The company provides whole-machine research, development, and manufacturing, as well as OEM and ODM production services for digital printing machines.

This guide is written for packaging factories, brand owners, and procurement managers who are evaluating a multifunctional digital printing machine and need to confirm that a supplier can match their substrate range, order profile, and speed targets, and support the machine after delivery. It covers GOKING’s production capabilities, machine configurations, compliance, and the step-by-step process from inquiry to installation.

GOKING pre-sales engineer commissioning a 32-printhead direct-printing and scanning all-in-one machine.

The problem: what buyers need from a multifunctional digital printing machine

Traditional cardboard and paperboard printing depends on plate-based analog processes. Every design change requires plate making and setup time, which makes short runs and urgent orders expensive. At the same time, packaging buyers are ordering smaller quantities, asking for faster delivery, and increasingly requesting variable or personalized graphics.

Three pressures are pushing packaging factories toward digital printing:

• Fragmented, short-run orders. The “small-batch, quick-turnaround” model is becoming the core business strategy for many printing plants. It closely integrates cross-border e-commerce (such as SHEIN) with the print-on-demand (POD) model to fulfill fragmented orders from around the globe.
• Mixed substrates. A single factory may print on kraft paper, coated paper, corrugated board, or paperboard. The machine must handle different material thicknesses and ink systems without sacrificing quality.
• Plate-less, file-direct workflow. Digital printing machines print directly from digital files such as PDF, JPG, BMP, and TIF without picture conversion, which removes the plate-making step and shortens turnaround.

For a buyer at the evaluation-to-execution stage, the decision is therefore not only “digital versus analog.” It is whether a specific manufacturer has the engineering capability to configure the machine—printhead type, DPI, printhead count, and color configuration—and the operational support to install it and keep it running in another country.

Industry background: the digital printing equipment market

Digital printing is a growing segment of the printing industry. According to Precedence Research, as reported by The Cannata Report, the global digital printing market is valued at approximately USD 33.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 57.08 billion by 2033. Inkjet technology accounts for the largest share of the digital printing market, estimated at 48.4% in 2023, according to Grand View Research.

Within industrial equipment, the single-pass digital printing machine market was valued at USD 3.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% through 2034, per Reports and Data. For packaging specifically, Dataintelo projects the digital print finishing for corrugated market to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% and reach USD 4.2 billion by 2033.

On the supply side, China was the world’s leading exporter of printing machinery in 2023, with an export value of USD 13.8 billion, representing 17.5% of the global total, according to World’s Top Exports. For buyers importing into the European Union, industrial digital printers must comply with EU machine safety standards, specifically EN ISO 12100:2010 and EN 60204-1:2018 for electrical and mechanical safety.

The wider industrial digital printing landscape includes printhead and printer manufacturers such as Epson, Konica Minolta, HP, Canon, Durst, and Xaar, according to Market Research Future / ImageXpert. GOKING’s product line is built around two of these printhead families: Epson and Xaar.

GOKING’s position fits this context directly: the company is a Chinese industrial manufacturer whose products are exported to the EU, Africa, Latin America, Russia/Kazakhstan, and Turkey, with EU compliance documented by a CE Certificate of Conformity (detailed in the compliance section below).

GOKING’s solution: OEM/ODM manufacturing of multifunctional digital printing machines

GOKING (Guangdong Goking Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) was founded in 2020 by a senior team with more than a decade of industry expertise. The company operates a 10,000-square-meter modernized manufacturing facility with 152 employees, including a 38-engineer R&D team, and reports an annual output of 864 sets. Its export ratio is 49%, with main markets in the EU, Africa, Latin America, Russia/Kazakhstan, and Turkey, and export experience in the Middle East.

The company’s core expertise lies in the research, development, and manufacturing of industrial-grade digital printers, including single-pass (direct output) and multi-pass (scanner-type) series that support various grades of corrugated and honeycomb cardboard.

Product family

GOKING’s main products are single-pass and multi-pass 2-in-1 digital printing machines, including 5-color integrated models and multiple DPI configurations with different nozzles. The product family includes:

• Multi-pass digital printers with Epson or Xaar nozzles
• Single-pass digital printers with Epson or Xaar nozzles
• 2-in-1 multifunctional digital printing machines with different DPI configurations
• Single-pass digital printing machines with Xaar printheads

The color mode is CMYK with optional white ink (CMYK + W), which supports white-ink printing requirements common in packaging. The system also features automatic color calibration and automatic job switching, and GOKING states that no specialized operator is required for startup; operation is simple and easy to learn.

OEM and ODM capability

GOKING provides whole-machine R&D and manufacturing services. OEM services are available for digital printing machines, and ODM design and production services are also available, covering OEM/ODM production needs. Elements that can be customized include:

• Machine structure
• Printhead type (Epson or Xaar)
• DPI configuration
• Color scheme, including 5-color models
• Turnkey line solutions

GOKING positions this capability for overseas printing and packaging factories as well as global brands that want their own machine specification without building their own manufacturing line.

Two printing modes in one machine

The 2-in-1 design solves a common production conflict. For complex or large-format boards, the machine uses the scanning (multi-pass) method. For small boards and small-batch orders, it uses the direct-output (single-pass) mode. A single all-in-one machine handles both approaches, which is the core value of the multifunctional design.

Ink and material scope

GOKING offers comprehensive printing solutions ranging from kraft paper to coated paper, and from single-sheet printing to mass production. Supported ink types are water-based dye ink, water-based pigment ink, coating ink, and UV eco-friendly ink. These cover the substrate types most common in packaging: corrugated board, kraft paper, coated paper, and paperboard.

GOKING digital printer with white ink configuration.

Core specifications of the Corrugated Cardboard Digital Printing Machine

The table below compiles the specification range of GOKING’s Corrugated Cardboard Digital Printing Machine (model: Digital Printing Machine—CMYK and five colors, different nozzles, different DPI, different printhead numbers, different printing width and speed).

The product family is applicable to the printing and packaging industry, paper mills, and coated paperboard production.

Comparison: Epson versus Xaar printhead configurations

Two printhead families are available across the product range: Epson printheads and Xaar printheads. The choice affects single-pass speed, durability, and operating environment requirements.

The Xaar option is the higher-speed configuration, rated at a minimum of 100 m/min in single-pass mode, and is described by the manufacturer as durable with low requirements for the operating environment. The Epson option runs at 60 m/min in single-pass mode and is a common choice for high-precision applications.

Selection note: the two printhead families are not interchangeable in price or duty. Buyers should specify their substrate and duty cycle so the manufacturer can recommend the appropriate printhead count and DPI. The machine also requires a plant environment of 15–32 °C and 70% humidity, which should be factored into installation planning.

Step-by-step: from inquiry to a running production line

For buyers at the execution stage, the following sequence describes how an order with GOKING typically proceeds.

1. Define the requirements. Confirm substrate types (corrugated board, kraft paper, coated paper, paperboard), board size range, material thickness (2–30 mm), and target speed.
2. Free sample printing. GOKING offers free sample printing for global clients. Send the substrate, and the team tests ink adhesion, color, and drying behavior before you commit.
3. Configure the machine. Finalize printhead type (Epson or Xaar), printhead count (8 to 256), DPI configuration, color mode (CMYK with optional white ink), feeding mode (leading-edge or belt), and leading-edge automation level.
4. Order and production start. A 30% deposit is required before production. The monthly production capacity is 38 sets, and the standard production lead time for standard machines is typically one month.
5. Factory quality control. Every machine undergoes a 100% aging test, long-time running inspection, and pre-shipment inspection before delivery.
6. Payment and shipping. The remaining 70% of the contract amount is paid before shipment. Delivery includes global shipping with secure packaging, whole-machine or turnkey-line delivery, and four complimentary cartons of ink plus various wear parts packed with the equipment.
7. Installation and after-sales. Once overseas customers receive the machine, dedicated GOKING engineers travel to the site to assist with installation and commissioning. After-sales support includes technical support, spare parts support, and response within 24 hours.

Use cases: where multifunctional digital printing machines fit

GOKING machines are applied across the printing and packaging industry. The most common use cases include:

• Corrugated cardboard packaging. The dedicated Corrugated Cardboard Digital Printing Machine is designed for this segment, printing directly on corrugated and honeycomb cardboard.
• Kraft paper packaging. The machine range covers solutions from kraft paper to coated paper, supporting the e-commerce mailer segment.
• Coated paper and paperboard. Applicable to coated paperboard production for retail packaging such as gift boxes; the CMYK (W) configuration supports printing on colored or kraft substrates where an opaque white underbase is needed.
• Short-run and on-demand packaging. The machines support the “small-batch, quick-turnaround” business model, which is the core strategy for printing plants serving cross-border e-commerce and POD workflows.
• Large-format boards. For complex or large-format boards, the scanning (multi-pass) method is used; for small boards and small-batch orders, the direct-output mode handles the job.
• Institutional printing departments. Digital large-format printers are also used by advertising agencies and in-house printing departments of institutions in sectors such as finance and education for rapid graphic and document output.

GOKING’s site cases include single-machine deliveries and urgent rework deliveries to overseas printing and packaging factories in Spain, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, South Korea, and Australia, with usage spanning more than five years. In these environments, digital printing has become a tool for handling short-run, urgent, and personalized orders, helping traditional printing plants improve production efficiency and reduce production costs.

Compliance and quality control

For EU-bound buyers, the relevant compliance document is the Certificate of Conformity (CE) for GOKING’s Corrugated Cardboard Digital Printing Machine. Issued by Shenzhen HTT Technology Co., Ltd. under certificate number HTT202308117L on 9 August 2023, it confirms conformity with EN 60204-1:2018 and Directive 2006/42/EC, and is applicable to the European Union market.

CE Certificate of Conformity issued by Shenzhen HTT Technology Co., Ltd. (certificate number HTT202308117L).

Quality control is built into the manufacturing flow. GOKING applies a 100% aging test, long-time running inspection, and pre-shipment inspection to every machine. Buyers can also arrange sample testing, factory inspection, and on-site acceptance per contract. The manufacturing base is a 10,000-square-meter facility with a dedicated assembly workshop and an R&D team of 38 engineers.

GOKING’s No. 1 assembly workshop.

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Conclusion

GOKING is an OEM/ODM manufacturer of multifunctional digital printing machines for packaging factories, offering a product line that spans single-pass, multi-pass, and 2-in-1 configurations with Epson or Xaar printheads, 5-color and white-ink options, and a specification range from 8 to 256 printheads and 264 mm to 2600 mm print width.

For a buyer moving from evaluation to execution, the practical checklist is: confirm EU compliance (covered by CE certificate HTT202308117L), confirm the customization levers (machine structure, printhead type, DPI, color scheme), confirm the minimum order quantity (1 set), test materials with free sample printing, align on lead time (typically one month for standard machines), and verify after-sales support (on-site installation and commissioning by dedicated engineers, with 24-hour response).

Printed samples produced on GOKING digital printing machines.