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ColorMax9 – The Best Color Envelope Printer

Updated on Feb 5, 2026

The ColorMax9 Digital Color Printer is the latest solution for short-run inkjet printing, offering full-color 1200 × 1200 dpi dynamic data and graphics printing on envelopes and a wide range of mailing and packaging materials.

The ColorMax9 Digital Color Printer is an ideal solution for short-run inkjet printing, delivering full-color 1200 × 1200 dpi output on envelopes and various mailing and packaging substrates. The system includes the printer and a high-capacity intelligent belt feeder for exceptional accuracy, especially in landscape mode.

Optional configurations include a 3-foot conveyor, a dedicated command station with PC and 32-inch curved monitor, and a sturdy workbench. Powered by HP print technology, the ColorMax9 uses vibrant pigment-based inks that resist fading, scratches, and water damage.

Its wide print area and digital thickness control support media up to 1/2 inch thick and 15 inches wide. The intuitive 7-inch color touchscreen provides full system control, including image preview, system status, and access to up to 64 GB of stored print jobs.

Standard ColorMax9 Features

  • Full-color variable data and graphics
  • Intuitive 7-inch color touchscreen
  • Print width up to 11.7 inches
  • Prints up to 10,000 #10 envelopes per hour
  • Handles media up to 1/2 inch thick
  • Built-in registration system
  • CMYK output up to 1200 × 1200 dpi
  • Digital thickness control
  • Intelligent belt feeding system
  • Up to 64 GB of job storage
  • Stationary print head with over 59,000 nozzles
  • Vibrant pigment-based inks
  • Automated print head maintenance
  • Powered by HP print technology
  • Prints up to 16.8 million colors
  • All-metal housing
  • Made in the USA

Driven by an intelligent synchronized feeder and registration system, the ColorMax9 produces accurate landscape prints to maximize output. Durable, water-resistant HP pigment-based ink enables high-quality variable data and full-color graphics in a single pass.

The ColorMax9 utilizes pigment-based inks that resist fading, scratches, and water damage, while the wide print area and digital thickness control allow printing on stuffed envelopes, kraft paper bags, chipboard, and more.

With the capacity to print up to 10,000 #10 envelopes per hour, the system is designed for high productivity without sacrificing quality.

The intuitive 7-inch color touchscreen provides complete control of the workflow, including job preview, system monitoring, and access to stored print files.

Utilizing HP thermal inkjet technology, the ColorMax9 features a long-life stationary print head with over 59,000 nozzles and integrated cleaning and capping, enabling reliable printing on pre-printed and windowed envelopes.

The ColorMax9 is available in three configurations with optional accessories such as a 3-foot output conveyor, sturdy workbench, and the CCS9 Command Station featuring a free-standing workstation, PC, and 32-inch curved monitor.

With a rugged steel and aluminum construction and a long-life print system, the ColorMax9 is quiet, fast, and economical, delivering a low cost per print and a fast return on investment.

The PDF brochure can be viewed here.

View the ColorMax9 in action below.

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