Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), a global provider of advanced variable data printing solutions and digital printing technology, will launch its latest version of Sunrise, the digital front-end and workflow solution for Domino digital label presses, at Labelexpo Europe 2025.

Designed for Domino N-Series digital label presses, Domino Sunrise Digital Front End (DFE) combines comprehensive pre-press and production tools into a powerful, easy-to-use workflow solution. Using the power of AI and the world-leading Harlequin RIP, Sunrise enables converters to process jobs faster and more accurately than ever before.

“Maximizing press uptime and productivity is a key priority for converters in today’s competitive marketplace,” says Michael Matthews, product manager – digital printing color, Domino. “Domino is leading the way in using AI and machine learning to create intelligent RIP technology, delivering a highly efficient, scalable front-end solution.”

The latest update to Sunrise combines a set of advanced, AI-enabled tools in an easy-to-use interface. Modules include Label Studio, which streamlines job setup by automating repetitive pre-press tasks; powerful variable data processing with inline RIP capabilities; and Domino Viewer, enabling the monitoring of press performance and the capture of running data to inform decision-making.

Accelerating pre-press tasks with Label Studio

Label Studio makes the preparation of press-ready PDFs easy, eliminating the need for graphics editing software and helping ensure consistent and accurate results.

“Finding skilled labor can be a challenge for converters, and mistakes can happen,” says Matthews. “Label Studio enables any operator to automate and speed up pre-press label processing. A real-time preview reflects any adjustments made, maximizing press uptime, reducing waste and enabling finetuning before ripping for optimum print results.”

Real-time, inline processing of variable data

Requests from brands seeking to incorporate variable data, including 2D codes, into their label designs are on the rise, and Sunrise is well-positioned to meet this demand. The software handles jobs with complex personalization with ease and raises the bar with real-time, inline ripping onboard the N730i digital label press.

“Inline RIP of variable data is a game changer for converters,” says Matthews. “Traditionally, jobs containing variable data had to be pre-processed while the press sat idle, as RIP speeds were too slow to keep pace with printing speeds. Sunrise breaks down this barrier, processing variable data ‘as-you-print’.”

Harnessing AI and machine learning, Sunrise’s powerful inline label processing capabilities can instantly deconstruct PDF print jobs, finetune printing RIP settings, and accurately predict the achievable printing speed. This empowers press operators to make data-driven decisions, optimize scheduling, and significantly reduce the risk of downtime.

Staying on track with Domino Viewer

Domino Viewer monitors the status of one or multiple Domino presses in real-time, displaying errors, job information, and cost estimates for the current job queue. The data captured can be accessed across a converter’s local network or remotely via a VPN connection. It is also possible to seamlessly integrate Sunrise with a converter’s MIS and ERP systems.

“Having all this data at your fingertips makes it easy for production managers to identify potential cost savings and process improvements to increase overall equipment efficiency,” explains Matthews. “The tool also allows converters to leverage historical job information for in-depth, retrospective analysis and machine learning.”

Sunrise is the new standard DFE for Domino label presses and will also be available for existing users as a free-of-charge upgrade, taking operational efficiency to a whole new level.

“We are dedicated to being a strong partner for converters, listening to understand their business needs, and continually improving our offering to help them meet their objectives,” Russell Weller, head of digital products, Domino, concludes. “We want to empower them to ‘Do more’: enabling them to be more productive and more efficient, produce more labels, and save more costs using Domino digital technology.”

Label converters are invited to see Sunrise in operation at Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona, booth 3E91, where it will be featured on all Domino label presses on display, including the new N410, the proven N610i, and the N730i models.