How Kornit’s All-Inclusive Click Supports Hybrid Screen Printing & DTG

Screen printers rarely lose business because they can’t offer a quality outcome. They lose efficiency because their production model isn’t flexible enough for today’s mix of customization and unpredictable demand.

While screen printing remains unmatched for long, repeatable runs, smaller orders, sampling, and reprints often clog the workflow. This is where DTG makes more sense. The challenge is how to adopt it without a high upfront investment.

This is exactly where Kornit’s All-Inclusive Click (AIC) model changes the equation.

Key Takeaways

• AIC allows screen printers to add DTG with low upfront equipment investment
• Fixed cost per print creates predictable margins and easier pricing decisions
• Smaller and complex jobs move off the screen, freeing capacity for longer runs
• AIC supports scalable, hybrid production to match modern demand

What Is Kornit’s All-Inclusive Click (AIC) Model?

Kornit’s All-Inclusive Click (AIC) is a pay-as-you-produce business model inspired by SaaS economics.

Instead of purchasing equipment, customers install Kornit systems onsite and pay a fixed cost per print. This single “click” price includes everything needed to operate production efficiently:

• The printing system
• Inks
• Service and maintenance
• Software and updates

This approach removes the traditional barriers associated with digital printing adoption. There is no large capital expenditure, no complex financing, and no uncertainty about hidden costs.

Costs align directly with production output. You print more, you pay more. You print less, you pay less. This turns digital production into a predictable operating expense rather than a long-term financial commitment.

Business Benefits of the AIC Model

The main benefits of the AIC model for screen printers and print on demand businesses include: 

Predictable Costs and Margins

One of the biggest advantages of AIC is cost transparency. Since the cost per print is fixed, screen printers can plan expenses before production starts.

This makes pricing simpler and margins more predictable. Instead of guessing utilization rates or amortizing equipment over years, every print has a known cost structure.

Zero CAPEX Investment and Immediate ROI

Industrial DTG adoption often requires a significant upfront investment. AIC removes that barrier entirely.

There is no equipment purchase, no loan, and no waiting period to recover costs. Printers can be profitable from the very first print. This lowers risk and makes digital adoption accessible even for businesses that prefer to keep capital free for growth.

Operational Simplicity

AIC is an all-inclusive model. System, ink, service, and software updates are bundled into one managed solution.

This reduces operational complexity and removes uncertainty. Printers can focus on production efficiency and workflow optimization instead of managing multiple vendors.

Built-In Scalability

As demand grows, capacity can grow with it. The AIC model allows printers to scale production without additional capital investment.

Operations expand in step with demand, not ahead of it. This protects profitability while supporting long-term growth.

Why Screen Printers Hesitate to Adopt DTG

For most screen printers, hesitation isn’t about adding new DTG printing technology. It’s about the business model.

Common concerns include:

• High upfront equipment costs
• Fear of underused machines sitting idle
• Non-industrial solutions that can’t deliver the required quality, speed, or cost
• Concern about disrupting existing screen printing workflows

Many printers worry that adding DTG will complicate operations rather than improve them. Others are unsure whether digital demand will be consistent enough to justify the investment.

AIC addresses all of these concerns and a few more. 

How AIC Helps Create a Hybrid Screen Printing–DTG Workflow

A hybrid DTG-Screen printing workflow is one of the most important trends in 2026. Here is how AIC makes it a reality.

Moving the Wrong Jobs Off the Screen

Not every job belongs on a screen printing press. Small runs, samples, test prints, reorders, and complex designs slow down traditional workflows.

AIC allows these jobs to move to DTG without pressure to “justify” equipment ownership. This frees screen printing capacity for what it does best: longer, repeatable runs.

Improving Overall Capacity Utilization

Screen presses spend more time on profitable runs. DTG handles short and complex jobs efficiently. The result is smoother production, fewer bottlenecks, and better use of labor.

In addition to immediate workflow gains, AIC offers a low-risk path into digital transformation:

• Gradual adoption 
• Operational learning 
• Stronger competitive positioning as digital demand grows

Screen printers can evolve at their own pace while staying profitable and flexible.

Not Just for Screen Printers

While AIC is a powerful solution for hybrid screen printing environments, it’s also an ideal entry point into print-on-demand.

Businesses looking to offer on-demand production can do so without heavy upfront investment. The model supports fast response times, customization, and flexible volumes. All these are essential for modern fulfillment models.

For brands, decorators, and new digital adopters, AIC lowers the barrier to entry while maintaining industrial-grade quality. 

Taking Full Advantage of AIC

The printing industry is changing fast. Demand is more unpredictable, orders are smaller, and flexibility matters more than ever.

Kornit’s All-Inclusive Click model allows businesses to adapt without financial strain. It supports hybrid production and offers a rare opportunity for investment-free digital experimentation.

Whether you’re a screen printer looking to relieve workflow pressure or a business exploring print on demand, AIC offers a smarter way to move forward.

Would you like to learn more about AIC? Let’s talk.