What InkTec does

InkTec CZ s.r.o. is a Czech e-commerce retailer of printer consumables, printing equipment, and related supplies, operating from Ostrava since its founding in 1993. The company sells compatible ink cartridges, toner cartridges, and bulk ink (20ml to 20L containers) for desktop and wide-format printers from major brands including HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, Samsung, Mimaki, Mutoh, and Roland. Beyond compatible third-party cartridges, InkTec markets its own proprietary ink chemistries under the InkTec brand and sub-brands SubliNova (sublimation inks) and EcoNova (eco-solvent inks for wide-format machines), and has expanded into Direct-to-Film (DTF) and DTF UV textile printing systems, including printers, films, hot melt powders, and inks.

The company's underlying technology is a Czech-hosted e-commerce storefront (eshop.inktec.cz) supporting Czech/English languages and CZK/EUR currencies, with product catalogue, shopping cart, product comparison, and customer review functionality. Ancillary technical offerings include ICC colour calibration services for large-format printers, desktop printers, monitors, projectors, and scanners, plus proprietary chip reset devices and continuous ink supply systems (CISS) that enable cartridge refilling across printer brands. Distribution is built around DPD and PPL courier partnerships within the Czech Republic, with personal collection at the Ostrava headquarters.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer and small-business online sales of physical printing supplies and equipment, with unit-based pricing ranging from approximately €0.50 for clearance items to over €13,000 for industrial DTF printer systems. Customers are primarily small-to-medium businesses, print professionals, copy shops, and sign-makers seeking lower-cost alternatives to OEM cartridges, alongside individual consumers and hobbyists in the DTF and sublimation craft segments. The company also maintains a secondary visibility channel via the Zbozi.cz price-comparison platform. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, the company is privately held with no disclosed funding, and there are no recorded M&A, partnership, or leadership-change events in the source material.

Name

InkTec

Legal name

InkTec CZ s.r.o.

Website

https://inktec.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

InkTec CZ s.r.o. is a Czech e-commerce retailer in Ostrava selling compatible ink cartridges, toners, bulk inks, DTF textile printing systems, and large-format printer supplies under its own InkTec, SubliNova, and EcoNova brands, serving small businesses, print professionals, and hobbyists in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printing Supplies

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital & Specialty Inks (Inkjet, UV, Conductive) (IMAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG), Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA)

Keywords

• Compatible ink cartridges
• Sublimation inks
• DTF printing supplies
• Large format printers
• Eco-solvent inks

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ink and cartridge sales: Revenue from selling compatible ink cartridges and ink bottles across multiple sizes (20ml to 20l) for desktop and wide-format printers from brands including HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, Samsung, and others. Includes both the company's own InkTec brand inks and compatible/third-party cartridges.
2. Toner sales: Revenue from selling compatible toners for laser printers from brands including Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, Minolta, OKI, and Samsung.
3. Large format printer equipment and supplies: Revenue from DTF (Direct to Film) printers and consumables, large format printers, sublimation systems, eco-solvent printers, UV printers, and associated supplies (films, powders, inks) for industrial/commercial printing.
4. Accessories and peripherals: Revenue from printing accessories including chip reseters, cleaning fluids, papers, films, overvoltage protection devices, cutting plotters, and Casablanca video editing products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

InkTec CZ s.r.o. sells compatible ink cartridges, toners, and own-brand ink formulations (InkTec, SubliNova, EcoNova) for desktop and wide-format printers, alongside DTF (Direct-to-Film) textile printing equipment and consumables, large-format printers, sublimation systems, and accessories such as cutting plotters and overvoltage protection devices. The company operates its own e-shop at eshop.inktec.cz serving customers in the Czech Republic and other European countries, with bulk ink available up to 20-litre containers.

Product overview

InkTec CZ is a Czech e-commerce company selling a comprehensive range of printing solutions and supplies. The product portfolio centers on DTF (Direct-to-Film) textile printing systems as a key offering, alongside traditional inkjet and laser printer consumables, large-format printing solutions, and video editing equipment. The company operates its own e-shop at eshop.inktec.cz and stocks products under its own InkTec brand as well as sub-brands including EcoNova (eco-solvent inks), SubliNova (sublimation inks), and Peach (chip-enabled cartridges). Core offerings include compatible and refillable cartridges for Canon, Epson, HP, Brother, Lexmark, and other major printer brands; specialized inks in dye, pigment, sublimation, and solvent formulations; DTF printing equipment and consumables; and complementary products like cutting plotters, overvoltage protection devices, and Casablanca video editing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DTF Textile Transfer System Complete Direct-to-Film printing system for textile decoration including DTF printers (30–60cm range), DTF inks, DTF films (rolls and sheets), and hot-melt powders. Enables transfer of prints onto fabrics for custom apparel and textile production. Targeted at textile decorators, apparel printers, and sign-makers.
• DTF UV Printing UV-based Direct-to-Film printing solutions including UV inks, roll and flatbed UV printers, and specialised films for industrial UV printing on textiles. Targeted at industrial printing operations.
• EcoNova Eco-Solvent Inks Own-brand eco-solvent ink line (EcoNova MAPLE, EcoNova ID, EcoNova AURORA, EcoNova IVY) for wide-format printing on Mimaki, Mutoh, Roland, and other eco-solvent printers. Available in 440ml cartridges and 1-litre bottles. Targeted at wide-format sign-making and large-format printing businesses.
• SubliNova Sublimation Inks Own-brand sublimation ink line (SubliNova Smart, SubliNova G7, SubliNova Sensible, SubliNova Sure) for dye-sublimation printing on Epson and other piezo-head printers. Available in 100ml and 1-litre formats. Targeted at dye-sublimation printers, personalised product businesses, and craft/hobby users.
• Inkjet Printers and Supplies Desktop inkjet printers and multifunction devices from Canon, Epson, HP, and Brother, along with refillable cartridges, compatible cartridges, and bulk ink systems (CISS). Targeted at home, home-office, and SMB users.
• Laser Printers and Toners Laser printers and compatible toner cartridges for Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, Minolta, OKI, and Samsung devices. Targeted at offices and SMBs needing cost-effective laser printing supplies.
• Large Format Printers Wide-format printing solutions including eco-solvent, solvent, sublimation, and UV printers. Supports Canon imagePROGRAF, Epson Stylus Pro/SureColor, HP DesignJet, Mimaki, Mutoh, and Roland devices with corresponding inks and cartridges. Targeted at sign-makers, large-format print shops, and industrial printing operations.
• Cutting Plotters Cutting plotter equipment and accessories for sign-making and graphic design applications. Targeted at sign-makers and graphic design professionals.
• Compatible Ink Cartridges and Toners Compatible and refillable ink cartridges and toner cartridges for major printer brands. Includes Peach-brand cartridges with new chips, chip reseters, and filling kits. Targeted at cost-conscious consumers, SMBs, and printing professionals seeking OEM alternatives.
• Cleaning and Maintenance Products Cleaning fluids for thermal and piezo printheads, maintenance kits, and printhead cleaning tools for desktop and large-format printers. Targeted at printer owners maintaining printhead performance.
• Casablanca Video Editing Systems Casablanca video editing systems including standalone editors, expansion modules, Casablanca 4 and 2+3 software packages, video effects, titlers, and creative tools. Targeted at video editing professionals and enthusiasts.
• Overvoltage Protection Devices Surge protectors and power protection devices for office and home use (1.5m–5m cables), industrial 19-inch rack units, and telephone/data network protection. Targeted at office and home users protecting printer and IT equipment.
• Print Media and Films Specialised papers and films including DTF films, coated papers, photo papers (A6/A4/A3), sublimation papers, solvent printing media (PVC, banner, synthetic paper, metallic film), and water-based media. Targeted at desktop, wide-format, and sublimation printer users.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CompAndSave: Online retailer specialising in compatible/remanufactured printer cartridges and toners with in-house remanufacturing operations. Comparable vertically integrated compatible-consumables e-commerce model.
• Prindo: German-headquartered online retailer of compatible printer cartridges, toners, and inks across Europe. Directly comparable multi-country e-commerce model selling compatible consumables for the same OEM printer brands.
• Inkjets.com (Tonerkartusche / 4inkjets): Online retailer of compatible ink cartridges, refill kits, and bulk ink systems. Comparable as a digital-first compatible consumables retailer including refill/CISS components — directly overlapping InkTec's own offering.
• Cartridge World: Global franchise network retailing compatible and remanufactured printer cartridges. Comparable business model focused on aftermarket printer consumables serving small businesses and consumers.
• LD Products: US-based online retailer of compatible printer cartridges, toners, and own-brand inkjet inks. Comparable as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce operator with own-brand compatible ink formulations across the same OEM printer brands.
• Peach: Swiss-based manufacturer and retailer of compatible ink cartridges and toners. Directly comparable as a European own-brand compatible-consumables specialist covering HP, Canon, Epson, Brother; InkTec actually carries Peach cartridges in its catalogue, confirming direct category overlap.
• 123ink (123inkt.nl): Dutch online retailer of compatible cartridges, toners, and printing supplies operating across multiple European countries. Comparable as a multi-country e-commerce specialist in the same compatible-consumables category.

Broad incumbents

• Nazdar Ink Technologies: US-based large manufacturer of screen printing, digital, and specialty inks for the graphics/screen-printing industry. Comparable as a broader ink manufacturer operating in adjacent ink chemistries (UV, screen, digital) that InkTec's SubliNova and EcoNova lines overlap with.
• Marabu (Inks): German manufacturer of screen, digital, and pad-printing inks serving industrial and graphics markets. Comparable as a larger, established European ink manufacturer whose digital-printing ink range competes with InkTec's EcoNova and DTF ink lines.

Emerging players

• Smart Ink: Online retailer offering compatible ink cartridges with subscription-based delivery model. Comparable product category with a differentiated recurring-revenue angle that InkTec currently does not offer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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