Mission: Innovation in Ceramic Printing.
Founded in 1993 by Michael Zimmer – innovator, investor, and CEO of the interdisciplinary NEWKOM Group – the company has been shaping the future of ceramic printing technologies for over three decades.
With more than 30 years of experience, MZ Toner Technologies continues to drive innovation in ceramic digital printing. In addition to ceramic toner production and digital printing services, the corporate group is a global leader in ceramic screen printing, developing and manufacturing its own pigments and offering technical expertise for electronic printing applications worldwide.
MZ Toner Technologies is committed to technological progress in the ceramics industry and its applications. Whether for architects, planners, construction professionals, the funeral and memorial sector, artists or hobbyists – the company delivers tailored, innovative solutions for digital ceramic printing on porcelain, glass, earthenware, or enamel, grounded in deep technical knowledge and practical product development.
At the heart of MZ Toner Technologies lies the mission to simplify and optimize production and application processes while maintaining the highest quality standards and promoting resource efficiency and sustainability.
By combining innovation, environmental responsibility, and practical implementation, MZ Toner Technologies empowers the ceramics and porcelain industry to take a decisive step forward – into the future of advanced ceramic surface finishing through digital printing technologies.

The Original – From the Very Beginning to Today
Just five years later, in 1993, the founding of MZ Toner Technologies marked the birth of the original: the first patented four-color ceramic toner, setting new standards in quality, color brilliance, applicability, and durability. Since then, the company has stood for technological excellence and continuous innovation. In 2001, MZ Toner Technologies introduced the first lead-free ceramic toners for food-safe applications – certified according to DIN EN ISO 11885. This was soon followed by the first cadmium-free ceramic toners, also certified and suitable for food contact.
Today, customers and partners benefit from more than 35 years of experience in the development and production of ceramic toners and waterslide decals – for tableware decoration, architectural ceramics, and custom solutions, including in-house manufactured special colors tailored to individual needs. Das ist der Englische text

The World’s First Patented Ceramic Four-Color Toner
This deep-rooted expertise forms the foundation for the development of groundbreaking technologies in ceramic digital printing. A milestone achievement was the invention and patent application of the world’s first four-color ceramic toner in 1992, led by Michael Zimmer – a pioneering moment in the evolution of ceramic printing technologies. MZ Toner Technologies combines traditional know-how in screen printing with state-of-the-art toner innovation, positioning itself today as one of the leading providers of ceramic digital printing solutions. The company’s proprietary ceramic toners – engineered specifically for tiles, porcelain, glass, and enamel – are produced exclusively in Germany and distributed worldwide.

Keramischer Toner & Entwickler by MZ
Sie enthalten anorganische Pigmente, die temperaturbeständig sind und sich beim Brennvorgang dauerhaft mit der Glasur verbinden.

Druck- und Transferpapiere für keramische Decals
• unlackierte Abziehbildpapiere, die nach dem Druck noch beschichtet werden müssen, oder
• vorgefertigte Direktdruckpapiere, die bereits mit einer Lackschicht versehen sind und sofort einsatzbereit sind.

Over 30 Years of Research and Development

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Vielfalt in Form und Funktion
Neben klassischen Anwendungen wie Geschirrdekorationen, Souvenirs, Wand- und Bodenfliesen oder Plaketten, kommen auch großformatige Objekte im digitalen Keramikdruck zum Einsatz. Dazu zählen etwa hinterleuchtete Designflächen für die Innenarchitektur oder Fassadenelemente aus Glas und Keramik, die Gebäude zu einzigartigen Blickfängen machen.

Keramische Veredelung mit Transferbildern im Nasschiebeverfahren
Diese Abziehbilder, auch Nassschiebebilder genannt, bei MZ Toner Technologies in Deutschland entwickelt und hergestellt, zeichnen sich durch eine einfache Anwendung und Langlebigkeit aus: Nach dem Druck werden sie in Wasser eingelegt, wodurch sich die bedruckte Schicht mühelos vom Trägerpapier löst. Anschließend lässt sich das Motiv flexibel auf Keramik, Glas oder Porzellan positionieren. Dank dieser Technik entstehen detailreiche, langlebige Dekore für Geschirr, Fliesen, Glaswaren und vieles mehr – effizient, präzise und in brillanter Farbqualität.

Nachhaltigkeit trifft Wirtschaftlichkeit
• Umweltfreundlich
• Geruchsfrei und angenehm für Mitarbeitende
• Platzsparend – keine Sieblagerung oder Reinigungsaufwand
• Kostenreduzierend – keine spezielle Belüftung nötig
So lassen sich Produktionsumgebungen flexibel und effizient gestalten – auch in sensiblen Bereichen.

Geschwindigkeit und Flexibilität im Fokus
• Print-on-Demand in Echtzeit
• Höchste Qualität bis 8 Farben
• Klein- und Großauflagen mit maximaler Wirtschaftlichkeit
• Formatfreiheit – ideal für Sanitär-, Bau- und Porzellanindustrie

Ceramic digital printing with modified laser printers enables ultra-sharp image reproduction with resolutions ranging from 600 to 1,200 dpi – ideal for highly detailed designs such as portraits, illustrations, or logos. The result: brilliant colors and impressive sharpness, even on complex surfaces.
Unlike screen printing, the digital process does not require complex design changes. New designs can be uploaded at any time – with no setup time needed. This saves time and costs, especially for small quantities, personalized one-offs, or flexible series production.
Digital printing is carried out on a special waterslide transfer paper, meaning the object to be decorated does not need to be on-site. Designs can be pre-produced, stored, or shipped worldwide and applied to the substrate at a later time – ideal for decentralized production or on-demand projects.
After printing and transfer, the decoration is fired at temperatures between 580 and 1250 °C. The inorganic pigments used fuse permanently with the glaze or surface, resulting in an extremely durable decoration that is resistant to UV rays and chemicals.