Industrial Ink jet Printers

EBS Industrial Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-07T13:48:00.000-07:00

A category of industrial printers with a single continuous jet of ink.
(CIJ - Continuous Ink-Jet).

The devices are designed for labelling objects moving on a factory conveyor without requiring direct contact. Systems for labelling stationary objects are also available. They are based on moving print-head technology, where the print-heads are controlled manually or automatically. The printers can produce prints varying in height from 1 mm to a maximum of 15 mm, at a high print rate on practically any material or type of surface. Printers with continuous ink jets fall into the category of so called Small Character Print printers (SCP).

Product name: INK-JET EBS-6200/16 (or /25 or /32)
		Product specifications

A Large Character Print (in short LCP) category of industrial INK-JET printers and printing systems that use print-heads with many discrete ink jets produced by a number of valve-secured nozzles (DOD technology - Drop-on-Demand). Two different print-head types are used. They differ in construction, the principle of operation and application. The valves are controlled by electromagnetic or piezoelectric transducers. Hence the names of electromagnetic or piezoceramic print-heads.
Devices falling into this category are used to label in a non-contact way, objects moving on factory conveyors. Their 7 to 64-nozzle print-heads produce large prints varying in height between 6 and 115 mm.
Systems with electromagnetic print-heads make prints at a medium print rate on practically any type of surface. They use a broad selection of different-coloured dye or pigment-based inks. Systems with piezoceramic print-heads produce quality prints at a very high rate mostly on absorbent surfaces, such as paper, cardboard, fabric or other porous surfaces.
EBS-1500 series-based systems provide a high level of flexibility. Every system consists of a controller and up to 6 print-heads connected to the controller in series. The print-heads can be of electromagnetic, piezoceramic or both types simultaneously, with up to 3 print-heads of either type. Owing to such an approach, complex printing systems can be easily configured in order to meet expectations of even the most demanding customers. At the same time simple and also cheap systems can be built, or the complexity of a system can be graduated (and costs spread over time) as the needs arise and production expands in order to satisfy contemporary market’s requirements.
Below, there are product data sheets containing a description of all major EBS-1500 series printing system components, i.e. controllers and print-heads.

Product name: UPC EBS-1501(2)
Product symbol: P120317		Product specifications

Product name: UPC EBS-1506
Product symbol: P120322		Product specifications

Product name: 1500/00 Series 7, 12 or 16-dot Electromagnetic Print-head
Product symbol: P371xxxx		Product specifications

Product name: 1500/00 Series 25 or 32-dot Electromagnetic Print-head
Product symbol: P371xxxx		Product specifications

Product name: 1500/00 Series 64-dot Electromagnetic Print-head
Product symbol: P371xxxx		Product specifications

Product name: GrafJet 96/32 Piezoceramic Print-head
Product symbol: P371xxx		Product specifications

Product name: GrafJet 192/32 Piezoceramic Print-head
Product symbol: P371xxxx		Product specifications

Product name: GrafJet 352/32 Piezoceramic Print-head
Product symbol: P371xxxx		Product specifications

Product name: GrafJet 64/64 Piezoceramic Print-head
Product symbol: P371xxx		Product specifications

Product name: GrafJet 128/64 Piezoceramic Print-head
Product symbol: P371xxx		Product specifications

A category of industrial INK-JET printers. Owing to their high resolution printing (of up to 200 dpi) the printers are an advantageous alternative to expensive and complicated to operate labelling machines.
The printers use the heads where valves are piezoelectrically controlled, the so called piezoceramic heads. The heads make prints with many discrete jets of ink (multi-nozzle heads with valves, in DOD (Drop-on-Demand) technology).
The printers of this category are designed for producing large character printouts in a non-contact way on objects moving on factory conveyors (LCP printers). Printers with piezoceramic heads can print at a very high print speed mostly on soaking surfaces such as paper, cardboard, fabric or other porous surfaces.

Product name: INK-JET EBS-2500/510/72
		Product specifications

Product name: INK-JET EBS-2500/128/18
		Product specifications

The principle behind the PicAS and HANDJET^® printers was to offer our clients a tool for making high quality prints at a minimum effort and cost.
This is a category of inexpensive and user-friendly industrial INK-JET printers for labelling objects without requiring direct contact - PicAS for automatically printing on objects moving on a factory conveyor or HANDJET^® for manual printing on stationary objects.

With their multi-nozzle system and electromagnetic valves, the PicAS and HANDJET^® printers generate many discrete ink jets (DOD technology - Drop-on-Demand) and can produce up to 27 mm high prints, thus falling into the Large Character Print (in short LCP) category.
Outstanding compact designs are the major features of the PicAS and HANDJET^® printers. The printers are standalone units whose operation does not need to be supported by a control computer or any other controller.
In spite of their simple and economical design and a small size, the EBS-230 PicAS and EBS-250 HANDJET^® printers have retained major qualities of more complex INK-JET units.
Owing to their versatility and insignificant operating requirements, the EBS-230 PicAS and EBS-250 HANDJET^® printers are widely used in a variety of industrial and service applications.

Product name: INK-JET EBS 250 HANDJET
		Product specifications

Product name: INK-JET EBS-230 PicAS
		Product specifications

Product name: T200 Terminal
		Product specifications

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Sauven Industrial Ink Jet Printers Range

2011-08-07T13:45:00.001-07:00

Ink Jet Printers

The Sauven range of ink jet printers are all designed as industrial inkjet printers for coding and marking solutions.
The critical design criteria for each product are ease of use, low maintenance and cost effectiveness whilst giving ultra high resolution printing.

Sauven 500 designed for low cost inkjet printing onto cartons, sacks and trays using True Type fonts and Unicode for message creation in any language.

An out of the box simple printer using either a USB stick for messages or connected directly to a PC via USB or Ethernet.
Prints up to 8 lines of text, graphics, barcodes and 2D codes with 18mm total print height created using Sauven Pro5 – easy to use software.

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Sauven Pro5 is intuitive PC design software for the Sauven 500 printer using True Type fonts and Unicode for message creation.

Simple interactive Windows programming with multi language support. JPEG and BMP logos are easily and quickly imported into messages.

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Sauven 1000 modular inkjet system allows you to connect up to four 1000 printers together with a 1000 controller to suit your application.

There are three different designs of 1000 printers and each can print up to 18mm of print height with up to 8 text lines, barcodes, graphics and 2D data matrix codes.
Different inks enable printing onto non-porous materials (plastic, glass, metal) or porous surfaces (cardboard, wood, gypsum).

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Sauven 6000Plus with enhanced features for printing cartons and sacks.

Two models available with the option of printing 2.5mm - 17mm or 2.5mm - 34mm of text height, graphics or barcodes in single or multi lines.
It has a large colour graphic WYSIWYG screen ideal for complex message creation. It offers full capability for integration between printers, factory network systems or industrial scanners and encoders.

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Sauven 6000RPlus for small character printing.

Low cost per print and low maintenance makes this printer a really affordable alternative to complex CIJ printers.
Similar to the Codajet 6000R but with full networking capability and an automatic print head shutter for ensuring perfect printing in intermittent or continuous applications and harsh environments without operator intervention.
A colour graphic WYSIWYG screen simplifies message creation and editing.

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Sauven 7000 high resolution ink jet printer with up to 70mm print height.

It eliminates the need for costly pre-printed packaging or labels by directly printing text, barcodes and graphics on to cartons, trays, sacks or products.
It can be used as a simple stand alone easy to program printer or integrated into a full production network system. A colour graphic WYSIWYG screen simplifies message creation and editing.

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Codajet 6000 is a compact high resolution printer for cartons and sacks.

It is typically used for printing 2.5mm - 18mm of text height or graphics in one or more lines onto an outer package or product.
The simplicity of this printer and the ease of installation or swapping between production lines guarantee maximum uptime in a production factory.

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Codajet 6000R printer is one of the lowest cost per code and lowest maintenance small character printers.

It offers a real alternative to complex CIJ printers at a very affordable price. It is typically used to print best before dates onto products on a production line in high resolution print quality.

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Free software that can be used for creating, downloading and storing complex message designs for the 1000, 6000 Plus and 7000 printers.

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Sauven Industrial Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-07T13:44:00.001-07:00

Sauven is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of the latest ink jet printers to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial and electronics industries for in line product coding, marking, (printing) and identification.
For more than 60 years Sauven have built a world wide reputation for quality and creativity, combined with cost effectiveness and low maintenance in the design of their printers. Throughout Sauven's history they have often shown their leading innovative qualities with successful new products.
With its own research and development department and over 15 years of experience in ink jet technology, Sauven has become an established and respected name in the ink jet market. Their reputation for innovation was again confirmed by the launch of the Codajet 6000 in 1999.
This compact ink jet printer was one of the first to use the new piezo jet technology from Xaar to create ultra high resolution printing in the packaging industry.
Today many thousands of Sauven piezo technology ink jet printers are in use throughout the world supported through an extensive network of established distributors. The Sauven 6000Plus launched in 2007 offers substantial enhancements to the successful Codajet 6000.

In 2004 Sauven built their own purpose designed research, manufacturing and sales headquarters in Surrey, England to support their growing world business.
Sauven continues to strive to find original and creative solutions for the ever changing needs of their customers. By designing products with unique and progressive features and using advance technology Sauven is always a step ahead of the competition.

Mathews Drop on Demand Ink Jet Printing

2011-08-07T13:42:00.001-07:00

Drop-on-Demand® (dod) InkJet printing

DOD inkjet stands out as probably the most durable inkjet printing technology. Each printhead contains several individual valves (usually 7, 16, or 32) that print dots at regular intervals. The valves, arrayed in a single column, spray "on demand" to form printed characters on your product as the product is conveyed adjacent to the printhead. Overview - Drop-On-Demand® InkJet Solutions

Printheads

The newest lines of Matthews DOD printheads form two basic groups: "Standard Series" and "8000 Series". Standard Series printheads produce a lower resolution mark that usually covers a larger surface area. A typical Standard Series mark might appear as shown to the right. Jet-A-Mark® Standard Series Printheads

Standard Series print

8000 Series printheads produce a higher resolution mark comprised of smaller dots, as shown on the right. Jet-A-Mark® 8000 Series Printheads

8000 Series print

Controllers
Matthews offers several different controllers capable of driving these printheads. Printing applications sometimes include complicating factors, such as the need to print on both sides the product, graphics and logos, large images that require multiple printheads, and many others. Our range of controllers allows you to produce the mark you need as economically as possible... whether your application is simple or complex. You can read more about specific controller models by clicking one of the links in the blue navigation bar on the left side of this page. Jet-A-Mark® Controllers for Drop-On-Demand® InkJet

Ink Supply Systems
Each Drop-On-Demand® inkjet printer requires two fluid supplies: one for ink, and one for cleaner. Systems with 64 print valves or fewer can select a small, self-contained Ink Module that handles both. Larger systems (up to 128 valves) use the Large Capacity Ink System. Matthews also produces a special water-based ink system called J.A.W.S. (Just Add Water System) that provides ink on demand from concentrate. Jet-A-Mark® Inking Systems for Drop-On-Demand® InkJet

Contacting Matthews
If you have an idea of what type of system you might need, you can contact us for a quotation by using our Contact Form. Your inquiry will be routed directly to the sales representative who handles your region and he or she will be in touch with you in a few days. If you require more immediate attention, please call us at (412) 665-2500 and ask for our Inside Sales department.

Mathews CIJ Continous Ink Jet Printing

2011-08-07T13:41:00.000-07:00

Continuous InkJet Printing (CIJ)

Continuous ink-jet is a non-contact form of high-speed printing used to apply variable information such as dates, text, batch codes, product names and logos to individual products on the production line. CIJ ink-jet printing is fast and versatile and can print on most materials regardless of size, shape and texture. Matthews CIJ printers are easy to use; they have proven reliability, superior design and are capable of matching the speeds of the fastest production lines.

These printers work by propelling a continuous stream of ink through a nozzle. This stream is broken down into identical droplets at a rate of up to 120,000 per second. These droplets are selectively charged and deflected to print dot matrix characters. Undeflected drops are recirculated.

All CIJ printers use the same basic technology, but they are not the same in terms of design. It is the Matthews CIJ design that makes the difference in performance and reliability. Before you buy a continuous ink-jet printer look at the printhead.

Our printhead is the cleanest, simplest and most durable design you can buy. Complicated printheads damage easily; the pipes carrying ink and solvent and the electrical cabling and circuitry are hermetically sealed inside the Jet-A-Mark printhead. This makes it more robust for everyday operation. The nozzle and gutter are solidly mounted so they cannot easily be knocked out of alignment. And a positive air option prevents airborne particles from entering the printhead and contaminating the ink.

Mathews Hi Resolution Ink Jet Printing

2011-08-07T13:40:00.001-07:00

High Resolution InkJet Printing

High-end, non-contact printers offer superior resolution and may eliminate the need for labels entirely. Matthews new high-end, ink-jet printers, feature the deluxe model, IP7000, which can print up to 32 lines of text (7 dots/line), logos, scannable bar codes and other symbols at 200 dpi horizontal/187 dpi vertical, operating at speeds up to 1.4 m (4.6 ft)/sec.

Designed to print on all types of porous packaging material. The IP7000 has a minimum print height of 2 mm and maximum print height of 100 mm (3.94”) per printhead – one of the highest in the industry. Thanks to a re-circulating auto prime feature, the IP7000 consumes 35% less ink than competing printers. This feature also eliminates the need for messy daily maintenance and use of solvents.

Additional models include the new LC2, for high definition printing, at a more sensible price. This light model, provides high resolution printing of alphanumeric text and logos—with a lower, overall operating cost, providing several million characters printed from a single bottle of ink. The HX64 is ideal for traypack and secondary case coding applications. The HX64 delivers minimal maintenance and low cost printing with features geared to keep you on the cutting edge of industrial printing technology.

Mathews Ink Jet Printing PRoducts and Solutions

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Industrial InkJet Printing

InkJet printing in industrial environments involves many challenges, from harsh conditions to complex marking requirements. As a result, no single inkjet technology serves all applications well. Matthews offers Drop-On-Demand® InkJet, Continuous InkJet, and High Resolution InkJet in order to provide excellent marking performance for a wide range of applications.

	Drop-on-Demand® printing is a rugged inkjet technology that can utilize a wide variety of inks (and therefore can mark many different substrates). DOD Printers provide incredible flexibility, making medium to high resolution marks over marking areas that can range from very small to very large.
	Continuous InkJet Printers excel at making small, well-defined marks even at very high speeds. The range of available inks is somewhat less than is available for Drop-On-Demand®, but if an ink is available the print quality is high.
	Matthews High Resolution Inkjet Printers provide optimum print resolution, high speed, and large or small mark sizes. These printers work very well for printing very crisp bar codes, graphics, and text onto primary and secondary packaging (often used in place of labels).

Pannier Industrial Ink Jet Solutions

2011-08-07T13:37:00.000-07:00

Industrial Ink Jet Printers

Ink jet printing is a cost effective way to mark text, logos, real-time date codes, and more directly on moving materials. Since the printhead never touches the substrate, ink jet printing provides the ability to mark on a wide variety of materials including those with irregular surfaces. Ink jet printers may be used as stand-alone units or receive and automatically print data from a host system.

REA-JET Ink Jet Printer

Flexible DOD ink jet printer interfaces with industrial controls or host. Protected system for heavy-duty applications.

REA-JET LC Ink Jet Printer

Stand-alone DOD ink jet printer suitable for many common industrial printing applications.

REA-JET SC Ink Jet Printer

Small character CIJ ink jet printer for marking text, bar codes, and logos.

Rubber Printing System

DOD ink jet printer specially designed for marking on uncured rubber products with co-curable inks.

Dot Printer

Simple, low-maintenance DOD ink jet printer for marking small dots at high speeds.

Portable Ink Jet Printer

Portable DOD ink jet printer designed to fit your application. Mark text, real-time codes, logos and more on most any substrate.

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Fox Jet Industrial Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-07T13:35:00.000-07:00

About Foxjet

FoxJet, renowned for its high resolution case coding systems, is an international provider of a variety of marking equipment for the industrial marketplace. FoxJet offers state-of-the-art inkjet controllers that incorporate color touch screen technology with robust, durable construction for the ultimate in ease of use in harsh, industrial environments. Also, the Marksman controllers are smart enough to run some other manufacturers’ printheads. This translates into cost savings for many companies being forced out of their current inkjet equipment.
The FoxJet ProSeries high resolution printheads are made with the proven Trident inkjet technology. These printheads deliver crisp logos and graphics, clear, dark text and readable barcodes. And these printheads are repairable, which provides the lowest total cost of ownership when it comes to industrial high resolution printing. In addition to high resolution printheads, FoxJet offers wax-based heads for non-porous surfaces as well as drop-on-demand, valve jet heads of the porous and non-porous variety.
The combination of the high resolution printing capabilities from the Trident-based printheads and the easy-to-use Marksman controllers with quick message change over make FoxJet a perfect solution for contract packagers. With the FoxJet system, the contract packager can print variable bar codes, logos and graphics for their customers on line, eliminating the need to inventory preprinted boxes.
FoxJet can also help manufacturers work towards sustainability by reducing or eliminating preprinted box waste. By printing boxes online with FoxJet’s generic carton printing solution, manufacturers don’t have to carry a preprinted box inventory and risk obsolescence. It is common for large manufacturers to throw away tens of thousands of obsolete preprinted boxes a year. And many of those manufacturers will be judged by their customers on their sustainability efforts including waste. By implementing a FoxJet system, manufacturers can improve their sustainability scores as well as save money!
As an extension of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), FoxJet possesses an innovative spirit and high regard for customer satisfaction. These qualities along with our valued distributors have provided for continued growth and ability to serve industrial manufactures across the globe.

Case Coding Issues? FoxJet's Inkjet & Labeling solutions are designed to offer flexibility, reliability and uptime!

ProSeries

The ProSeries high resolution printers from FoxJet are built for reliability and offer various printing capabilities including up to 4 inch print area of text, graphics and barcodes. And three controller options allow for flexible user interface and integration.

Labeling Series

FoxJet's Labeling Series line of labelers feature all-electric components saving energy and reducing costs. FoxJet's print and apply units can handle up to 110 products per minute and meet both tamp and corner wrap applications. FoxJet offers pivoting articulated tamp pads that allow our equipment to conform and apply to irregular surfaces. By replacing your pneumatic labelers with FoxJet's all-electric models you can reduce your power costs by at least 50%.

Linx Series

Linx Series small character inkjet printers from FoxJet feature fast, non-contact printing of messages on almost any moving surface. The Linx printers are designed to save you money with every print by eliminating nearly all manual maintenance.

SoloSeries

The SoloSeries thermal inkjet printers from FoxJet feature three controller options as well as a choice of two head heights. The product line features many printing capabilities including up to 10 lines of alphanumerics as well as logos and 1D and 2D barcodes. The enclosed printhead design of the SoloSeries printers makes them truly industrial.

VxSeries

The Marksman Duo Vx utilizes VxJet integrated valve printheads featuring a nine or eighteen valve pattern enabling the print of any product or date code required. A wide array of built-in printing codes allows end users to quickly develop messages for printing. The VxJet 7x offers a standalone 7-dot version capable of 1-line printing in a compact easy to use package for printing date codes, product codes and other information.

Inkjet Ink

Trident® ScanTrue II pigmented industrial Ink Jet Ink offers crisp, dark print on your substrate. It prints verifiable bar codes, minimizes ink bleed on porous surfaces, has precise printing with greater edge definition, excellent IR readability & scanning read rates, better light fastness and optical density than dye-based inks, and has a 400 millisecond dry time (substrate dependent).

Why Choose FoxJet?

FoxJet, An ITW Company offers a wide range of inkjet and labeling solutions to help reduce preprinted case inventory. Today’s high resolution inkjet solutions offer the flexibility and reliability packagers need to be successful. FoxJet’s high resolution printheads can print graphics, logos and essential barcodes without sacrificing print quality with one pass of the printhead. FoxJet understands that for packagers a key feature for their product identification solution is for a quick change of information, with FoxJet’s printheads the message can be changed with a touch of a button allowing quick change over of a product, logo, barcode or other identification information. FoxJet has designed our printheads with the knowledge that uptime and reliability are keys to a successful production line. FoxJet will be happy to provide a TCO (total cost of ownership) so you can make an informed choice in product identification solutions.

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Xennia Industrial Ink Jet Solutions

2011-08-07T13:30:00.000-07:00

Industrial inkjet printing solutions

From inkjet ideas to production reality

Xennia is the world’s leading industrial inkjet solution provider, revolutionising manufacturing by implementing inkjet technology as a reliable production process. Xennia has over 15 years’ experience of helping Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners and their end customers transform their inkjet ideas into production reality, in markets as diverse as ceramics, textiles, furnishing laminates and printed electronics.

Think you know inkjet? Think again

The days when inkjet printing only referred to the printer on your desktop are long gone. Today, it is a diverse and powerful process used across a wide variety of industries and applications to simplify mass customisation, increase productivity and lower operating costs.

Integrated products

Through smart, integrated products and services, delivered by our approachable team, we add value by providing you with productive, reliable, high quality solutions that increase your responsiveness, efficiency and profitability.

A complete inkjet solution under one roof

We are unique in offering complete inkjet process solutions under one roof. We supply inkjet printing systems, inkjet modules and inkjet inks & fluids, backed by our renowned development capabilities.

A safe pair of hands

Our expertise in inkjet solutions means that, when you choose to work with us at Xennia, you can be confident that your project is in safe and experienced hands.

About us

Finding the right partner

Inkjet solutions can be highly complex, and need to meet specific application requirements to be successful. If you are employing inkjet on an industrial scale, you face the challenge of finding a solution provider that fully understands your needs; one that has the experience to manage your project from specification to delivery.

Getting to know your business

At Xennia, we fully recognise these challenges and work closely with you to assess your needs and understand your working processes. Only then will we advise you whether a stand-alone or integrated module solution will best fit your requirements - and help you to attain it.

Solutions focused around your needs

Whether we're tailoring an existing inkjet printer or ink to your needs, or creating an entirely new application solution, everything we do is focused around you and your business processes. Your Xennia project manager will work with you to help specify and oversee all aspects of your project, ensuring that we provide a truly integrated package - from initial proof-of-concept and process development through to full production and OEM system solutions.

Years of practical experience

Our 15 years of inkjet solution implementation has created a portfolio of proven low-risk products comprising complete printing systems and modules for inkjet integration that provide a benchmark for the most common applications. Depending on your specific needs, these modules can be modified, or, if necessary, a completely bespoke system can be built.

Timely and cost efficient solutions

By combining printing hardware, software and fluids under one roof means that we can develop and deliver fluid and/or system solutions quickly, saving you development resources, time and money.
Whatever your industry or application, you can be confident that the length and breadth of our industrial inkjet experience is the very best in the world.

Our background

The leading inkjet technology company

As the world's leading independent inkjet technology company - and the only one with the expertise to offer printing modules, software and fluids under one roof - Xennia has been at the forefront of implementing state-of-the-art inkjet printer and fluid solutions for new application areas for over 15 years.

Unrivalled expertise

Founded in 1996, our dedication to the industrial inkjet sector means that we are experts in material dispersion, inkjet ink formulation and UV chemistry. We've created and developed a team of inkjet chemists, engineers and integration specialists unrivalled in experience and expertise, specialising in:

Ink chemistry
Fluid management
Software development
Electronic engineering
Mechanical engineering

Committed to long-term relationships

Our strong commitment to building and developing long-term relationships with our customers ensures that your needs are at the heart of any solution we propose. Testament to this customer focus was the decision by one of our customers, Royal Ten Cate, a global specialist materials company, to invest in Xennia in 2008.

About Royal Ten Cate

Royal Ten Cate (TenCate) is a global company which combines textile technology with related chemical processes and material technology in the development and production of functional materials with distinctive characteristics.
Systems and materials from TenCate come under four areas of application: safety & protection, space & aerospace, infrastructure & the environment and sport & recreation. TenCate occupies leading positions in protective fabrics, composites for space and aerospace, antiballistics, geosynthetics and synthetic turf. TenCate is listed on the NYSE Euronext (AMX).
For more information about Royal TenCate, please visit http://www.tencate.com/.

Inkjet systems & inks

Proven, reliable products

Xennia supplies a range of proven, robust and reliable inkjet printers, modules and inks from which to tailor-make an inkjet solution for your specific market application, delivering increased efficiency, productivity and profitability.

A new approach to inkjet solutions

Xennia offers complete inkjet process implementation through a combination of:

XenJet modules and XenInx specialist inks & fluids for OEMs
Xennia printing systems and XenInx specialist inks & fluids for end users

Our XenJet module range offers OEMs and machine builders a new way of working, enabling you to produce inkjet offerings for your customers rapidly, cost effectively and with lower risk. Xennia printing systems offer complete production solutions ready for your application, while our XenInx range of inks and fluids offers unrivalled performance and quality.

Solution development

If you don't find a suitable product, or you require a new solution to be developed, then Xennia may still have the answer. Xennia specialises in solving industrial inkjet problems, undertaking projects in stages to manage cost and risk. Over 200 years of inkjet experience, more than 300 completed customer development projects and a treasure chest of existing intellectual property to build upon makes us the ideal partner for ink and process development.
To find out how more about how Xennia can help transform your inkjet ideas into production reality, please contact us.

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Atlantic Zeiser Industrial Ink Jet Printer

2011-08-07T13:26:00.000-07:00

Atlantic Zeiser helps industrial customers to increase the cost efficiency, safety and quality of their products in the context of production and the goods logistics chain. The company guarantees this through solutions for high-quality individual coding, identification and additional printing on each individual product with variable, digital data. In this area, Atlantic Zeiser has specialized in digital print on smooth product surfaces, i.e. a substrate with usually a low adhesion capacity for print colors, at a constant high production speed. In the three segments of digital print solutions for industrial applications, card systems and banknote & security print systems, Atlantic Zeiser develops, manufacturers and distributes technology components and integrated systems for commercial and state industrial clients throughout the world. Atlantic Zeiser supports its customers through its own nine sites as well as distribution and support offices in around 50 countries.

Industrial Digital Printing

OMEGA Print Engines: OMEGA™ is the first choice for high-resolution single-pass spot color UV printing. The UV-inkjet spot color print engines of the OMEGA™ family make the task of profitable marking, serialization, late stage customization, decoration and personalization at different stages of your production process easy with almost no restriction of application areas in the industrial environment.
DELTA Print Engines: The UV and water-based inkjet grayscale print engines of the DELTA™ family make the task of profitable marking, serialization, late stage customization, decoration and personalization at different stages of your production process easy with almost no restriction of application areas in the industrial environment. DELTA™ is the first choice for single-pass grayscale UV and water-based printing with variable ink drop size.
GAMMA Print Engines: GAMMA™ is the first choice for single-pass full color (CMYK+W) UV printing. The UV full color inkjet print engines of the GAMMA™ family make the task of profitable marking, serialization, late stage customization, decoration and personalization at different stages of your production process easy with almost no restriction of application areas in the industrial environment.
Industrial Inks: Atlantic Zeiser’s specially developed and adapted inks are a decisive factor in the quality of your printed product. Especially when printing on different papers, cardboards, metals, plastic or glass, the printer requires printing inks that are exactly suited to the substrate texture. Without the corresponding inks, it is impossible to achieve consistent high quality. Atlantic Zeiser offers accurately matched inks to the print engine.
SMARTCURE UV LED: The SMARTCURE™ series is the latest generation of Atlantic Zeiser’s UV LED curing technology. The compact modules cure UV inks in a cost-saving and environment-friendly manner thanks to their low energy consumption, absence of ozone emission, reduced requirements for ventilation and cooling as well as operating lives that outlast those of lamp-based systems by factors. This guarantees high-contrast reproduction and strong ink adhesion even on non-porous surfaces.
MiniController: The MiniController is a new generation of compact all-in-one controllers. The integration and control of even the most complex digital print production applications becomes as easy as 1-2-3. The highly modular and connectable building blocks combine latest digital image processing and workflows with the proven, unmatched performance of our industry leading machine control and print verification platforms.
DIGILINE Web: DIGILINE Web™ is the ideal choice for near-line and offline digital printing on web stock. DIGILINE™ Web is a versatile, pre-installed and tested end-to-end system solution, which integrates all needed industrial inkjet modules for efficient variable digital printing. The system hosts multiple printers, print widths, verification and security features as well as extensions. This allows offset-class printing quality and throughput.
DIGILINE Sheet: DIGILINE™ Sheet is the ideal choice for near-line and offline digital printing on documents and flat products. DIGILINE™ Sheet is a versatile, pre-installed and tested end-to-end system solution, which integrates all needed industrial inkjet modules for efficient variable digital printing. The system hosts multiple printers, print widths, verification and security features as well as extensions. This allows offset-class printing quality and throughput.
DIGILINE Single-Prod.: DIGILINE™ Single Product is the ideal choice for inline, near-line and offline digital printing on 3-dimensional and flat products. DIGILINE™ Single Product is a versatile, pre-installed and tested end-to-end system solution, which integrates all needed industrial inkjet modules for efficient variable digital printing. The system hosts multiple printers, print widths, verification and security features as well as extensions. This allows substrate and format flexibility as well as offset-class printing quality.
VERICAM: With Atlantic Zeiser’s new VERICAM™ plug-in, 100% data verification and print quality control becomes as easy as 1-2-3. This automatic inspection technology is very well suited for the verification of bar codes and 2D matrix codes.
PDF/VT Workflow-Mgm.: PDF/VT Software from Atlantic Zeiser optimizes workflow management and print processes by reducing unproductive pre-printing time as well as minimizing data volume in the RIP-process, color management, color conversion, and job merging. These modules meet the cost-efficiency, high-speed and technical criteria for modern printing applications.
BOOKLET WebLine 250: Quality and Flexibility for Coding Booklet Labels and Standard Labels.
FLEXJET 600: Digital Inkjet Printing with Drop-on-Demand HP Technology.

Products
AZ-alpha: Modular High Performance Personalization Platform for SIM cards, ID cards, flat financial cards, access cards & driving licenses and health care cards.
BOOKLET WebLine 250: Quality and Flexibility for Coding Booklet Labels and Standard Labels.
CARDLINE: Modular Personalization System for prepaid cards with high-speed production, up to 40 000 cards/h.
CARDLINE VERSA: Highly Versatile Card Personalization System delivers up to 50 000 cards/h. The right choice for a wide variety of card format and shapes, from Gift Cards, Loyalty & Membership Cards and Multi Vouchers.
CARDMASTER: Cost effective and reliable Prepaid Scratch Card Personalization System handling up to 15 000 cards/h.
CARDPACK CP40: High Speed Card Wrapping for telecom prepaid scratch cards, delivering up to 40 000 cards/h.
CHIPLINE: Modular High Performance Smart Ticket and Smart Card Personalization System with a speed of up to 25 000 products/h.
CODAPRINT III: Flexible, Ribbon Based, Continuous Forms Numbering Machine.
CRN - Numbering: Fully Programmable and Computer Controlled Mechanical Numbering Unit.
DELTA Print Engines: DELTA 105 Series – complete range of high-speed and high-resolution grayscale inkjet printers. Top speed up to 300 m/min.
FLEXJET 600: Digital Inkjet Printing with Drop-on-Demand HP Technology.
GAMMA Print Engines: High Quality Full Color Digital Narrow Format Printing - OPEN UP new possibilities for single pass direct printing on paper, film, plastic, metal and many other materials.
JETLINE: Flexible and Modular Base Sheet Transport System for Inkjet Printing Applications.
MAGMASTER: High Speed Hotfoil Application System for applying magnetic stripes, scratch-off foils or signature panels onto single cards. Production speed of up to 25 000 cards/h.
OMEGA Print Engines: Industry’s Broadest Line of High-resolution Digital UV Inkjet and Coding Solutions
PERSOLINE: Modular High Performance Personalization Platform for SIM cards, ID cards, flat financial cards, access cards & driving licenses and health care cards.
PERSOMAIL: Versatile, compact and cost efficient – that’s PERSOMAIL, the solution for automated card mailing in the middle performance segment. It combines the greatest flexibility of application and absolute processing security for mid-range production volumes or also as a backup for existing high performance systems. What’s more, it is simple and convenient to operate.
PM M: Economic and flexible solution to securely individualize electronic and standard passports in a manual production environment.
PM 25/50: Automated Passport Pre-personalization Systems.
PMP-instant: PMP-instant is a professional solution for the instant issuing of cards. Even high-value cards like banking or ID cards can be personalized quickly and at the highest level of security.
PMP-lifecycle: PMP-lifecycle makes the management of multi-application cards easy, transparent, and secure. All electronic changes or updates of a card, like the activation or deactivation of a service or application are centrally managed.
PMP-production: PMP-production is a powerful, intelligent and highly secure software platform for the efficient management of card production, personalization and mailing. Its wide range of functionalities form an end-to-end-solution: from order acceptance to delivery.
PROOFMASTER: High Speed Card Personalization Quality Verification and Reporting System with a speed of up to 25 000 cards/h.
PT-9000: The PT 9000 is a reliable personalization platform in the medium speed range of up to 1,000 cards per hour which combines a modular system concept with great operator friendliness.
SMARTCURE UV LED: The SMARTCURE™ series is the latest generation of Atlantic Zeiser’s UV LED curing technology. The compact modules cure UV inks in a cost-saving and environment-friendly manner thanks to their low energy consumption, absence of ozone emission, reduced requirements for ventilation and cooling as well as operating lives that outlast those of lamp-based systems by factors. This guarantees high-contrast reproduction and strong ink adhesion even on non-porous surfaces.
TAGLINE: Takes personalization, encoding and quality control for RFID smart label and smart ticket applications to a new level of productivity and quality.
VERICAM: VERICAM ensures 100% numbering control for security documents. The dedicated software is based on an interpretation of the norms ECMA11.; http://www.atlanticzeiser.com/

Citronix Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-02T21:40:00.000-07:00

CITRONIX specializes in the design and manufacture of continuous ink jet printing technology for applying identifying marks, sell-by dates, and lot / date codes to almost any kind of material or surface. The Citronix team have collectively been providing innovative, forward thinking industrial ink jet designs for over
20 years.

Citronix products are used in a wide range of applications, primarily food, and beverage
industries, but can also be found in the paper, household, pharmaceutical, automotive, lumber
and postal industries. Wherever there is a need for high quality, dependable equipment to print lot/date codes or identity marks, Citronix products can meet the requirement.

Sales and support for the Citronix products are generated through a network of factory authorized and trained distributor partners. These organizations are established companies with many years of experience promoting, and servicing marking and coding equipment. Citronix is represented in over sixty (60) countries throughout the world. Contact Citronix to obtain your local sales and service
contact information.

Citronix is committed to provide continual innovative product development, while maintaining superior customer service and the highest level of quality.

http://www.citronix.com/

Zanasi Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-02T21:38:00.001-07:00

Zanasi S.r.l. is the sole italian company which manufactures industrial ink-jet printing systems for CIJ (Continuous Ink Jet) and DOD (Drop On Demand) technologies.

Our company has been growing steadily since its establishment in 1978 and is now able to rival with the major competitors on the global market and to offer to its customers a first-class service, thanks to the support provided by a widespread network of highly qualified distributors. Besides that, continuous investments into research and development have allowed ZANASI printing systems to reach superb quality levels.

The headquarters are in Sassuolo (Modena) and cover an area of 2500 square meters which features the production dept., the R&D laboratories and the offices.

ZANASI has also a commercial branch in Milan, while ZANASI USA is situated in Minneapolis, USA.
In the year 2006 a new production site in addition to the above mentioned ones has been opened in Guangzhou, China.

A well-organized distribution network allows ZANASI to serve over 80 countries in five continents

We have three main lines of production:

one for Small Character systems (also known as CIJ) for high-speed marking, which is the ideal solution for coding directly onto products or primary packaging;

one for High Definition systems (also known as LCP or DOD) for coding of texts and/or barcodes and logos onto secondary packaging;

and one for Large Character systems (also known as LCP or DOD) for coding of texts and logos onto secondary packaging;

http://www.zanasi-coding.com/

Leibinger Industrial Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-02T21:36:00.000-07:00

History

Over five decades experience with precision engineering precision mechanics, electronics and software development vouch for the fact that you find reliable technology developed by LEIBINGER for products such as industrial small character inkjet printers, high-resolution inkjet systems, camera systems and numbering machines for practically all applications of procuct marking, coding and controlling.

Mechanics and electronics

Apart from mechanical solutions, the electronic ones play another important role in our program:

Especially versatile Ink-Jet marking systems,
totally secure camera monitoring systems and
electronic numbering machines.

Shaping the future through innovation

Two main technologies of the modern industrial society are merging to form a new, revolutionary discipline: Mechatronics is developing rapidly from a combination of mechanics and electronics. LEIBINGER, an enterprise which has researched this intersection for a long time, is one of the pioneers in this area.

New building

Our new building represents the basis for this capability in the future in this area.
The spacious architecture of our new building reflects the cosmopolitan business culture and the productive dynamism of our enterprise. Themed by producing for the environment the building was built with a rigorously implemented waste heat recovery, electricity generation for peak loads and an electronically controlled state-of-the-art air-conditioning system as well as the systematic exploitation of sunlight.
In our new building in Tuttlingen, in the north industrial area, all product lines are unified under one roof for the first time.

Product marking and product coding

Continuous innovation and highest quality workmanship are features associated with the name of LEIBINGER within the product marking and coding technology.

Reliability and most efficient performance in product marking

LEIBINGER also stands for the highest degree of reliability and most efficient performance in product marking in the worldwide and daily use of industrial inkjet printer solutions. According to the principle of non contact printing (continuous inkjet) the inkjet printers are marking and coding each surface – regardless of whether they are dealing with packaging, food or industrial products.

Camera systems

In addition to industrial inkjet printers Leibinger also offers convenient camera systems for highest safety in product marking and coding. The substantial know-how as well as the numberous functions of the cameras already in basic packages make these verification systems unique.

Reliable control of product marking

The matrix- and linecameras can easily be combined with the Leibinger inkjet printers and guarantee a reliable control of the product marking all in one. For special customer requirements the verification systems can be adapted individually.

Numbering machines

Classical mechanical numbering technology will still have its place on the market for a long time. The future will belong to mechatronics and electronics. For a long time LEIBINGER has offered mechanical-electronic numbering machines. Our activities in the field of research and development will provide innovative and trendsetting numbering machines.

Worldwide service

Consistant dedication to first-rate service forms the philosophy of our company. As an enterprise which exports durable capital goods to more than 120 countries worldwide, efficient service is an absolutely essential part of the total quality of our products. LEIBINGER offers extensive service through a dense network of branch offices and representations.

http://www.leibinger-group.com/

Linx Industrial Continous Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-02T21:34:00.000-07:00

About Linx

Industrial marking solutions from Linx Printing Technologies Ltd (Linx), part of the Danaher Group's Product Identification platform, are renowned globally. Manufacturing industries across the world benefit from our expertise in batch and date coding of products and packaging .
Linx continuous inkjet printers, laser coders, impulse jet printers and thermal transfer overprinters are used on production lines in a wide range of manufacturing sectors. They include the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive and electronic industries, where product identification codes, batch numbers, use by dates and barcodes are needed.
Reliability, ease of use and low cost of ownership
Well known for reliability, ease of use and low cost of ownership, Linx coding and marking solutions code millions of items every day and through our network of specialist distributors and overseas sales offices, are supported by best in class customer care.
As a leading player in both the continuous inkjet and laser marking industries, Linx holds a large and growing worldwide market share, achieved by continuing emphasis on engineering excellence and best in class products, outstanding marketing and customer service, and professional management.
It is Linx's strategy to grow the business by bringing to market innovative products, both continuous ink jet and complementary technologies, and to market these effectively through our international network of distributors.
Linx has its own sales, marketing and customer service operations in the UK and France. In other countries, our independent distributor network covers more than 50 countries and represents Linx in the major markets of Europe, North and South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and much of Africa.
All continuous ink jet products are designed and manufactured at Linx's UK headquarters in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Linx values
Since its formation in 1987 Linx has earned a reputation for its thoughtfully designed and well engineered products. The company has consistently invested a high percentage of turnover in research and development. Linx is one of the industry's top research spenders in relation to its turnover.
Linx coding and marking machines are designed as simply as possible to ensure trouble-free operation, deliver maximum production uptime and low cost of ownership over the lifetime of the product.
All Linx distributors meet the highest standards when it comes to top of the range after-sales service and customer support for our coding and marking machines.

In the continuous ink jet market Linx was first to market with many developments including:

Autoflush of printhead on shutdown with one button stop/start
First CIJ printer with option for four lines of print
Full QWERTY keyboard and WYSIWYG display
Ink viscosity measurement at the printhead
Hermetically sealed printhead
IP55/IP65 protection rating to current standards

Integrity/Compliance Program
Please go to www.danaherintegrity.com for a copy of our Standards of Conduct or to make a report on the Danaher Integrity and Compliance Helpline.
http://www.linxglobal.com/

Hitachi Industrial Ink Jet Printer

2011-08-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

Hitachi America, Ltd. supplies Industrial Continuous Inkjet Printer Products for multiple marking and coding in packaging applications in the Americas market place. Hitachi Industrial Inkjet Printers bring well proven, state-of-the-art equipment technology with more than 35 years of reliable performance. Hitachi Industrial Continuous Inkjet Printers support the End User's track and traceability requirements via date code, expiration or barcode serialization directly on any product packaging surface. Continuous Inkjet Printer technology allows for non-contact printing flexibility to mark on rough, uneven or various surface materials from any direction.

Hitachi America, Ltd.
Americas Regional Operations
Industrial Components and Equipment Division
5808-Q Long Creek Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28269, US

http://www.hitachi-america.us/

Video Jet Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-02T11:18:00.000-07:00

More than a quarter of a million systems installed in less than 30 years

Since its beginnings in the 1960's as a division of the A.B. Dick Company through to Videojet's status today, there have been over 30 years of innovation, development, manufacturing and sales of high quality marking and coding equipment and supplies.

Known today as Videojet Technologies Inc., the company provides the right coding and marking solution through the broadest range of technologies, and is committed to providing quality equipment, supplies, and service designed to perform with maximum reliability, efficiency, ease of operation and little maintenance. Videojet large and small character ink jet printers, laser coding systems, thermal transfer printers and labeling equipment apply variable data such as best-by dates, production date, lot number and operator information, as well as linear and 2D bar codes onto virtually every possible product packaging, shipping container or pallet.
With more than 275,000 units installed worldwide, Videojet has over 2,600 employees in 26 branches around the world. Our global network of sales and service centers provides all regions with high quality service.

Sales, service, training, administrative and application support is provided by direct operations worldwide, including Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russian, Singapore, Spain and the United Kingdom, with more than 250 direct sales and service personnel in the United States alone. Videojet's distribution network includes over 175 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

Coding, marking and labeling solutions for all requirements

Videojet is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial ink jet systems, fluids, and accessories for the product identification industry. With an industrial printer from Videojet, you can apply high-quality alphanumeric codes, logos and graphics to nearly any surface at virtually any line speed, angle, or location on a product or package. Products include large and small character industrial ink jet printers, thermal transfer printers, laser coding systems, label printers and print and apply systems, ink jet inks, supplies and accessories.
As experts in continuous ink jet (CIJ), drop-on-demand (DOD), thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), array, and laser technologies, Videojet has over 285,000 units installed worldwide. We provide industrial marking systems, bar code printers, and labeling solutions for any application without being restricted to one technology. Videojet is a leader in the coding and marking industry for both ink jet coders and laser coding systems. We provide a complete line of industrial coders and supplies able to produce reliable codes at today’s production line speeds. Videojet graphics systems provide reliable and cost-effective printing of addresses, personalized messages, bar codes and serialized numbers.
As professionals in servicing and maintaining Videojet equipment, we have the industry’s largest and most-qualified factory-certified service and support team, with over 215 direct service professionals in the US alone. With integration support and special application resources, we provide turnkey solutions for the most complex and demanding production environments Customers have direct access to on-call service technicians, technical support, parts and supplies.

Satisfying customers worldwide for almost 30 years

Videojet is committed to providing quality equipment, supplies, and service designed to perform with maximum reliability, efficiency, ease of operation, and little maintenance. With our Uptime Peace of Mind brand promise, we are committed to provide our customers the right coding and marking solution through the broadest range of technologies, and the most uptime and lowest cost of ownership from our unsurpassed product performance and global service network.

Partners

Heat and Control

One call to Heat and Control delivers complete processing, product distribution, packaging and control systems for snacks, meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables or other food products. Over 30 offices worldwide provide locally-based manufacturing, engineering and product development services, as well as convenient customer access to test centers, parts, service and training.
http://www.heatandcontrol.com/

ILAPAK Packaging Machinery

ILAPAK is one of the most experienced and fastest growing manufacturers of flexible packaging machinery in the world, providing the full range of products and dedicated services that our customers need to achieve success in their markets. With headquarters in Lugano, Switzerland, ILAPAK has fourteen sales and service subsidiaries in countries located across the world, over 400 employees, as well as a significant number of qualified sales and service agents in other countries. ILAPAK is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
http://www.ilapak.com/

Ideal

IDEAL Manufacturing offers filling systems that can accommodate a wide range of containers and products: Sub-surface filling machines for foaming products and top-fill systems for non-foaming liquids. IDEAL’s machines are available with controls that are safe in explosion proof environments, and come in single or multi-head configurations.
http://www.idealmfg.com/

Matrix Packaging Machinery

Matrix Packaging Machinery is the industry-leading manufacturer of v/f/f/s packaging equipment. Matrix has machines in operation throughout the world, handling a wide range of products in very diverse conditions.
http://www.matrixpm.com/

TNA

TNA is the leading supplier of turn-key, integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, with an installed base of more than 2000 systems. TNA’s unique combination of innovative technology, extensive project management experience and 24/7 global support ensures customers achieve faster, more reliable and more flexible packaged food products at lower cost and with less wastage. Additional information about the company is available on the Internet at www.tnasolutions.com.
http://www.tnasolutions.com/

Triangle Machinery Company

With a diverse product line featuring vertical form fill seal (VFFS) baggers, computer combination scales, vertical & horizontal cartoners, automatic depositing systems and industry-leading control systems, Triangle is truly your single source for packaging.
http://www.trianglepackage.com/

Danaher Product Identification Division Partners

Danaher

Danaher's role in product identification extends from manufacturing and packaging to delivery into the hands of the consumer. At every step, safety, accuracy and efficiency go hand in hand. From medicines and cosmetics to foods and beverages, Danaher systems help manufacturers, distributors and retailers maintain an unbroken chain of inventory and quality control. Danaher companies also span the gamut of marking and tracking technologies, from inkjet printing and laser marking to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
http://www.danaher.com/

Accu-Sort

Accu-Sort Systems has been providing engineered solutions to automatic identification challenges since 1971. Today we are the world leader in fixed-position laser and CCD scanners,with more than 80 percent of all parcels shipped in the U.S. passing under our equipment.
http://www.accusort.com/

Alltec

ALLTEC is an international market and technology leader in the development and manufacture of laser marking solutions. Since 2004, ALLTEC has been part of Danaher Corporation, a Fortune 500, New York Stock Exchange listed company. As part of the Danaher Product Identification Platform, the ALLTEC Laser Business Unit is the technology center of excellence for the development of laser marking solutions in the product identification market. ALLTEC's highly developed products are brought to the market via a global sales network operating from international locations with the support of a network of powerful partners. Thousands of installed systems and satisfied clients provide daily confirmation of the status ALLTEC enjoys.
http://www.alltec.org/

Zipher

Zipher's range of inkjet and thermal transfer printers meet the needs of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries where fast efficient reliable marking and coding is of paramount importance. They have produced a range of market leading products that are sold throughout the world.
http://www.zipher.co.uk/

How to buy

To Order in The US

800-843-3610
Videojet Technologies Inc.
1500 Mittel Boulevard
Wood Dale, IL 60191

Outside the US (e.g. Puerto Rico):

+1 630-860-7300

Wordwide Sales

To use our worldwide Sales and Distributor Search tool to find contact information for a local Videojet representative or Marsh distributor in your region or country

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Markem Imaje Industrial ink Jet Printers

2011-08-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

Company background

Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of the New York-based Dover Group (NYSE:DOV), is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems and RFID-based systems.
Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.
Markem-Imaje customers are supported by 30 sales subsidiaries, 6 R&D centers, several equipment repair centers and manufacturing plants strategically located around the globe.

At Markem-Imaje, we believe that green business is good business.
That’s why Markem-Imaje is committed to creating economic value for customers through sustainable practices that protect the long term well-being of the environment. From greenhouse gas and waste reductions, to increased energy efficiency, Markem-Imaje is striving to meet the global environmental needs of today and tomorrow. As a worldwide manufacturer of marking and coding solutions, we are ideally positioned to make a positive difference on a large scale.
Markem-Imaje has embarked on a long-term commitment to operational excellence. Our success and progress will be gauged by metrics which will be applied to each of our platforms. Metrics include reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, volatile organic compounds (VOC), water and energy consumption and landfill utilization. In addition to being socially responsible, leaving a smaller environmental footprint gives us the power to reduce operational costs and maximize profitability.
Our commitment extends from achieving operational milestones, to answering the needs of our customers.
By utilizing Markem-Imaje solutions, our customers not only realize cost savings, but also take important steps towards fulfilling their own goals of social and environmental responsibility.
Please discover our Global Environmental and Safety Policy.

http://www.markem-imaje.com

Domino Industrial Ink Jet Printers

2011-08-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

Founded in 1978, Domino Printing Sciences plc, has established a global reputation for the continual development and manufacture of its total coding and printing technologies that meet the needs of manufacturers and sets new industry standards in quality and reliability.

Through a global network of 25 subsidiary offices and in excess of 200 distributors, Domino Printing Sciences plc sells to over 120 countries offering extensive customer support. In 2009, Domino Printing Sciences plc achieved a turnover of £256.1m million; it is listed in the FTSE 250 share index on the London Stock Exchange (share code DNO). The Group employs 2,070 people worldwide with manufacturing facilities situated in UK, China, Germany, India, Sweden and USA.

Operating with true global scale across a diverse industry base, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical and multiple industrial product groups, Domino Printing Sciences plc provides customers with proven solutions built upon years of extensive experience.
http://www.domino-printing.com

Founded in 1978, Domino Printing Sciences plc was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1985
Domino has been delivering growth consistently for 30 years. Since the company was founded in 1978 there has been increasing revenue every year. In 2008 the Domino Group achieved a global turnover of £253.4m
The Domino Group sells to >120 countries worldwide through a network of 25 international subsidiary offices and >200 Distributors
The Domino Group has 2,238 employees worldwide
Domino has sold >100,000 of its world leading continuous ink jet, A-Series, since it was launched in 1998
Manufacturing Operations for the Domino Group takes place in UK, USA, Germany, Sweden, China and India
Technologies in the Domino Group portfolio include, continuous ink jet, scribing laser, dot matrix laser, drop on demand valve jet, drop on demand piezo, binary ink jet, thermal transfer overprinting, thermal ink jet and print & apply labelling
Domino celebrates with employees’ their continuous service to the company through its Double Five Club. Initially celebrating 10 years of continuous service, employees celebrate 20 years continuous service; and for the first time in 2009, an employee in UK celebrated 30 years of continuous service with Domino
Domino matches money raised by employees for worthy causes, so donations have been made to a broad range of organisations including Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Guide Dogs for the Blind as well as local hospitals and youth organisations
Domino’s DDC3 Dot Matrix Laser can code 100,000 bottles per hour
Domino’s Bitjet+ v.4.5 Binary Printer can print up to speeds of 15m per second, equating to 54km/h, making it the most versatile high-speed, in-line digital printing system
Domino’s inks have been Methanol free since 2009

Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental, social and ethical issues

The Board takes account of the significance of environmental, social and ethical matters to the business of the Group

Environmental

Mr Bond is the Director responsible for environmental matters. An Environmental Steering Group has been established chaired by Mr Bond which is responsible for promoting and monitoring compliance with the environmental policy.

The Group keeps monitoring Domino’s products and business methods to find ways of reducing Domino’s environmental impact and serve the needs of customers who are becoming increasingly environmentally aware. In particular, there are programmes to reduce solvent usage and power consumption.

Each Group company has established a ‘Green Team’ consisting of employees who volunteer to take responsibility for devising and implementing environmental initiatives. These teams have undertaken numerous projects ranging from recycling schemes to tree planting. Domino is a member of the Green Organisation, an independent non-profit making environmental group dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting environmental best practice around the world. A paper on the activities of Domino's UK Green Team has been included in the Green Book which is a reference work on environmental best practice published by the Green Organisation.

Each Group company is also required to record and monitor waste levels, power and water consumption, airline travel and vehicle fleet emissions with the objective of achieving annual reductions of at least 10% in all these areas. As part of this initiative Domino has signed up to the 10:10 project, which aims to encourage organisations to reduce their emissions by 10% in 2010.

During the year there have been some notable successes: Domino Amjet in the U.S. reduced airline travel by 25% and Domino Printing Solutions in Canada reduced waste sent to landfill sites by 37%. The Environmental Steering Group is now working to introduce common methods of measuring power consumption, landfill, recycling and vehicle fleet emissions so that achievement against objectives reported on a group wide basis.

The Group has fluids manufacturing plants in the UK, US, China and India. These operations have been identified as having the potential to create an environmental impact due to the hazardous nature of the materials used. The UK, US and Chinese plants are certificated under the Environmental Management Standard BS EN ISO 14001:2004. The Standard requires the completion of an environmental impact assessment, the development and implementation of plans to achieve continuous improvement and the measurement of such achievement. Compliance with the standard is assessed by external audit twice per year.

The UK and US fluids plants are accredited under the ISRS system. This system is designed to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and to provide continuous improvement.

The UK fluids plant and the Chinese plant are also accredited under the OHSAS 18001:2007 Health & Safety Standard and subject to external audits by BSI.

The fluids plants in the UK, China and the US operate under environmental protection legislation requiring compliance with emission standards and the production of verifiable evidence of compliance.

The environmental policy has been effective in raising awareness of environmental issues and encouraging the adoption of a range of initiatives. The Group is committed to continue with its work to seek to reduce the environmental impact of its operations.

Social and ethical

Domino has a comprehensive ethics policy which can be viewed on the Company’s website. Each Domino employee has an individual responsibility to deal ethically with customers, suppliers, fellow employees and the general public. The policy has been effective in defining the ethical standards to be followed throughout the Group.

The policy requires the Company to make appropriate contributions to the local community’s well being. This is achieved by charitable donations, close involvement with local schools and colleges and provision of training and work experience opportunities. In the UK, Domino has a close relationship with a nearby college and staff share their knowledge and experience of the workplace with the college lecturers and students. Work experience opportunities are provided for local school pupils as well as overseas students seeking to practice their English language skills in a business environment. The policy has been effective in increasing the Company’s involvement with the community.
Contact information for Domino UK
Domino UK Ltd

Bar Hill
Cambridge
CB23 8TU

General Enquiries Tel: 01954 782551

Sales Enquiries: 01954 782056

Fax: 01954 782874

Email: enquiries@domino-uk.com

Scotland Office
Scottish Metropolitan Beta Centre
Innovation Park
Stirling
Scotland FK9 4NF
Tel: 01786 445090
Fax: 01786 451956
Email: enquiries@domino-uk.com

UK Consumables and Spares
Tel: 01954 782056
Email: sales@domino-uk.com

UK Service Agreements
Tel: 01954 785549 extn 4386
servicecontracts@domino-uk.com

UK Training Courses
Tel: 01954 785549 extn 4210
domino.training@domino-uk.com

UK Workshop Repairs
Tel: 01954 785549 extn 4338
service.workshops@domino-uk.com

UK Service / Help Desk / Extractor Certification
Tel: 01954 782828
service@domino-uk.com

Scottish Region Service Manager

Alex Devlin - alex.devlin@domino-uk.com

Regional Service Manager South

Dudley Drayson - dudley.drayson@domino-uk.com

Regional Service Manager North

Charles Bryan - Charles.Bryan@domino-uk.com

Digital Printing Service Manager

John Scott - john.scott@domino-uk.com

Variable Data Printing

2011-08-02T11:09:00.000-07:00

Variable-data printing (VDP) (also known as variable-information printing (VIP) or VI) is a form of digital printing, including on-demand printing, in which elements such as text, graphics and images may be changed from one printed piece to the next, without stopping or slowing down the printing process and using information from a database or external file^[1]. For example, a set of personalized letters, each with the same basic layout, can be printed with a different name and address on each letter. Variable data printing is mainly used for direct marketing, customer relationship management, advertising, invoicing and applying addressing^[2] on selfmailers, brochures or postcard campaigns.

Variable Data Printing

VDP is a direct outgrowth of digital printing, which harnesses computer databases and digital print devices and highly effective software to create high-quality, full color documents, with a look and feel comparable to conventional offset printing. Variable data printing enables the mass customization of documents via digital print technology, as opposed to the 'mass-production' of a single document using offset lithography. Instead of producing 10,000 copies of a single document, delivering a single message to 10,000 customers, variable data printing could print 10,000 unique documents with customized messages for each customer.
The returns for variable printing vary from double the normal return at the basic level to 10-15 times the return for fully variable jobs. This naturally depends on content and the relevancy of that content, but the technique presents an effective tool for increasing ROI on marketing campaigns.
There are several levels of variable printing. The most basic level involves changing the salutation or name on each copy much like mail merge. More complicated variable data printing uses 'versioning', where there may be differing amounts of customization for different markets, with text and images changing for groups of addresses based upon which segment of the market is being addressed. Finally there is full variability printing, where the text and images can be altered for each individual address. All variable data printing begins with a basic design that defines static elements and variable fields for the pieces to be printed. While the static elements appear exactly the same on each piece, the variable fields are filled in with text or images as dictated by a set of application and style rules and the information contained in the database.
There are three main operational methodologies for variable data printing^[3].
In one methodology, a static document is loaded into printer memory. The printer is instructed, through the print driver or Raster Image Processor (RIP) to always print the static document when sending any page out to the printer driver or RIP. Variable data can then be printed on top of the static document. This methodology is the simplest way to execute VDP, however it’s capability is less than that of a typical mail merge.
A second methodology is to combine the static and variable elements into print files, prior to printing, using standard software. This produces a conventional (and potentially huge) print file^[4] with every image being merged into every page. A shortcoming of this methodology is that running many very large print files can overwhelm the RIP’s processing capability. When this happens, printing speeds might become slow enough to be impractical for a print job of more than a few hundred pages.
A third methodology is to combine the static and variable elements into print files, prior to printing, using specialized VDP software. This produces optimized print files, such as PostScript or PPML^[4], that maximize print speed since the RIP need only process static elements once^[5].

VDP Software & Services

There are many software packages available to merge text and images into VDP print files. Some are stand-alone software packages, however most of the advanced VDP software packages are actually plug-in modules for one or more publishing software packages such as Adobe Creative Suite ^[6].
Besides VDP software, other software packages may be necessary for VDP print projects. Mailing software is necessary in the United States (United States Postal Service) and Canada to take advantage of reduced postage for bulk mailing ^[2]. Used prior to the VDP print file creation, mailing software presorts and validates and generates bar codes for mailing addresses. Pieces can then be printed in the proper sequence for sorting by postal code. Software to manage data quality (e.g. for duplicate removal or handling of bad records) and uniformity may also be needed^[7]. In lieu of purchasing software^[8], various companies provide an assortment of VDP-related print file, mailing and data services.

Fine Art Ink Jet Printing

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Large format inkjet printers have been developed over the last two decades that use dye based inks or archival, lightfast pigment based inks that can be applied to a variety of traditional media including smooth or highly textured watercolor paper, prepared canvass, and various textiles. This has allowed for the creation of accurate series reproductions of 2 dimensional artworks. It also allows for the output of digital art of all types as finished pieces or as an element in a further art piece. This type of digital printing is commonly known as Giclee, Digigraph, and other coined or trade names.

Digital Printing

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Digital printing refers to methods of printing from a digital based image directly to a variety of media.^[1] It usually refers to professional printing where small run jobs from desktop publishing and other digital sources are printed using large format and/or high volume laser or inkjet printers. Digital printing has a higher cost per page than more traditional offset printing methods but this price is usually offset by the cost saving in avoiding all the technical steps in between needed to make printing plates. It also allows for on demand printing, short turn around, and even a modification of the image (variable data) with each impression.^[2] The savings in labor and ever increasing capability of digital presses means digital printing is reaching a point where it will match or supersede offset printing technology's ability to produce larger print runs at a low price.^[3]

Laser Printer

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A laser printer is a common type of computer printer that rapidly produces high quality text and graphics on plain paper. As with digital photocopiers and multifunction printers (MFPs), laser printers employ a xerographic printing process, but differ from analog photocopiers in that the image is produced by the direct scanning of a laser beam across the printer's photoreceptor.

A laser beam projects an image of the page to be printed onto an electrically charged rotating drum coated with selenium or, more common in modern printers, organic photoconductors. Photoconductivity removes charge from the areas exposed to light. Dry ink (toner) particles are then electrostatically picked up by the drum's charged areas. The drum then prints the image onto paper by direct contact and heat, which fuses the ink to the paper.
Unlike impact printers, laser printer speed can vary widely, and depends on many factors, including the graphic intensity of the job being processed. The fastest models can print over 200 monochrome pages per minute (12,000 pages per hour). The fastest color laser printers can print over 100 pages per minute (6000 pages per hour). Very high-speed laser printers are used for mass mailings of personalized documents, such as credit card or utility bills, and are competing with lithography in some commercial applications. .^[1]
The cost of this technology depends on a combination of factors, including the cost of paper, toner, and infrequent drum replacement, as well as the replacement of other consumables such as the fuser assembly and transfer assembly. Often printers with soft plastic drums can have a very high cost of ownership that does not become apparent until the drum requires replacement.
A duplexing printer (one that prints on both sides of the paper) can halve paper costs and reduce filing volumes. Formerly only available on high-end printers, duplexers are now common on mid-range office printers, though not all printers can accommodate a duplexing unit. Duplexing can also give a slower page-printing speed, because of the longer paper path.
In comparison with the laser printer, most inkjet printers and dot-matrix printers simply take an incoming stream of data and directly imprint it in a slow lurching process that may include pauses as the printer waits for more data. A laser printer is unable to work this way because such a large amount of data needs to output to the printing device in a rapid, continuous process. The printer cannot stop the mechanism precisely enough to wait until more data arrives, without creating a visible gap or misalignment of the dots on the printed page.

Direct Thermal Printer

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A thermal printer (or direct thermal printer) produces a printed image by selectively heating coated thermochromic paper, or thermal paper as it is commonly known, when the paper passes over the thermal print head. The coating turns black in the areas where it is heated, producing an image. Two-color direct thermal printers can print both black and an additional color (often red) by applying heat at two different temperatures.
Thermal transfer printing is a related method that uses a heat-sensitive ribbon instead of heat-sensitive paper.

Screen Printing

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Screen printing is a printing technique that uses a woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil. The attached stencil forms open areas of mesh that transfer ink or other printable materials which can be pressed through the mesh as a sharp-edged image onto a substrate. A roller or squeegee is moved across the screen stencil, forcing or pumping ink past the threads of the woven mesh in the open areas.
Screen printing is also a stencil method of print making in which a design is imposed on a screen of silk or other fine mesh, with blank areas coated with an impermeable substance, and ink is forced through the mesh onto the printing surface. It is also known as silkscreen, seriography, and serigraph.