At drupa 2012, Domino Printing Sciences will demonstrate its next generation four colour N600i digital ink jet label press with its enhanced package of upgraded i-Tech intelligent Technology smart features to maximise production efficiencies.
The N600i digital colour press combines print speed approaching that of flexo with the flexibility of digital printing to deliver improved profitability and a reduction in production costs.
The UV curable N600i digital label press offers a native 600dpi print resolution as well as up to four greyscale levels and utilises one of the smallest drop sizes (6pl) to deliver the highest quality output onto a range of coated paper and plastic label stocks.
This makes the N600i particularly suited to variable, localised label applications including language changes, personalisation as well as special promotional packaging initiatives.
The N600i is available in a reel-to-reel configuration while its modular frame allows for future scalability. It is integrated with the latest EskoArtwork digital front end for seamless integration into existing customer workflow solutions.
Domino will also be presenting the benefits of its single colour K600i piezo ink jet solution. Designed to integrate digital variable data printing within existing sheet-, web-fed presses and finishing lines as well as delivered as a standalone digital press, the K600i delivers 600dpi high resolution UV curable print at speeds of 50 to 75 metres (246ft) per minute, double the speed of most high resolution digital systems.
Capable of covering the full web with a single digital ink jet module, the variable data functionality of the K600i supports a range of linear, 2D (including QR codes), numbers, graphics, logos and personalised data. his flexibility to deliver high resolution, high speed VDP meets the growing demand for variable data labelling applications, ranging from simple stock control and anti-counterfeit data, to promotional games, tickets, tags, plastic cards and mailing pieces through to the printing of complete products.
Typical web applications for the K600i include part personalisation comprising barcodes and 2D codes for security labels, and where there is a traceability requirement to the complete printing of tickets and tags.
Part-personalisation is very cost effective for long run production as it combines lower cost flexo or offset printing with digital printing for the variable data requirements. For sheet fed operations the solution is ideally suited to sheet-to-sheet game card, direct mail and security printing applications. The K600i is also available as a standalone roll to roll solution.
Last but not least, Domino will be expanding its L-Series range of thermal ink jet (TIJ) printers with the launch of the L100i at drupa. Packaged with a host of new i-Tech intelligent Technology smart features to maximise productivity, and with the added flexibility of its single print head design, the new L100i integrates easily into web presses, mail bases, envelope inserters and folders for simple variable data print applications where high quality print is required.
These range from simple back numbering of pharmaceutical labels, catalogues and magazine addressing, 2D code and barcode printing for traceability to applications requiring graphics and targeted personalisation.
The L100i can be controlled by the Windows-based industry standard FlexMail thermal ink jet printer controller, which has a simple user interface and includes database configuration tools to allow for rapid set up.
For more advanced applications requiring the management of multiple Domino printers as well as product tracking and verification, the L100i can also be managed by Domino’s mainstay Editor GT Windows- based controller.
See Domino Printing Sciences, Hall 13, stand D89
Andrew Tribute
