Coding and Printing Systems
There are many coding and printing systems to choose
from ranging from full color label printing to economical inkjet
printers to put codes directly on bottles, boxes or labels.
Full Color Printers
Primera offers two models of full color printers,
the LX-400 and LX-810. Full color photo
 quality
labels that are both scratch and water resistant can be printed with
web width capacities of 4 1/4" and 8 1/2" respectively. Furthermore
the Primera printed labels, including ink, are generally lower cost
(up to a volume of about 15,000 labels) than having them printed
outsourced.
Thermal Transfer Printers
The Zebra series of Thermal Transfer Printers are
another way to print labels, though only in one color. Many
companies have their base labels outsourced in color then add the
variable data with the printer. But most use the Zebra Thermal
Transfer printers to print labels with barcodes, text, and graphics
onto blank labels. We offer a wide array of Zebra tabletop printers
including RFID capable printers. We can also integrate OEM print
engines into your labeling machine in either direct print and apply or
loose loop system.
Hot Stamp Printers
Hot stamp printers are mounted to the labeling
machine and print only on labels and are usually used only for
expiration dates, batch codes, or both. Changing the codes is done by
mounting metal type into a type chase in one or two lines.
Inkjet Coders
Inkjet Coders come in two main types: large
character for printing on boxes and small character for printing
directly on bottles or labels. Some inkjet coders use only alcohol or
water based inks while others are capable of using MEK type solvents
for fast drying and better adhesion. Alcohol and water ink based
machines offer a much narrower range of products on which they will
perform well. But the cost of such systems is also much lower, so it
is very important that your products be tested prior to purchasing the
economy type systems to ensure the inks are compatible with your
product.
Some of our Inkjet Coders also print barcodes directly onto boxes,
thus saving on label and printing costs.
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