Press release from the issuing company
TECOM paper s.r.o. have launched the "TIJ 2048C/400",
the first high-performance UV-Inkjet digital label printer in the Czech
Republic. The TIJ 2048C/400 uses inkjet technology to print labels and
similar products on most materials including self-adhesive film and
paper. The reel to reel transport system can utilise rolls up to a
maximum diameter of 620mm. The speed of printing can be varied depending
on the image being used and is adjusted by the transport system, with a
typical speed of 20 m/min (max. mechanical speed is 50 m/min).
Maximum media width can be up to 400mm and the machine is equipped
with an automatic tension control on both unwind and rewind sides. The
unwind side has a built-in automatic web guide.
The printer uses the Konica-Minolta KM1024 printhead, which is the
most reliable printhead for single pass label applications. Josef Trs,
General Director of TECOM paper, says: "Before we launched our label
machine into the market, we conducted a one year test programme, using
our prototype inkjet machine to produce labels for real client orders.
We found that our inkjet printer produces, in many cases, better colour
results than our traditional flexo printing machine. Our clients
appreciated the quality of the inkjet printing."
The splice table, with pneumatic clamps on the unwind and rewind
sides, makes changing of material very easy and fast. This option is
very important for digital printing, where there are short-run orders
and it is necessary to change quickly from one material to another. The
design of the transport system is quite simple to understand and the
small dimensions of the printer are good when floor space is limited.
The drying system uses the latest GEW lamp. The distance of the lamp
from the printing head can be very easily adjusted to allow appropriate
ink spreading according to different printed materials.
"We believe there are many opportunities in the label market. The
TECOM machine enables us to compare our technology with toner printing
technology and demonstrate that inkjet is a cost-effective solution for
the label market." said John Corrall, Managing Director of Industrial
Inkjet Ltd. "Digital Label printing is a tough market right now, and
there are many digital machines available, but we believe the
introduction of the TIJ 2048C/400 will be a real success because of its
outstanding ease of use and reliability, which fully meet the needs of
clients in this market."
The TIJ 2048C/400 can be seen at the Prague office of TECOM paper s.r.o.