subject: Todays Large Character Ink Jet Printers Feature Higher Print Quality, Self-maintenance & High Res [print this page] Maintaining high resolution Maintaining high resolution
Though the resolution of modern large character printers has radically improved in recent years, that improvement only matters if high-resolution codes can be replicated consistently. For example, if a printer is printing at 150 dpi but the print head is fouled with corrugate dust, it causes lines to appear through the print. This creates an unprofessional look, which may cast doubt on the products contained within the box and can ultimately hurt the brand.
In the past, an operator typically needed to purge the print head of a piezo printer to rid it of contaminants to maintain high-quality printing. This periodic maintenance caused downtime, and the purging process also was messy, typically leaving costly, wasteful ink under the printer.
But the advent of automated self-maintenance systems on some printers has eliminated those concerns. Such printers automatically purge the print head before each print, ridding the print head of any contaminants, like dust and debris, that interfere with consistent print quality. Some more advanced printers also have the ability to filter the purged ink back into the system for reuse, which means less ink is used over time and none ends up on the floor as waste.
Consistently crisp, clear coding is particularly important for bulk products sold to food service. For example, many people are allergic to peanuts, and if a food product that includes peanuts is being transported in a box, its critical that the ingredients list on it be clear and crisp, so personnel at the final destination can note that the product contains peanuts. This can help prevent an inadvertent allergic reaction.
Choosing an in-house printing strategy
Todays business climate is fraught with constant change be it through consolidation of companies or divisions, introduction of new products and obsolescence of others. To stay competitive, cost savings and waste reduction are of prime importance. There are countless ways to meet these objectives, but considering an in-house large character printing strategy can be a major contributor, by providing consistent high quality and eliminating concerns about where to store pre-printed boxes for that new product line.
But deciding whether such an in-house printing strategy is right for a company requires assessment by printer specialists who have the experience to review all factors, including those that arent readily apparent. They will then be able to recommend the best solution that will fit both current and future needs.
About Videojet:
Videojet Technologies Inc. is a world-leading manufacturer of coding, printing and laser marking products, fluids, and accessories for the product identification industry. As experts in continuous ink jet (CIJ), case coding, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), array, and laser technologies, Videojet has over 275,000 units installed worldwide. Sales, service, training, administrative and application support is provided by direct operations worldwide, including Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom, with more than 250 direct sales and service personnel in the United States alone. Videojets distribution network includes over 175 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.
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