subject: Main factors to consider in selecting right Coding and Marking devices [print this page] Main factors to consider in selecting right Coding and Marking devices
While selecting coding or marking system you always choose the one which is capable of fulfilling your basic requirements such as; marking the substrate efficiently and delivering fast output for your production.
It is very important to consider some points while selecting coding and marking devices, some of the considerations are listed below:
- User interface: as all the operations are to be performed with device's keyboard and display screen therefore both the components of the system should be clear and simple to operate.
- Font size: make sure that the device you are selecting has good font size so as to satisfy your output needs.
- Pixels: ensure that the device you are selecting should have preset pixels value in order to provide best speed and quality output.
- Umbilical: this device is very necessary as it is used to connect the head of the print with the controller machine and it should be lengthy enough for system's operation.
- Optional fields and automatic codes: while creating message to be marked on the substrate flexibility is required and therefore device you are selecting should have variety of fields and automatic codes so as to cover the range of predefined settings of date and time along with shift and counters coding in which output values are automatically updated.
- Operating environment: production lines always require machines that are capable of operating in intense environmental situations efficiently.
- Device cleaning: regular cleaning is required by all the devices and it is important to check that device should not take much time to get cleaned as it may hamper production line. All the replaceable components of the device such as air filter can be easily detached and attached to the device.
- Ink capacity: ink needs to be refilled sometimes and in order to minimize obstruction in the process of refilling ink to the device its process should be simple and quick so that it may not take much time.
- Maintenance and repair: you should select devices in which damages are infrequent and repairs are not that expensive to afford. So, avoid selecting devices which have multiple boards and circuits as they may take long time to repair if get damaged. Always select devices carefully which have single circuit board and easily repairable print head so that you production may not hamper because of these devices. It is good to select devices with warranty as you can easily replace them in case of any disorder.
