Small-character printer

Thermal ink-jet unit offers ease of use, versatility in print applications.

Feb 22nd, 2010

Scott Prochaska, product manager/drop on demand for Videojet Technologies, demonstrates the Wolke m600® advanced small-character thermal ink-jet printer in this video at WestPack 2010. He shows how easily the HP ink cartridges can be taken out and replaced, how the machine provides “tall-and-fast” printing, and the ease of creating and editing messages on a menu-driven user interface controller.

Toshiba’s new thermal barcode printer, the B-EX4T3HS, prints at 600 dpi at speeds up to 6 in/s.

High-Precision Printer Eases Compliance in Medical Packaging

Toshiba’s latest thermal barcode printer combines high-resolution printing with high precision in label feeding to print small labels.

Complete Inspection Systems showcased its HD MicroCode

2D Microcodes for Seriously Small Spaces

A code printed at 600 dpi can be as small as 4.5 mm square while another option prints in 1 mm square, smaller than most raindrops.

Late-stage customization of sealed blisters boosts usage of blister lines,

Blister printer supports postponement

Full-color printing differentiates products in blister packs.

Toshiba thermal barcode printers

Printers for consistently accurate placement of data on labels

Thermal barcode printers blend compact, durable designs with precision labeling.

The Intelli-Pac™ manual case aggregation system

Case aggregation system for serialized cartons, bottles

The new module, suitable for pharma companies and co-packers, provides the ability to seamlessly integrate layered aggregation technology.

Epson ColorWorks C6500P

On-Demand Label Printing: Upgrading from B&W to Color

Ideal for many healthcare applications, Epson’s inkjet printers produce color labels that withstand UV sterilization and more.

A Markoprint X1Jet printer integrated with an RF Lite tabletop feeder prints required information directly on cannabis packaging using IQ990 solvent ink from General Ink.

Cannabis Poses Labeling Hurdle

Variable direct coding prints required information and eliminates the label and its application process.

The HERMA 211 HC accommodates a wide range of cylindrical products including syringes, tubes, glass vials and ampules.

FDA-compliant Labeling Unit in a Compact Footprint

Semi-automatic system reaches speeds of 30 labels/min, helping meet the needs of pharma manufacturers running small batch sizes.

Economic Challenges and Consumer Demand to Impact Label Printing

Economic Challenges and Consumer Demand to Impact Label Printing

Printed labels and their use in packaging, logistics and containers is a multi-faceted market undergoing rapid change. Consumers are demanding more customization and technology advancements amid economic trials, according to The Future of Label Printing to 2024, a new report from Smithers Pira.

Digital printing and die cutting let PackEx provide folding cartons in small runs within five days or less.

Web-to-Pack in Germany

Testing the web-to-pack waters in Germany is August Faller, a powerhouse packaging supplier in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

Greydon introduces the Genesis-M, the newest in the Genesis line of digital printers for medical device and blister packaging.

Greydon: High-Resolution Digital Printer

For medical device, blister packaging and IV bags, Genesis comes in both traversing and stationary inline configurations for printing on horizontal packaging or blister machines.

Herma 132M Wrap-around Labeler

Herma: Wrap-Around Labeler With Motion Control

Designed to achieve 400 products per minute, Herma 132M Labeler now offers motion control for improved product handling.

TQS serial numbering system with classical mechanical position indicators from SIKO (Image: © WIPOTEC-OCS)

Electronic Position Indicators Ensure Process Security in Track-and-Trace Systems

Compliance with the EU FMD requires implementation of traceability systems. The TQS (Traceable Quality System) from WIPOTEC-OCS employs a position indicator from SIKO GmbH that offers process security during format changes.

The latest iteration of the label applicator, HERMA 500 provides comprehensive connectivity and cross-site production uniformity.

HERMA: IOT-enabled Label Applicator

The latest iteration of the label applicator, HERMA 500 provides comprehensive connectivity and cross-site production uniformity.

WS2 direct thermal desktop unit is billed as is the industry’s first disinfectant-ready printer.

SATO America: Healthcare Print-on-Demand

WS2 direct thermal desktop unit is billed as is the industry’s first disinfectant-ready printer.

ABR Series imager-based barcode readers help to solve a wide range of challenging track-and-trace applications.

Banner Engineering: Imager-Based Barcode Readers

ABR Series imager-based barcode readers help to solve a wide range of challenging track-and-trace applications.

An example of glass coding.

Domino Printing Sciences: Analyzing Materials for Laser Coding

Company’s Laser Lab builds catalog to help customers select the appropriate laser coding for a selected packaging material.

The machine that Makro demonstrated at PACK EXPO International 2018 was equipped with one pressure-sensitive labeling station.

Tech OEM Application Note: It’s the Age of the Adaptive Machine

The next frontier in packaging equipment is the adaptive machine, where machines are able to adapt to each product instead of running batches that conform to a fixed setup.

Vantage bagging machine, thermal printer and tabletop liquid unit-dose machine aim to increase operational efficiency in hospital, pharmacy and repackaging settings.

Euclid Medical Products: Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment

Vantage bagging machine, thermal printer and tabletop liquid unit-dose machine aim to increase operational efficiency in hospital, pharmacy and repackaging settings.

A 'helper code' makes it possible to create a parent-child relationship between the corrugated case and the 12 bottles inside.

‘Helper Code’ Aids Serialization

A serialization solution at Xttrium Laboratories for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash includes an ink-jet-printed ‘helper code’ printed ahead of case packing.

More in Labeling/Printing

User interface, expert diagnostics, analytics and guides help enhance everyday coding performance and maximize line productivity.

Videojet: 1580 CIJ Printer

User interface, expert diagnostics, analytics and guides help enhance everyday coding performance and maximize line productivity.

Each unwind stand on the Quadrel labeler has a Domino laser printer.

Serialization via P-S Label

Xttrium Laboratories sought a comprehensive serialization solution for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash. Print-and-apply laser technology plays a key role.

AutoLabel 500 and AutoLabel 600 thermal-transfer printers provide fast, accurate inline printing, and work in tracking and compliance applications.

Automated Packaging Systems: Bag Printer Additions

AutoLabel 500 and AutoLabel 600 thermal-transfer printers provide fast, accurate inline printing, and work in tracking and compliance applications.

Print/Apply Directly from PDF

Label designs can be sent directly to this printer/applicator in pdf format, thus eliminating complexity and extra steps associated with printer drivers and middleware platforms.

At Healthcare Packaging EXPO Booth W-703, the company launches this machine, which features a modular design and flexible PLC controls.

NJM Introduces Model 403 Print-and-Apply Labeler

At Healthcare Packaging EXPO Booth W-703, the company launches this machine, which features a modular design and flexible PLC controls.

Weiler Labeling Systems and Antares collaborate with a high-speed printer and inspection system for narrow webs for OTC, pharma and more.

On-Demand Label Printer with Vision System

Weiler Labeling Systems and Antares collaborate with a high-speed printer and inspection system for narrow webs for OTC, pharma and more.

Enterprise-level barcode software system TEKLYNX CENTRAL 5.0 features end-user enhancements to drive labeling efficiency, accuracy and automation.

TEKLYNX: Enterprise Labeling System

Enterprise-level barcode software system TEKLYNX CENTRAL 5.0 features end-user enhancements to drive labeling efficiency, accuracy and automation.

ID Products selected the SurePress L-4533A/AW, a six- or seven-color inkjet digital label press for short-run label printing.

Digital Press Expands Capabilities for Pharma, Nutrition Labels and More

ID Products uses an Epson SurePress to deliver consistent quality and color accuracy for customers in a wide variety of sectors.

Track Pack combines the BL A415 labeler and the PS 300 case packer in a compact machine that’s just 3.5 meters long x 2.3 meters wide.

Marchesini: Track Pack Equipment

Track Pack combines the BL A415 labeler and the PS 300 case packer in a compact machine that’s just 3.5 meters long x 2.3 meters wide.

For product manufacturers and contract packers handling foods, beverages, cosmetics, personal care products, household chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and more.

NJM: 403 Final Touch Print-and-Apply Labeler

For product manufacturers and contract packers handling foods, beverages, cosmetics, personal care products, household chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and more.

A close-up of Herma's 132M Wrap-around Labeler.

HERMA US: New Labeling Machinery Options

Tamper-evident Side Labeler and Wrap-around Labeler with motion control for faster runs will be featured at Healthcare Packaging EXPO.

The Web 4.0 is an Industry 4.0-ready UV digital printing system for web-fed foils that prints up to 60 meters/min, with a 720 x 720 dpi resolution.

PLC Fits Modular Design Approach For Inline Printer

Tailored for printing pharmaceutical packaging materials, Hapa’s Web 4.0 meets internal control requirements while delivering key customer benefits.