Coding on flexible packaging with thermal inkjet printers
Thermal inkjet printers such as those from our Markoprint range are high performers among industrial inkjet printers. Especially when it comes to availability, ease of use, low maintenance cost and high print resolution. Thanks to the growing variety of HP class technology inks, they can also master many non-absorbent surfaces. Discover how the latest generation of solvent-based inks is opening up new coding applications for direct printing on flexible packaging and coated films!
Solvent ink HP 2590 – ideal for BOPP, PE, PET, PVC and more
Our ink HP 2590 offers industrial-grade durability on untreated or excellent durability on treated polypropylene film (BOPP) and on a variety of other substrates, including PE, PET, UV, aluminum foil, and PVC. During production breaks, the printhead can remain uncovered for up to an hour without the ink drying up. The printing process can be started again immediately.
Key benefits:
- Excellent durability on a variety of substrates
- Excellent durability on plastic films (BOPP)
- Fast dry time (3-5 seconds)
- Long decap time – ideal for intermittent printing
- Consistently high print quality for barcodes and text
Solvent ink HP 2580 – ideal for coated packaging films
HP 2580 ink was specially developed for coated film substrates. It enables a higher print distance of up to 5 mm between the print head and the print surface, which goes hand in hand with greater flexibility in packaging labeling. Due to its fast dry time, codes do not smear even if the products are stacked shortly after printing.
Key benefits:
- Excellent durability on coated blister films
- Long decap time – ideal for intermittent printing
- Fast dry time without heat assistence
- High print definition
- Doesn’t smear or fade and is water-resistant
- Faster print speeds
- Longer throw distance (distance between print head and packaging)
GMP certified ink for food-safe printing
Flexible packaging is used particularly often in the food and pharmaceutical industry. Manufacturers are subject to strict regulations to ensure the food safety in terms of consumer protection. Both HP inks have received Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification after extensive testing. It confirms that no chemical substances migrate from the packaging onto the food or pharmaceutical products.
Intelligent cartridges thanks to SmartCard feature
A major advantage of our TIJ printers is the fact that they are maintenance-free, because a new printhead comes with every cartridge change. An innovative SmartCard feature saves your operators a lot of time and nerves: The intelligent cartridge monitoring system identifies the cartridge and the type of ink and automatically sets the correct parameters for optimal print results. That means, there is no need to adapt the settings manually when changing the ink. In addition, the ink level is recognized and reported to the controller in order to avoid unexpected downtimes. Thanks to the patented Click’n’Print holder, changing cartridges is a breeze!
Request a printing sample now
Have we made you curious? Our expert team will be happy to show you how you can improve your coding applications with little effort and the help of our easy-to-integrate Markoprint solutions. Do not hesitate to contact us for personal consultation and a printing sample on your product!
