Most conversations about a TTO trade in stall at the same point. Not on whether the machine needs replacing, but on what happens next. What does the replacement actually cost. How long does the line stop for. Who takes the old machine away. Does any of this work if the printer on the line isn’t…
Most problems with thermal transfer overprinting get blamed on the printer. In practice, a good proportion of them are substrate problems that only show up once the material changes. A thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) that runs cleanly on a paper-faced label can behave very differently on a metalised film. Ribbon adhesion changes. Print contrast drops.…
Markem-Imaje is constantly searching for new ways to develop and optimise production lines and its latest innovation in Thermal Transfer Ribbon is a game-changer. What is it? Markem-Imaje have launched the 3520 grade Xtra Ribbon, a new standard in Thermal Transfer Coding. Designed to work on all SmartDate printers the Xtra ribbon offers you a…
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Our favourite video this month is all about Markem-Imaje’s Repair Services, including Repair and Return and the unique Service Exchange program. Service Exchange is a program exclusive to Markem-Imaje and its distributors, offering the supply of fully refurbished printer units in exchange for the faulty unit on site. All Service Exchange orders are…
Markem-Imaje is constantly innovating their offerings in coding and printing technology, and to do this they always look out for like-minded partners who will compliment and support their objectives. Hewlett Packard has been producing Thermal Inkjet cartridges for over 30 years, and were the perfect partner to combine with Markem-Imaje’s inkjet expertise to design sets…
It can be tempting to opt for cheaper alternatives of ink, additive or ribbon. Surely all printer consumables are the same? WRONG. Using “cheaper” spurious alternatives can have detrimental affects on your production line, shortening the life of your Markem-Imaje printer and compromising your code quality, causing you unwanted production delays and downtime, material wastage,…
Summer is just around the corner and while everyone is ready to dust off their BBQs and stock up on burger buns (weather permitting!) meat processors and packers are rushing to keep up to speed with EU legislation for labelling and nutritional information on packaging. The word of the last few years has been “Sustainability”,…
Trying to keep your Dairy line afloat in the new Quota-free market? Want to boost your efficiencies while tackling competition and keeping trade relationships healthy and happy? Need a new product coding solution on your bottle, carton or foil line that’s flexible enough to meet industry data requirements without sacrificing print quality or production time?…