Ink & Ink Dispensers
High Laydown technology brings extra value X
aar, one of the leaders in industrial inkjet technology, has announced its new High Laydown Technology, which is now
available for printing a range of textured effects on labels, folding cartons and products. High- build, textured effects (also called tactile or dimensional effects) can be used to significantly enhance the shelf appeal of products. In addition, Xaar is announcing the extension of its Xaar 2001+ high performance printhead family to include UV applications such as printing labels and cartons.
HIGH LAYDOWN ADDS VALUE The latest technology from Xaar, High Laydown (HL), is a technology that adds to its range of deposition technologies and enhances the company’s growing Intellectual Property portfolio. When incorporated into the Xaar 1003 and Xaar 2001+ printheads, HL can be used to print very high levels of UV clear varnish, even at high speed. The Xaar 1003 GS12U can print an 80 micron layer thickness at 25m/min line speed, or a 50 micron layer at 50m/min in a single pass, thereby building in texture as part of the print process. As well as adding texture as part of the print
process, Xaar’s HL Technology can be used for producing raised foil effects. Tactile information effects, such as warning triangles required on hazardous products and Braille, can also be
created without the need for an additional print stage or process.
HL VERSUS ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS Overall, digital technology provides a compelling alternative to rotary screen techniques commonly used for printing textured labels. Digital print avoids the need for custom rotary screens, which can be time-consuming and costly to produce. Removing this requirement means that adding texture is now within reach for short and medium label runs using Xaar’s HL Technology. While other digital alternatives typically require multiple print bars to build up sufficient layer thickness, or
machines to run at low speeds, the textured effects can be created easily with a single print bar running at a reasonable production speed.
XAAR 2001+ FOR UV APPLICATIONS The Xaar 2001+ family for ceramics applications has been extended for UV print applications. This high-performance printhead optimises production output with print quality at high line speed. A digital press enabled with the Xaar 2001+ UV printheads makes printing at 720 dpi resolution possible, creating sharp edges and crisp text.
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