DTM Print has introduced its new LX4000e Color Label Printer, said to reduce downtime, ensure maximum productivity and give users more control over their printing operations.
Manufactured by Primera Technology, the LX4000e features individual ink tanks and a reusable thermal inkjet printhead. It has a native 1200 dpi resolution with a maximum print resolution of 1200 dpi x 4800 dpi, and labels up to 210 mm (8.25”) wide and 610 mm (24”) long can be printed. The print speed is up to 114 mm (4.5”) per second.
The Big Ink system on the LX4000e uses dye and pigment inks optimized for brightness, durability and optical density. Compared to carbon black inks used in other colour label printers, the company says its process black ink delivers better water and chemicals resistance, greater compatibility with a wider variety of speciality label media and enhanced resistance to smearing, ensuring labels remain crisp and legible under various environmental conditions.
The LX4000e also features Primera’s ClearView ink tank system which allows users to monitor ink levels without opening the printer’s cover. Apparently, it allows users to gauge when ink replenishment is required by glancing at the external clear ink tanks, aiming to provide a faster and more convenient printing process.
Engineered for high-volume printing of up to 7,500 labels per day, DMT Print adds that the LX4000e is compatible with Windows 10/11+ and the latest macOS operating systems and has data interfaces including Ethernet and USB 2.0 wired ports. Additionally, Windows users can access wireless connectivity using an affordable Ethernet to Wireless adapter.
In similar news, last year Sealed Air developed a new on-demand printing system for late-stage, customized printing on protective packaging. The AutoPrint solution is said to provide logistics and fulfilment operators with a flexible and efficient method of meeting customer demand for personalised on-box branding and messaging.
More recently, Markem-Imaje revealed it would be gearing its continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer, the 9712 bi-jet coder, towards products requiring ‘significant amounts’ of on-pack information, claiming to complete print jobs that would normally require two machines with one. The company gave the examples of cement bags, which are taller than most individual coders can print, and perishable products like eggs and fresh dairy which require lots of on-pack safety information.
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