Thermal Transfer Overprinter codes flexible packaging.

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Featuring direct-drive ribbon technology, DataFlex® Plus provides on-line printing of variable and real-time data, such as expiration dates, batch/lot codes, ingredients/parts listings, bar codes, and logos. Ribbon is 1,000 m in length, minimizing frequency of changes. Overprinter includes 8.4 in. SVGA GUI and color touch screen with icon-based controls. Zoom facility in WYSIWYG job display minimizes operator error and potential for printing incorrect codes.



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Videojet Dataflex® Plus Thermal Transfer Overprinter Offers Maximum Reliability, Efficiency for Coding on Flexible Packaging



WOOD DALE, Ill. (USA) - October 20, 2005 - The new DataFlex® Plus thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) from Videojet Technologies Inc. offers the industry's highest reliability, lowest cost of ownership and simplest operation for high resolution coding on flexible packaging and labels. This TTO unit provides on-line printing of variable and real-time data, such as expiration dates, batch/lot codes, ingredients/parts listings, bar codes and logos.

The DataFlex Plus features proven, patented direct-drive ribbon technology that contains few wearable parts, which increases reliability and minimizes downtime and costs associated with ribbon breaks. The 1,000-meter ribbon is the longest standard length on the market, so there are less frequent changes and higher production line efficiency. Additionally, the unit features the simplest ribbon cassette on the market, making changeovers fast, easy and virtually fail-safe.

The DataFlex Plus has an intuitive 8.4-inch SVGA graphical user interface and color touch screen with easy-to-learn, icon-based controls. The standard WYSIWYG job display features a zoom facility to reduce operator error and minimize the potential for printing incorrect codes. Three levels of password protection provides added security.

"The DataFlex Plus offers superior flexibility for all production environments," says Kent Morris, TTO product manager, Videojet Technologies. "It has the built-in capability to change between intermittent and continuous modes in right-hand or left-hand operation. Serial, Ethernet and USB communications are standard, delivering the most comprehensive communications package in the industry. The DataFlex Plus also provides the ability to manage up to four printers from one controller, delivering a simple and cost-effective solution for applications that require more than one printing system."

The bi-directional ribbon drive allows unused ribbon to be recaptured following each print. This maintains a 1 mm gap between prints for the complete length of the ribbon, creating more prints per roll and ensuring the highest possible efficiency.

For more information about the Videojet DataFlex Plus thermal transfer overprinter, call 800-843-3610 or visit www.videojet.com.

Videojet Technologies Inc. is a world-leading manufacturer of coding, printing and laser marking products, fluids and accessories for the product identification industry. As experts in continuous ink jet (CIJ), drop-on-demand (DOD), thermal-transfer overprinting (TTO), array, laser technologies and radio frequency identification (RFID), Videojet has over 275,000 units installed worldwide. Sales, service, training, administrative and application support is provided by direct operations worldwide, including Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain and the United Kingdom, with more than 250 direct sales and service personnel in the United States alone. Videojet's distribution network includes over 175 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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