Thermal Transfer Printer marks flexible packaging materials.
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Able to print fixed and/or variable data, Thermal Express Model 55sst operates at production speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in continuous motion mode and up to 600 mm/sec in intermittent mode. Ribbon management system provides controlled ribbon acceleration, eliminating partial prints, misprints, and ribbon breakage caused by fluctuations in web speed. Text and graphics, including 2D or RSS barcodes, can be printed with 300 dpi resolution, horizontally and vertically.
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Norwood Marking Systems Introduces the 55sst Thermal Express
Applications: snacks, dairy products, fresh-cut, frozen vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood, as well as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, hardware and other products
October 17, 2005 - Norwood Marking Systems introduces the 55sst Thermal Express, a versatile, high-speed thermal transfer printer that prints fixed and/or variable data on a wide range of flexible packaging materials, including a variety of flexible films and label substrates. Capable of operating in either intermittent motion or continuous motion mode with quick conversion, the 55sst offers tremendous production versatility. Norwood's patented ribbon handling system allows the 55sst to maximize print quality while achieving high throughput, even in the most challenging environments.
Variable printing improves product security and tracking with real-time data such as UPC, lot and production codes, expiration and sell-by dates, which are produced in-line as products are packaged. The 55sst printer operates at production speeds of up to 1000 mm per second in continuous motion mode and up to 600 mm per second in intermittent motion mode.
Unlike traditional continuous-motion thermal transfer printers that are adversely affected by fluctuations in web speed, Norwood's patented ribbon management system provides controlled ribbon acceleration. This unique system improves registration to produce consistent print quality while causing less wear and tear on the system. The 55sst virtually eliminates partial prints, misprints and ribbon breakage caused by fluctuations in web speed.
The versatile 55sst Thermal Express offers three different user interface options to ease operation. In addition to the PR4 color touch screen that would typically be mounted to the host equipment near the print engine, Norwood can equip the 55sst with a PR3 color handheld interface. Both options enable operators to recall images from memory and handle simple editing functions at print time. The 55sst also allows connectivity to a PC or network, which enables remote operation, monitoring and diagnostics of the print operation. Norwood offers its user interface in eight different languages. Multi-level password protection increases production security.
With full clock and calendar functions as well as serialization, the 55sst can print fixed and variable text. Text and graphics, including a wide array of two-dimensional or RSS barcodes, can be printed with a resolution of 300 dpi (12 dots per mm) both horizontally and vertically. An unlimited choice of font styles and a wide range of sizes are available. A unique paragraph feature, ideal for listing ingredients and nutritional information, enables text to automatically wrap, which eliminates the need to format text one line at a time.
Norwood's 55sst can be mounted on a wide variety of host equipment to print fixed and/or variable data. Common applications include integrating the 55sst with vertical- and horizontal-form-fill-seal systems, print & apply labelers, thermoformers and overwrapping equipment. A software-enabled, electronic adjustment provides quick and easy change from intermittent motion to continuous motion operation, which makes the 55sst ideal for packagers that wish to maximize equipment versatility. The 55sst is IP65 and NEMA 4/13 compliant.
Operating in intermittent motion mode, the 55sst offers a print area up to 2.05 inches (52mm) wide and 3.15 inches (80mm) long. With continuous motion operation, the print area can be up to 2.05 inches (52mm) wide and 4.92 inches (125mm) long.
About Norwood Marking Systems
Norwood Marking Systems, a division of Illinois Tool Works, developed and introduced premium hot stamp imprinters to the food industry over 40 years ago. Today, Norwood designs and manufactures a range of thermal transfer printers, hot stamp imprinters as well as ink and embossing printers that print variable information on packaging materials and labels. These systems bring increased security and tracking with real-time data such as UPC, lot and production codes, expiration and sell-by dates, which are produced in-line as products are packaged.
Reader Inquiries:
William Delmolino, Director of Sales & Marketing
Norwood Marking Systems
2538 Wisconsin Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515 USA
Tel: 800 626 3464 or 630 968 0646
Fax: 630 968 7672
Email: marketing@itw-norwood.com
URL: www.itw-norwood.com
