TPT May 2009

I nspection, M easuring, T esting & M arking

Inkjet printers for marking with the highest flexibility

of jobs, password administration and explorer navigation. Typical Windows features like drag and drop, pull-down menu and copy/paste are partnered by an interactive operator guidance for quick and easy use of the printer. Many special functions like graphic and font editor make handling very easy. The newly developed refill system guarantees clean and splash-free refilling. Ink and solvent bottles are hermetically sealed and are only opened once screwed onto the corresponding tanks. Ink and solvent tanks are without pressure and allow for easy refilling without interruption of the ongoing production process. The highest availability is guaranteed by the automatic Leibinger nozzle seal, which closes the nozzle and makes the return-line airtight after shutdown. No drying or clogging can occur due to the closed ink circuit. Even after long-term shutdowns, drying of ink can be excluded. A time consuming manual or automatically operated nozzle cleaning process is not necessary. The efficiency of the JET3 printer is ideal. State-of-the-art technology in hydraulics, electronics and print head design guarantee minimum use of ink, solvent and energy as well as minimum maintenance requirements. Multiple interface and connection ports, based on the latest technological developments, mean the Leibinger JET3 can easily be integrated into existing machines. Leibinger offers the suitable camera systems to verify print information. With the Leibinger high quality cameras, multiple objects can be traced in independent windows. Printed figures, codes or other defined areas of interest are identified, decoded and verified on-the-fly against a reference database. Reference data can be generated by the system itself or can be provided from a file or via interface. Signals are available to mark or reject incorrect documents. Based on Windows technology and featuring a simple teach-in function, the Leibinger cameras are easy to operate in different applications. Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax : +49 74 61 92 86 199 Email : dmaucher@leibinger-group.com Website : www.leibinger-group.com

Leibinger, Germany, is the manufacturer of inkjet printers with the highest flexibility, intuitive operation and reliability. Applications include printing on cable with pigmented contrast inks, best before dates or lot numbers on packages as well as data matrix codes in the pharmaceuticals and automotive industries.

Solvent inks are already wipe-proof after one second and suitable for materials like plastics, metal or glass. All inkjet units are equipped with an automatic nozzle seal that closes the nozzle and return-line after shutdown and prevents ink from drying.

Combined with the Leibinger camera system the printed information can be identified and verified. Printer and camera are perfectly coordinated and guarantee a smooth production process. The latest inkjet model form the company – the Leibinger JET3 – is equipped with a state-of-the-art capability for marking and coding in the industrial environment. Printing is accomplished using continuous inkjet technology for fast, non-contact marking with a printing speed up to 6.6m/s and a printing height of 0.8 to 16mm.

 Camera systems are used to verify print information

All possible surfaces, including round, vaulted, waved, rough or graded can be printed on easily. Very good print quality is also possible when large throw distance from head to product is required. Simple operation keeps production running smoothly. The Leibinger Jet3 offers intuitive and comfortable operation with Windows CE ® technology. The operation menu is simple and neatly organized and illustrates the basic functions for production and printing processes like loading and editing

 Leibinger’s Jet3 inkjet printer for effective product marking

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