Cold foil effect using the Xaar 1002 GS40 printhead for UV applications
Industrial inkjet technology company Xaar has announced the launch of the Xaar 1002 GS40 printhead for UV applications.
The latest addition to the Xaar 1002 family of printheads jets drop volumes from 40-160 pl and has five levels of greyscale capability. It can print UV spot varnish and applications requiring a high laydown at higher print speeds. Depending on the drop size, the printhead can lay down extra opaque whites with a larger drop size or a finer base of whites with a smaller drop size, which can be used to create fine detailed effects. For labels and packaging companies, the Xaar 1002 GS40 can be used in combination with the Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead to print a solid white base coat underneath fine halftone images or text.
The large drop capability of the new printhead also means it can print high build spot varnish or tactile, textured effects, such as wood grain, which improve the visual appearance of edge banding or other wood laminate products manufactured by the décor industry.
The architecture of the Xaar 1002 GS40 combined with TF Technology, which provides a continuous ink flow at a high rate,allows the printhead to perform well with a wide range of ink types and viscosities and in varying ambient temperatures. This is particularly important when printing heavily pigmented and higher viscosity inks, such as opaque whites and varnishes.
‘We are delighted to be extending our UV printhead range to include the Xaar 1002 GS40 which enables our customers to create a wide range of effects that were typically the preserve of other techniques such as embossing. This capability is becoming more prevalent in labels and packaging for luxury products within the food and beverage sectors including high end spirits and wine labelling,’ said Alan Mutch, product manager.
