The inkjet technology specialist, Xaar has unveiled its new Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead for UV applications. This next generation printhead has been developed and optimised for a wide range of UV applications, including labels, laminates, direct-to-shape, packaging and other types of product decoration, where product quality and industrial levels of reliability are paramount.
The 1002 GS6 incorporates multiple new technology features, giving improved drop volume uniformity and drop placement accuracy for higher quality printed image. Featuring 1000 Optimised Geometry nozzles, it can jet and place drops with the highest precision on the market. As a result this new printhead produces high resolution text and images with smooth tones demanded by manufacturers globally.
A key feature is its ability to print heavily pigmented high opacity white inks and high viscosity varnishes extremely reliably, enabled by Xaar’s patented ink recirculation technology, TF Technology, making it ideal for a wide range of UV applications, including labels and printing onto clear packaging for bottles, where opaque backup whites and high build spot varnishes are essential.
The Xaar 1002 GS6 is capable of handling a wide range of fluids and viscosity ranges and is backwards compatible with the 1001 GS6. Also available alongside the Xaar 1002 GS6 is a range of systems components – including the new slimline HPC3, the XUSB and Xaar Hydra. These have been designed for easy configuration, optimisation and integration to reduce time to market. In addition, the improved uniformity allows manufacturers to configure narrow web and wide-format printers faster and more easily. Finally, as the 1002 GS6 is fully compatible with 1001 GS6-enabled printers, users can easily upgrade whenever they wish and experience the benefits immediately.
‘The original Xaar 1001 GS6 with its unique recirculating TF Technology kickstarted the digital inkjet revolution in the label, direct-to-shape and laminate sectors. The Xaar 1002 GS6 defines the next generation of printhead, setting the levels of quality and performance available to manufacturers in a variety of industries,’ said Richard Barham, sales and marketing director. ‘Our commitment to investing 12% of our revenue in R&D means that we will continue to deliver the very best inkjet technology to manufacturers globally, ensuring they benefit from a competitive advantage and a maximum return on their investment.’
Systems featuring the new printhead are available now from a number of OEMs, including Autobond, Durst, EFI, FFEI, Hymmen, INX Digital, KHS, Krones, Sacmi, SPG Prints and Till Engineering.
