Kao Collins developed Nexxo, a line of inkjet inks for the new solvent-compatible Funai thermal inkjet (TIJ) ink cartridge.
Nexxo inks can be used to print high-resolution 2D codes, and increase the readability of expiration dates and lot numbers using solid alphanumerics instead of dot-matrix. The inks also support the increased throw distance of the cartridge. At 10mm, the Funai TIJ systems offer an alternative to other printing systems for marking and coding on curved or recessed surfaces. Compared to continues inkjet (CIJ) systems for printing non-porous materials, the ink-cartridge combination is claimed to reduce VOC emissions by almost 90%. There is also said to be virtually no downtime when using Nexxo ink in Funai cartridges.
Kao Collins has been producing inks for Funai systems since 2009. Following extensive testing in production environments, the manufacturer and supplier of industrial inkjet inks noted Nexxo inks as offering ‘greater opportunities’ for printing on new and challenging substrates with TIJ technology. Further, these cartridge are designed to maintain integrity when using strong solvent formulations.
John Herman, TIJ business manager at Kao, commented, ‘These amazing Funai cartridges opened the door for our Nexxo line of solvent inks. Now printers using CIJ systems have a TIJ alternative that requires little ongoing service, reduces VOC emissions, and prints higher-quality expiration information.’
