Markem-Imaje, provider of end-to-end supply chain technologies and industrial marking and coding systems, has added a new grade of wax/resin thermal transfer ribbon for its SmartDate X Series coders.
These are specially designed for the increasing demands of food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries that need to print durable codes on flexible film packaging.
For many manufacturers, finding an option that can print durable and legible codes onto rough films and papers is a growing challenge, according to Markem-Imaje.
The SmartDate Xtra 3530 ribbon, which will complement Markem-Imaje’s existing SmartDate Xtra 3750 ribbon, has been designed to print on paper-based substrates such as coated paper, uncoated paper, glossy papers and rough papers, and will be available in a wide range of widths and lengths to suit customer needs, including 33mm x 900m, 55mm x 900m, 110mm x 600m and 130mm x 600m.
Alicia Tissot, global product communications manager for thermal transfer technologies at Markem-Imaje, said, ‘Manufacturers face mounting pressures from regulation, policy makers and consumers to make their products, packaging and processes more environmentally friendly. The SmartDate Xtra 3530 ribbon has been specially designed with this in mind and delivers excellent print quality on paper-based flexible packaging, while ensuring durable codes from the production line until purchase by the end customer.’
