K-Series K600i White digital print module targeted at printers looking for replacement for screen
UK Domino Digital Printing Solutions is set to launch its K600i White digital print module at Labelexpo Europe 2017 on 25–28 September.
Featuring a new ink management system designed to provide high reliability while using a heavily pigmented UV curable white ink, the K600i White is targeted primarily at printers looking for a digital alternative to screen printing, offering instantaneous job change, minimal maintenance, and variable data printing capability and eliminating the need to purchase screens.
The solution is particularly suited for printing high-definition white text in very small point sizes onto personal care labels and for other transparent label applications, said Domino.
With variable data print capability, the K600i White can also be used for promotions such as personalising with names, places, and promotional games, providing a real ‘added value’ offering. It can also be readily integrated into an existing PDF workflow.
“It is widely known in the print industry that there are issues surrounding white ink,” said Philip Easton, director of Domino Digital Printing Solutions. “The reason it can be problematic is that it is heavily pigmented. When not in use, white ink tends to settle and thicken, which for inkjet technology can cause blocked nozzles resulting in unplanned downtime and higher maintenance costs.
“We have solved that problem with a complete ink system redesign. By adding a new white ink tank to our K-Series printer and a new ink system which continuously mixes the white ink, we are able to maintain performance and reliable operation.”
This white ink system has already been proven in the latest-generation Domino N610i 7-colour digital label press, and now becomes available for retrofitting on existing digital label presses and finishing lines via the release of the K600i White, said Domino.
The K600i White is an evolution of the K600i piezo drop-on-demand ink jet system and incorporates two print bars for increased ink laydown capability at higher speeds.
