PrintSafe (KBA Metronic UK) Ltd | Industrial Coding Marking Printing | Cable Printers

Our industrial coding marking printing facilities are used to print, mark and code products and packaging used in a variety of industrial applications. We offer static and user-programmable equipment designed for coding on a wide range of media.

Our industrial coding marking printing equipment can be implemented into a range of products to create a practical and easy to use system.

The products we supply include offline sleeve feeders, inkjet printers, hot foil printers, thermal transfer printers, laser systems, and card personalisation systems.

PrintSafe provides a range of high-speed (up to 800m/min) robust, coding systems that are available to print onto most coated cables used within the telecoms, fire alarm, and allied cable industries.

For guaranteed reliability we use specialist, high adhesion ink that is water and alcohol resistant. Coding systems offer excellent integration within all production lines and conform to industry standards and regulations.

Industry applications include batch numbers, logos, product descriptions and codes.

For further information please visit www.buyprintsafe.co.uk or call 01962 761761

udaFORMAXX - At a glance

The udaFORMAXX is the result of decades of consistent refinement of the established UDA150-S, for the offline coding of sleeves, cartons, watch strap bands and bags.

The udaFORMAXX is designed for integration with a wide range of print systems including continuous ink jet, drop on demand, thermal transfer, laser and hot foil. It is used in conjunction with these technologies to produce BBE and use-by dates, prices and content information, bar codes and other variable data.
 

Summary of the advantages
• attractive cost to ROI ratio
• easy to use and highly reliable
• simple and repeatable settings
• quick format change
• compact design footprint
• maintenance-free servo motors with digital control
• stand alone system
• flexibility
o carton/sleeve sizes
o coding and camera technology
o multilingual

Ideally suited to applications for coding:
• folded cartons
• sleeves
• watch strap bands
• blister cards
• labels
• single sheets/booklets
• bags
• smart cards

Recommended for:

Food
Pharmaceutical
Medical
Automotive
Textile
Contract packers
Commercial small format printers
 

Completely flexible:

• in substrate
• in coding and marking technology
• in language
 

udaFORMAXX with the hpdSYSTEM hot foil printer
• for simple, yet cost effective sleeve/carton coding
• ideal for printing BBE, use-by codes, batch numbers, prices etc.
• max. print area 50 x 80mm

udaFORMAXX with ttPRINT thermal transfer printer
• high resolution
• ideal for ingredients panels, graphics and 1D/2D bar codes
• PC-software for code layouts/designs

udaFORMAXX with label applicators
• for labeling of sleeves, cartons, watch strap bands
• spot labeling applications
• pre-printed or blank labels

udaFORMAXX with continuous ink jet alphaJET
• continuous ink jet system for variable information (e.g. batch numbers, expiry dates), bar codes, data matrix codes, graphics and logos
• wide range of substrates
• character height 0.8 – 15mm, max. 8 lines (5x5 matrix) per print head

udaFORMAXX with DOD-System betaJET
• addressing applications (text), codes and logos
• up to 600 dpi
• 1 – 4 configurable print heads
• individual configuration of each print head

udaFORMAXX with laserSYSTEM
• forgery-proof, permanent print
• variable data coding
• highly economical
• no consumables required

The alphaJet evo is the latest revolutionary technology from KBA-Metronic, which has been designed to meet the needs of the global marketplace. This latest addition to the inkjet printing range offers high-speed, non-contact, efficient printing for industrial applications across a wide range of products and materials.

Features:
Integration with interfaces such as Ethernet, USB and RS232
The 48 dot-matrix print head - prints up to six lines
A totally programmable system that offers non-contact coding onto most substrates
The robust IP65-rated stainless steel housing guarantees this system is suitable for the toughest of environmental conditions
Integrated recovery system as standard
10.4-inch TFT touch screen colour display panel
Logos and graphics can be created with a PC graphics programme and transferred as a bitmap to the ink jet printer
Specialist inks - pigmented and UV detectable inks available
 

Benefits:
Smooth integration into new or existing production processes
Robust technology
Low solvent consumption –the integrated recovery system ensures that solvent not used during printing is returned to the unit
Reduced costs - the unit uses less than 2ml of solvent per hour at an ambient temperate of 20°c
Operator friendly – TFT touch screen intuitively leads user via a Windows CE based operating system
Tilting facility on touch panel offers flexibility in positioning
Unique benefit – the alphaJet Evo can print Truetype fonts without losing speed, or requiring outdated log editors or embedded graphic programmes.

Housing
• Modern design
• IP65 rated construction
• Operating temperatures +5° to +45° C
• Stainless steel

Touchscreen display
• 10.4" TFT touchscreen display with user-friendly interface
• Solvent resistant
• Can be removed and tilted
• Graphical interface (WYSIWYG)

Ink system
• Solvent recovery: only 2 ml/h at 20° C
• Quick disconnect mixing tank -- for fast ink colour changeover
• Minimal connections for increased durability
• Individual components combined as modular blocks
• Easy to maintain
• Ink system on one base plate
• No cartridge system therefore no ink code necessary

Print head
• Minimal tubing and wiring
• Easy to clean
• Nozzle lock -> Quick start and shut down routines
• Head heater -> uniform droplet formation

Interfaces and I/O standard
• Ethernet
• 2 x RS 232
• 2 parallel inputs (product sensor and encoder)
• Remote socket
• Digital I/O port with 8 inputs and 4 outputs
• Alarm relay
• USB port
 

For further inforamtion visit www.buyprintsafe.co.uk or call 01962 761761

The hpdSYSTEM vario is highly technically advanced, yet very easy to operate.

The cassette is easily set up with foil in a matter of seconds.

Features:

Print sequence control (home sensor)
Warning system for foil end
Exchange cassette minimises set-up time
Infinetely adjustable foil feed, temperature and printing time
Staight forward to maintain
Stroke 8 mm

Further information available at www.buyprintsafe.co.uk or call 01962 761761
 

Introducing the ttPRINT XS

ttPRINT XS is a high resolution thermal transfer overprinter for reliable marking and coding on packaging and labelling machines. ttPRINT XS is easy-to-operate. The control unit offers remote operation via an intuitive touch panel or via optional software ttGRAPHIC. Up to four ttPRINT XS can be controlled simultaneously from one single touch panel.

Of key benefit to integrators is the separation of the ttPRINT XS print head and control unit. Both left and right handed versions are also available. Due to its compact outer dimensions, ttPRINT XS provides all of the spatial prerequisites for easy integration, even in the most confined of spaces.

The practical, well laid out casing design offers a range of cable guiding options. Where space is extremely tight, cables can be run up, down, behind and even to side of the unit.

Key Features

• For marking & coding on packaging and labelling machines
• Compact design – easy-to-integrate, with a compact footprint
• Optimal price-performance ratio
• Print Area: max. 53 x 40 mm / 2” x 1.5“ (intermittent)
• Print speed up to 400 mm/s / 15.5”/s
• High resolution (300 dpi)
• Memory media: Compact Flash, 3 x USB

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The alphaJET into prints economically in high quality, at fast productrion speeds, with low maintenance and it is easy to operate.

alphaJET into is a member of the proven alphaJET series and is designed to print tiny fonts with excellent readability. Uniform droplet formation ensures precision codes whether text, graphics or 2D data matrix barcodes. The alphaJET into is designed specifically for applications where lots of information is required or where space is extremely limited. For example: coding small components, fibre or cable, cosmetics, toiletries and pharmaceuticals.

Features:
Space-saving, compact construction
Firmly integrated 10,4"-TFT touch-screen display
Easy and intuitive to operate
Prints in high quality
TrueTypeFonts
No requirement of compressed air
Ink and solvent bottles easy to change
Low solvent consumption
Easy care, cleaning and maintenance
Automatic viscosity and ink level control
Optional 5 year no quibble PrintSafe warranty – subject to terms and conditions. (The warranty is available to customers who have a service contract in place with PrintSafe and purchase KBA-Metronic fluid through PrintSafe).
 

For further information visit www.buyprintsafe.co.uk or call 01962 761761

The all new alphaJET Pico "Tiny-print" industrial ink jet printer.

alphaJET pico is a member of the proven alphaJET series and is designed to print tiny fonts with excellent readability. Uniform droplet formation ensures precision codes whether text, graphics or 2D data matrix barcodes. The alphaJET pico is designed specifically for applications where lots of information is required or where space is extremely limited. For example: coding small components, fibre or cable, cosmetics, toiletries and pharmaceuticals.

• Miniature codes for the electronics, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and cable markets
• Tiny, crisp clear text from 0.7mm to 10mm
• 2D data matrix codes
• Up to 5 lines of text
• Easy network integration
• Low emissions
• Space-saving, compact design
• IP65 rated for challenging environmental conditions
 

Housing
• Modern design
• IP65 rated construction
• Operating temperatures +5° to 45° C
• Stainless steel
• Optional: Integrated UPS (uninterruptable power supply)

Touchscreen display
• 10.4” TFT touchscreen display with user-friendly interface
• Durable, tilting, removable display
• Solvent resistant
• Graphical interface (WYSIWYG)

Ink System
• Solvent recovery as standard: only 2ml/hr at 20°C
• Modular and easy to access
• Maximum uptime due to robust components
• Easy, time-saving maintenance
• Efficient and ecologically friendly
• No ink or solvent cartridges

Print head
• Optimized design with easy-clean hinged lid
• Nozzle lock -> Quick start up and shut down routines
• Head heater -> uniform droplet formation
• Built-in strobe-light and visual inspection window for quick drop formation checks

Interfaces and I/O standard
• Ethernet
• 2 x RS232
• 2 parallel inputs (product sensor and encoder)
• Remote socket
• Digital I/O ports
• Alarm relay
• USB
• Optional: 4 color alarm beacon
• Optional: bespoke customer software
 

alphaJET tempo is the next generation of ink jet printers, providing high quality printing at fast production speeds of up to 800m/min. This advanced technology from KBA-Metronic boosts productivity and reduces downtime, as minimal maintenance is required.

Features:
True type fonts available with no loss of speed
IP 65 raged for challenging environments
Prints high quality text and images of up to six lines – on uneven or structured surfaces
Fast start-up and shut down process due to automatic nozzle lock
10.4 inch TFT touch screen display
Compact print head design
Intelligent ink system
Specialist inks - pigmented inks available
 

Benefits:
Fast production speeds – up to 10 m/second
Compact construction
Operator friendly - user-friendly interface
Customised software allows easy network integration (XML-based interface protocol)
Easy networking and integration
Easily removable ink system
Low solvent consumption - the integrated recovery system ensures that solvent not used during printing is returned to the unit
Reduced ink costs - the unit uses less than 2ml of solvent per hour at an ambient temperate of 20°c)
Unique benefits – the alphaJET tempo has ability to print Truetype fonts without losing speed, or requiring outdated log editors or embedded graphic programmes. Logos and graphics can be created with a PC graphics programme and transferred as a bitmap to the ink jet printer
 

Optional 5 year no quibble PrintSafe warranty – subject to terms and conditions. (The warranty is available to customers who have a service contract in place with PrintSafe and purchase KBA-Metronic fluid through PrintSafe).
 

Housing
• Modern design
• IP65 rated construction
• Operating temperatures +5° to +45° C
• Stainless steel

Touchscreen display
• 10.4" TFT touchscreen display with user-friendly interface
• Solvent resistant
• Can be removed and tilted
• Graphical interface (WYSIWYG)

Ink system
• Solvent recovery: only 2 ml/h at 20° C
• Quick disconnect mixing tank -- for fast ink colour changeover
• Minimal connections for increased durability
• Individual components combined as modular blocks
• Easy to maintain
• Ink system on one base plate
• No cartridge system therefore no ink code necessary

Print head
• Minimal tubing and wiring
• Easy to clean
• Nozzle lock -> Quick start and shut down routines
• Head heater -> uniform droplet formation

Interfaces and I/O standard
• Ethernet
• 2 x RS 232
• 2 parallel inputs (product sensor and encoder)
• Remote socket
• Digital I/O port with 8 inputs and 4 outputs
• Alarm relay
• USB port

The betaJET verso incorporates the well-proven HP thermal ink jet technology. A wide range of inks are available suitable for most applications.

A large touch screen, complete with icon-driven message selection and programming options, makes the system entirely operator-friendly regardless of native language. Its rugged design gives robust, reliable high resolution print results in industrial and commercial environments.

Common applications include: food and pharmaceutical packaging, mailers, flyers and addressing (including QR codes), lottery and competition tickets and many more applications besides.

• Proven HP thermal ink jet technology
• High resolution (up to 600 dpi)
• Print speeds (up to 120m/min)
• Modular, scalable design
• 1 to 4 print heads, independently configured
• Touch screen technology for ease of use
• Networking via Ethernet
• Integrates with the alphaJET ink jet systems
 

Features
• 600 dpi resolution
• print speed: up to 120m/min
• up to 4 print heads
• 2” (50.8mm) print width
• easy to install, start up, program and operate
• clean, quick change cartridges

Operation
8.4” TFT touch screen (800x600)
intuitive, graphical user friendly interface
print preview
easy configuration wizard
individual configuration of print heads
(simultaneous printing with different inks on each head for different substrates (e.g. carton/labels)
Integrated message editor
- bar codes
- QR codes
- data matrix codes
- data field objects
- time objects
- count objects
- bitmaps

Mechanical data
- compact design
- easy clean, durable stainless steel housing
- compact print head design
- print heads compatible with alphaJET ink jet bracketry

Electrical data
Quick start (<15 seconds)
Encoder/sensor interfaces compatible with alphaJET ink jet
Additional interfaces: USB, Ethernet, RS232
Optional alarm beacon
Potential free relay
 

ttPRINT Inline thermal transfer printer

• High speed print up to 800 mm/s
• Print area: continuous mode 53 / 107 / 128 x 3000 mm
intermittent mode: 53 / 107 / 128 / x max. 75 mm
• High resolution (300dpi)
• Print memory 16MB
• Memory card – compact Flash 128, 256, 512 or 1024
• Packaging machinery integration

Operation via:
control unit (standard) touch panel (optional) ttGRAPHIC software (optional)

Continuous and intermittent operation inline thermal transfer printer

The continuous and intermittent ttPRINT is a high resolution direct print module specifically designed for integration into packaging and labeling machines. It is suited to all industry sectors (e.g. pharmaceutical, medical and food).

Of key benefit to integrators is the separation of the ttPRINT print head and control unit, as is the availability of models in both left and right handed versions.

The ttPRINT is simple to operate through the control unit, with an IBM®-keyboard, through an intuitive touch panel or via a PC. Up to four print heads can be controlled simultaneously from the touch panel or PC.

Messages are composed using the layout creation software ttGRAPHIC. Layouts can incorporate complex print images including 1D and 2D codes or integrate with SAP and database links. The ttGRAPHIC software is simple to operate and WYSIWYG, allowing users to see on-screen exactly how messages will print.

Specialized ribbon for the ttPRINT ML gives optimal reliability and print quality. Proven for use when coding on PE, PP, paper, Tyvek®.

Standard equipment
• Wear-free transfer ribbon transport system;
Standard: transfer ribbon Inkside Out
Option: Inkside In
• Cassette system
• Ribbon saving device
• Left and right handed version
• Message editing possible whilst printing
• 2-line display
• Compact Flash card drive
• Real time date and time coding
• External I/O
• Download ConfigTool (Freeware)
• Download RemoteConsole (Freeware)

Options
Touch Panel 8.4” (NB: . not ,) 640 x 480 Pixels
Flash cards: 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 MB
Mounting frame
Encoder
WindowsTM printer driver
Creation software ttGRAPHIC
Links to SAP
 

Specialists in the food and drink industry, we offer an extensive assortment of robust, efficient and dependable coding systems that integrate and excel in the toughest of production environments.

Fast, high quality coding systems are available on all industry substrates including: glass, plastic bottles, bottle tops, cartons and sleeves. All offer legal compliance for production identification and traceability.

Speciality inks – we offer food sensitive and low odour inks for high-risk environments in food production areas.

Flexible and accurate positioning of coding can be achieved. Product applications include best before dates, batch numbers, use by codes, special offers – BOGOF (Buy one get one free), and labelling on product sleeves and cartons.

Innovative technology at its best –

The unique KBA offline sleeve feeder, available exclusively from PrintSafe, is a stand-alone system that integrates with all KBA-Metronic products.

Offering easy handling, reliability and cost-effectiveness, the sleeve feeder is an impressive addition to any KBA-Metronic product. It is ideal for use in the offline coding of sleeves, cartons, watchstrap bands and bags (maximum size 450x500mm) to produce BBE, use by dates, prices and contents information, bar codes and logos.

P100 Outer Case Print and Apply Labelling System

It’s one of the last processes on your production line and one of the most important. The application of accurate barcode labels to your outer cases or trays is absolutely critical in order to meet the major supermarkets’ rigorous labelling specifications. Get your labelling wrong and, not only will your products fail to scan in your customers’ automated warehouses, but you run the risk of product rejection and hefty financial penalty.

The P100 Printer Applicator is designed specifically to print ‘A’ Grade barcodes and apply them exactly to the supermarkets’ positioning specifications, on either side or side and end.

The P100 is designed to keep your lines running at peak efficiency. High reliability, easy setup and modular components ensure that you get the most out of the P100 with minimal intervention and maximum “up time”.

The company has a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise in the supply of labelling solutions for the retail supply chain. This, in combination with an acclaimed design means you won't find a better value for money or more reliable labeller on the market.

Call now on +44 (0)1962 761761 for a demonstration of the P100 on your production line.

Features

- 300mm label roll capability to maximise throughput and minimise changeover frequency
- High speed with up to fifty 100 x 150mm labels printed and applied per minute
- Single side or side-and-end labelling
- Variable reach peeler plate with easy variation to allow fast changeover for different carton sizes
- Peeler plate and motor assembly rotates to allow easy access into existing machinery or hard to reach places
- Extended label path allows label application to be faster than print speed, for maximum line speed and print quality and minimal print head wear
- Easy-to-use control panel - only two parameters to change
- Integral alarm beacon visible from any direction, alerts operators to the need to change labels or ribbons
- Simple display keeps operators informed of machine status
- Narrow footprint (only 355mm) from conveyor minimises the impact on your walkways and floor space. An integral printer/applicator and case taper is available to minimise the overall line length required
- Simple height adjustments with counterbalance gas strut to allow easy and accurate label placement
- Stainless steel and anodised aluminium construction as standard
- Modular design for fast main component changes and maximum “up” time
- Prints with direct thermal and thermal transfer labels, wax, resin and economy ribbons as standard
- Incorporates the world-class Datamax print engine, designed for industrial environments

Options include: integral conveyors, industrial computers, label design software, barcode scanners and barcode verifiers. To ensure print is always of the highest quality we also supply competitively priced, yet top quality ribbons and labels.
 

Call now on +44 (0)1962 761761 for a demonstration of the P100 on your production line.

i100 Large Character Ink Jet Printer

The entry-level i100 large character ink jet printer is designed to print easily-legible large character print on cardboard boxes, shrink-wrap, timber, bricks or blocks. It will print sell-by dates, batch information, counts, production dates and any other variable or fixed information. With the built-in real-time clock it can automatically calculate sell-by dates and Julian dates required in the food industry.

The i100 is a stainless steel, modular inkjet printer designed for ease of use and reliability in today’s 24/7 factory environments. The i100 can print one or two lines of print on one or both sides of a product, or a mix of two single and one double-height print on one side of a product.

Whether controlled from either an integral Hand Controller, a removable Hand Held Controller or completely remotely via the Ethernet or RS232 interfaces, operation is simple.

Programming is simple. The Operator is guided logically through an uncomplicated “tick and cross” style menu system using a hand held device.
This reduces the potential for confusion, facilitating easy product control and is wholly accessible to users no matter what their training or background.

Print message editing uses the same method as mobile phone texting, allowing a small number of keys to call up the entire alphabet with ease. Training your operators to edit print messages is not difficult, as most operators are already fully conversant with SMS communication methods.

Single line or twin line low-profile print heads allow the heads to access the products even when mounted inside case tapers or machinery. Our smallest print head is less than 25mm high, yet still prints characters up to 20mm high.

Print heads are available with or without an integral hand controller for maximum flexibility.

Call now on +44 (0)1962 761761 for a demonstration of the i100 on your production line

Features

Mechanical/Electrical
- Print heights from 10mm to 63mm, single or double height fonts
- Print speeds up to 30 metres per minute standard (60 on request)
- Heads print horizontal, vertical and obliquely on angled conveyors
- Self contained air pump, only needs mains electricity
- Modular design for fast component changes, maximum “up” time
- Robust, stainless steel fabrication throughout as standard, no rust or paint to flake
Operation
- Automatic shift, time, date and Julian date printing with leap year compensation
- Automatic sell-by date calculators (days or months as standard, specials on request)
- Prints on one or both sides of a product from one controller
- Up to 100 messages stored internally (unlimited storage with Ethernet and PC software)
- Various control options; no keypad, integral keypad, remote keypad or remote PC control
- Share one hand controller amongst multiple machines to reduce cost and increase security
- Password protection allows operators to select a print message, but only those with supervisor rights can edit.
Ink
- Water based ink for porous surfaces and solvent based for shrink wrap, bricks, blocks, plastics, timber and coated board
- 5 litre easy-change ink container for maximum up time
- Inks available in black, red, blue and green
Options
- High speed valves for operation at up to 60 metres per minute
- Ink level detect system for relay output of low ink level
- Ethernet connectivity option with iText control and data logging software

Call now on +44 (0)1962 761761 for a demonstration of the i100 on your production line