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News Release from: Citizen Systems Europe | Subject: CLP-631 label printer
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 January 2007
Competitive Label Printer Can Be
Networked
Citizen Systems Europe has launched a new label printer, which has been developed to deliver fast throughput of labels at a claimed 4ips at a resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi).
Citizen Systems Europe has launched a new label printer, which has been developed to deliver fast throughput of labels at a claimed 4ips at a resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi) The CLP-631 label printer is designed to be used as either a stand-alone, or networked device, offering connectivity, whilst being claimed to be simple to set-up and use
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 12 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is available at an average end user price of around 10 per cent less than competitors' machines, claimed Citizen Systems.
The new CLP-631 is said to be suitable for producing small labels containing a large amount of complex data used inside mobile phones, or on pharmaceutical packs.
The higher resolution is also approriate for printing rating plates and other small labels, where graphics and logos are regularly used, such as CE logos or WEEE wheelie bin icons, added the company.
Two dimensional barcoding is also fully supported, as well as the ability to print photo-quality images on media, such as narrow wristbands, added Citizen Systems.
The CLP-631 is based on the CLP 621 printer and incorporates Citizen's active ribbon control and positioning system (ARCP).
that is claimed to maintain a constant tension on the ribbon, regardless of the length used and eliminates the problems of poor print quality caused by ribbons wrinkling or slipping.
The ARCP system helps maintain optimum print speed and resolution.
Citizen Systems said that unlike many other 300dpi machines, where print speeds typically fall by up to 50 per cent, the CLP-631 can run at full speed and maximum definition, maintaining the best print quality even when operating at rates of 4ips and 300dpi.
In common with all the latest Citizen printers, the CLP-631 incorporates an all-metal clamshell mechanism and high-lift print head, which is said to make it quick and easy to load and change printer ribbons, whilst a replacement print head can normally be fitted in less than a minute.
The new machine also features an internal power supply, standard parallel, serial and USB ports, internal Ethernet option and it can be used with a range of standard and specialised media.
It is available with an optional auto-cutter and label peeler.
The CLP-631 is available through Citizen's network of sales partners, has a two year warranty and is backed by full technical and after sales support, said the company. Request a free brochure from Citizen Systems Europe ...
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