New Concept Variable Data Printers On Show At Ipex

Domino Printing Sciences is developing two variable data printing concepts utilising its drop on demand and bar code recognition that will be introduced at Ipex 2006.

Domino Printing Sciences is developing two variable data printing concepts utilising its drop on demand and bar code recognition that will be introduced at Ipex 2006.

The company's stand - hall 2, F40 - will feature the new products that are said to be designed to reduce capital outlay and production costs, as well as increase output flexibility for printers.

The new systems will comprise prototype full colour high resolution drop on demand digital print technology for integration in to existing commercial print lines.

There will also be a secure print system involving bar code recognition through opaque windowless envelopes, with automatic personalised printing of address details.

Domino believes that its prototype full colour production high resolution, high speed drop on demand print concept will open the boundaries of digital, variable data printing to printers using conventional print technologies.

With the ability to become fully integrated in to existing print production lines, the conceptual system will give printers access to full colour digital print capabilities without the huge capital outlay for a whole new digital production system, said Domino.

In addition, by only using the specialised UV inks in the digital variable data print area, it is possible to maintain the low unit cost of the traditional printing methods.

Addressing the growing secure print market, what Domino described as a revolutionary bar code recognition and personalised print system is said to offer the capability to read bar codes through sealed envelopes, and instantaneously process the information to print individual addresses on to the outside of them.

Designed to meet the needs of the direct mail and security print market, this capability will address security and confidentiality issues by negating the need to use window envelopes, which are also a mostly costly than their window-less equivalent.

"At Domino, we are constantly striving to introduce new conceptual solutions which will both stretch the boundaries of technological advance, as well as meet the challenges of the marketplace," said Philip Easton, product director of commercial printing at Domino.

And he added: "Staying at the forefront of pioneering ink jet and drop on demand technologies has been the key to Domino's continued success over the years, and this, combined with our expertise in systems integration and our dedication to customer support, has enabled us to build a world leading reputation.

This has given us the opportunity to work with like-minded partners on the development of ground-breaking technologies and we are delighted to be focussing our attention on Ipex 2006 for a platform to showcase our exciting new concepts, as well as demonstrate our latest range of ink jet systems." Also on display on the Domino stand will be the recently introduced K-Series high speed, variable data printer and the Bitjet+ binary printer for high speed vairable data printing (VDP) applications.

In addition, the A400 Freeform continuous ink jet printer, which will be used in the production of the official Ipex Daily Magazine, will also feature on Domino's stand, as well as on the Muller Martini stand - hall 5, stand D10/D10B.

At Ipex 2006, Domino will be demonstrating its high speed flagship K200 printer from its K-Series of printers, which utilises three times the number of print nozzles than Domino's first generation drop on demand printer.

That enables the K200 to deliver fast and accurate 316 dots per inch (dpi) printing at 90 metres per minute, claimed the company, which equates to a speed three times higher at the same print resolution.

Domino's K-Series is claimed to enable printers to enter new areas beyond their core capability of 'part personalisation' by enabling them to print complete documents, as well as increase the range of print applications, such as the production of labels, direct mail and plastic cards.

Launched after research in to user requirements, the K-Series responds to the increasing market need for fast printing on a variety of substrates, without compromising on print quality, according to Domino.

Also on display will be Domino's Bitjet+ binary printer, which features a number of design enhancements that further increase efficiency and reduce job turn-around time for users, said the company.

It has a new ceramic charge electrode and temperature control system, said to be pioneered by Domino, to offer increased reliability and improved print quality through smoother ink break-off and lay-down.

Domino's A400 Freeform continuous ink jet coding printer, will also be available on the Domino stand, as well as providing a working demonstration as an integral part of the Muller Martini print production line for the Ipex Daily on the Muller Martini Stand.

The A400 Freeform will automatically number each of the 80,000 Ipex Daily Magazines, facilitating a daily prize draw based on a series of winning numbers, in conjunction with the exhibition organisers, IIR Exhibitions.

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