FAQ: Large Area Printing

For the best print quality, (especially for barcodes) the box should just touch the headplate as the nozzles are slightly recessed.

Yes, a second head can be positioned opposite the first and configured to print in the opposite direction, allowing you to print on both sides in one pass.

No, although a white background is required to achieve a Grade A barcode. However, printing onto a brown surface still produces a code that easily meets the verification standard.

The print can be made horizontally, or downwards, but not upwards.

Ink is supplied in bottles that are simply used to top-up the reservoir of either system.

Depending on material and environmental requirements. Some inks are water based or oil based while others are solvent based to allow the ink to dry on non-absorbent surfaces.

Undisturbed, the printers require no maintenance. If knocked, some air may be drawn into the nozzles. For the Poziflow system, this is automatically expelled. For the FreeFlow system, it can be purged using a priming tube.

No. If the speed varies, an encoder can be added to the printer to track the speed and ensure the print is perfectly formed. If the product does move at a constant speed, the line speed can be entered into the printer controller.