Outer cases on conveyor printed with barcode and variable info using large area X72 printer

Large Area Printing

Remove the need for a label and print direct to your primary or secondary packaging using large area printing technology

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In a nutshell

For reliable, large area printing onto both primary and secondary packaging, the Rotech range of Seiko printers offer the ideal solution. These innovative systems allow for information previously carried on a label to be printed directly onto any porous surface. Be that cardboard, paper or even wood and ceramic.

As a result, you save on consumables, printing, and the need for an application system. With the ability to print a barcode to the required standard, the savings of direct box printing are substantial.

Use the comparison table below to compare which of our large area printers suit your specific applications, requirements and production line.

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Seiko X72

With its open ink system, this innovative printer and its performance is completely unaffected by its surrounding environment

Seiko PP108

Printer that allows for high speeds, intricate detail, and clear print. Thanks to the unique POZIFLOW ink circulation system

Seiko PP108 Bi-Colour

Apply dual colour print; perfect for hazard symbols and logos but is also well-suited for alphanumeric text

Text, barcode (1D & 2D) and graphic coding

GS1 code / serialisation

Variable coding

Service-free technology

Max print height

72 mm

108 mm

Max layout length

No limit

Max production speed

45 m/min

600 m/min

Max print quality

180 dpi

360 dpi

Ink delivery system

FREEFLOW™

POZIFLOW

Ink tank capacity

400 ml

700 ml

Two 700 ml ink tanks

Print in two colours

User interface

20cm Touchscreen + Windows OS

Integrated 3-button operation with optional external OLED HMI

Printheads per controller

Up to 2 independent printheads in different positions

1 embedded printhead

Printhead dimensions (L x W x H)

480 x 190 x 322mm

240 x 195 x 110mm

Controller dimensions (L x W x H)

153 x 258 x 203mm

142 x 95 x 185mm

Communication

Ethernet, EIA 232, USB-C

IP Rating

IP40

Warranty

12 months

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FREEFLOW™ and POZIFLOW™

What’s the difference?

The Rotech range of large area printers employs the latest Seiko printhead technology to offer high resolution, large area printing with a unique selection of two ink delivery systems to meet any installation need. These technologies offer their own unique benefits:

FREEFLOW™ system which uses a gravity feed (X72 printer)

As this system is open, the internal pressure will always be equal to the external environment. This means it is completely unaffected by its surrounding conditions, no matter how harsh they are.

A second advantage of our FREEFLOW™ ink system is that it doesn’t require pumps or valves. The ink tank is directly connected to the printhead, allowing the head itself to pull the exact amount of ink needed, directly from the tank.

POZIFLOW™ system which uses a pumped reservoir with ink recirculation (PP108 printers)

This principle prevents the accumulation of air in the nozzles and ensures a permanent, clean print image without line-outs due to dropping nozzles.

Pump control and automatic adjustment of internal circulation pressure allows installation of the ink tank above, below, or same level as the printhead. The air in the ink supply and printhead is automatically removed from the print system.

Applications

Benefits

Cost-Effective Reduce Waste Easy Integration Reliable & High-Quality

Cost Effective

Low capital investment
No revenue lost through product recalls and off-line labelling mistakes
Zero operator intervention means increased uptime and efficiency
Reduces waste and consumable costs
Removes the need for print-and-apply labelling systems

Reduce waste

Limited consumables that require extra labour to change or maintain.
Low waste – less labour required for administration and disposal of goods (no ribbon cores/printheads/expended ribbon)
Removes unnecessary steps from your production process. Print quality is sufficient to remove labels and the application systems

Versatile

Compact

Compact units that have a small footprint on your production line
Easy start-up and shut down
Both ink delivery systems are maintenance-free under normal environmental conditions
Versatility in the print direction and placement of the printheads
Option for password protection to avoid tampering

Reliable

Resolution up to 360 dpi
High-quality printing, from large logos and graphics to fine text
The large print area allows for detailed information such as ingredients lists to be applied directly to the packaging
Produces scannable and readable 1D & 2D barcodes

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