Markem Imaje - Markem/imaje Printer

Applications & Use Cases

• Coding best-before dates and batch numbers on food packaging.
• Applying traceability information to individual food items or outer cases.
• Printing variable data onto flexible films, cartons, and rigid containers.
• Marking product information in high-speed production environments.
• Labelling products in industries requiring dry-touch, quick-drying inks.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, print speeds can typically range from several metres per second, depending on print resolution and line count.

Print height

Units of this type commonly offer print heights up to 25mm, as stated for this specific model.

Number of print lines

Advanced models like the 9064 typically support up to 8 lines of text for comprehensive coding.

Message storage

Units in this category commonly feature internal memory for storing a significant number of messages, often up to 50 or more.

Power supply

Industrial inkjet coders typically operate on a standard single-phase electrical supply, commonly 230V, 50Hz for the UK market.

Ink type

This model uses dry-touch ink, which is typical for applications requiring fast drying times and smudge resistance on various substrates.

Connectivity

Modern units commonly include Ethernet or USB for integration with production lines and external systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of materials can this printer typically mark?

  Continuous inkjet printers like the Markem-Imaje 9064 are versatile and can typically mark on a wide range of materials, including plastics, glass, metal, paperboard, and flexible packaging films.

• Is specialist training required to operate this equipment?

• What are the typical maintenance requirements for a unit of this type?

• Can this printer be integrated into an existing production line?

• What is the expected lifespan of consumables like ink and make-up?