Compared to the traditional printing processes used in the printing of packaging such as flexography and offset lithography, inkjet as a primary method of package printing is relatively new. It’s also an area of growth and opportunity that did not go unnoticed at Drupa 2016, as many vendors focused on packaging solutions using digital inkjet […]
In every industry, the trend for more eco-friendly packaging is taking an upturn. We are seeing that trend even in the cosmetic industry. When one thinks ‘cosmetics’ it brings to mind makeup, but, the cosmetic industry encompasses more than just eye shadow and blush. It includes everything from toothpaste to lipsticks. As such, it needs […]
Accufast P-4 printing on Seed PacketsThe Accufast P4 is a complete, desk top sized, system for feeding transporting and printing on cartons, cards, sleeves and envelopes. It can print an area up to 2” x 12” or that area can be divided into two independently located 1” x 12” areas. The system can transport materials […]
Accufast P4 with exit tray guidesThe Accufast P4 is a complete, desk top sized, system for feeding transporting and printing on cartons, cards, sleeves and envelopes. It can print an area up to 2” x 12” or that area can be divided into two independently located 1” x 12” areas. The system can transport materials […]
Accufast P4 with HDF FeederThe Accufast P4 is a complete, desk top sized, system for feeding transporting and printing on cartons, cards, sleeves and envelopes. It can print an area up to 2” x 12” or that area can be divided into two independently located 1” x 12” areas. The system can transport materials up […]
Accufast P4 with Small Item Feeder and Stacking TrayThe Accufast P4 is a complete, desk top sized, system for feeding transporting and printing on cartons, cards, sleeves and envelopes. It can print an area up to 2” x 12” or that area can be divided into two independently located 1” x 12” areas. The system […]
Accufast P4 with FX FeederThe Accufast P4 is a complete, desk top sized, system for feeding transporting and printing on cartons, cards, sleeves and envelopes. It can print an area up to 2” x 12” or that area can be divided into two independently located 1” x 12” areas. The system can transport materials up […]
In recent years, pre-packaged meals have received bad press for those who are seeking a healthier lifestyle and who are turning their attention toward off-the-shelf choices. Manufacturers understand this and have been making their foods with healthier ingredients, lower sodium, fewer preservatives and in increasingly smaller packaging. The reason these meals remain popular is because […]
The Accufast P4 is a thermal ink jet printing system that is ideal for use in the following industries: Audio Automotive Building products Cosmetics Electrical Food Hardware Healthcare Medical devices Pharmaceutical Safety As you’ll notice by this list, it is a printing system that can be incorporated into various facilities of almost any industry. While […]
It’s been said that by 2020 the way packages are printed for the cosmetic industry will be leaps and bounds above the printing used on many other packages. Holographic foil imprints are already being seen on many packages from various manufacturers. The print professionals from Griffin-Rutgers know that the printer to best do the job […]
Manufacturers and packagers looking for an off-line standalone print system are often finding that the Accufast P8 high resolution ink jet print system with its fully integrated material transport fits the bill. The P8 has a small physical foot print – crucial when manufacturing floor space is at a premium – and offers high quality […]
This video shows a small carton being un-stacked and feeding along its length with accuracy and control using the Accufast P-4 with Straight Shooter Carton Feeder. Once un-stacked and fed, the cartons are coded with any type of static, variable or dynamic information required, including full “track&trace” serialization information. The four ink cartridges of the […]
The 2 individual 1” print imagers of the Accufast P-4 can be used together to form one large print area or used separately to form two individual 1” print areas. Print flexibility; all lineal and 2D code formats including full product serialization information can be printed at high speeds. But true print flexibility also means […]
Feeding, transporting and coding uneven “crash bottom” or auto-erecting cartons can be problematic, but not with the Straight Shooter carton Feeder and Accufast P-4 combination. Small, medium, large and difficult shaped cartons can all be un-stacked, fed, aligned and printed with this fully integrated system. The 2” print capability allows you to print any type […]
When choosing a printer that will be used for printing on food packages for the food industry, at times it can be more efficient to look for a method that incorporates a feeding system allowing for the packaging to be coded or labeled prior to being introduced to the packaging line. In the search for […]
As a versatile inkjet printer manufacturer, Accufast has a wide range of high-quality machines to choose from. This variety, however, can make selecting the right one for your application a touch more complex. With this in mind, we have compiled a list some of the top Accufast inkjet printer systems and their applications and options […]
