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Videojet Introduces a New Large Character Inkjet Printer for Case and Carton Coding

The Videojet 2380 printer prints high-resolution variable codes
and product identification information

CHICAGO, IL – 21 March 2024 – With over 45 years of expertise in inkjet printing technology, Videojet is pleased to launch the new Videojet 2380 high-resolution large character inkjet printer for manufacturers and distributors with on-demand case coding requirements.

The Videojet 2380 inkjet printer offers a complete solution for printing on corrugated cardboard cases, cartons, shipping containers and other porous materials. Modular and easy to integrate, this large character marking system is designed for operation and maintenance by any user with minimal training or experience. Self-cleaning technology automatically performs routine printhead cleaning, helping to ensure consistent print quality with less mess and maintenance. The Videojet 2380 delivers a fast start-up and prints durable, high-resolution text, logos and bar codes ready to meet the demands of the distribution chain.

This versatile carton and cardboard box printer adapts to users’ unique marking and coding requirements. It delivers on-demand coding of variable production data such as lot codes, manufacturing dates and contents. Two printheads can be easily integrated with no additional hardware needed, allowing coding of up to 5.5 inches (140mm) in print height or coding on two sides of a case. Both printheads can be controlled by one user interface, which is separate from the print engine so it can be placed in the optimal position for the operator.

The Videojet 2380 is an easy-to-use marking solution with an intuitive touchscreen and SIMPLICiTY™ user interface that offers onboard job editing and operator guides, helping to reduce printer interactions and potential user errors. With embedded protocols for connectivity and compatibility, the system offers USB, VideojetConnect™ and ZPL emulation. Wi-Fi is also embedded for remote access and analytical capabilities. The HMI easily integrates with a bar code scanner for rapid job selection and data entry. Scan2Run™ functionality in the 2380 helps ensure that the correct code is selected and downloaded to the printer, reducing coding errors and rework.

The system features an air knife that helps to clean the nozzle plate. An automatic micro-purge process can be programmed to clean the printhead nozzles at specific intervals to help prevent dust blockages without stopping the production line.

Ink used in the auto-purge process is recycled back into the system, providing cleaner operation and optimised ink usage for reduced costs. Moreover, the printer’s compact ink canister can be quickly and easily changed without disrupting production. The 2380 offers a selection of seven ink colours, to assist in product differentiation and package aesthetics.

The robust design of the Videojet 2380 delivers uptime through proven printer technology. It is constructed of durable 304-grade stainless steel, ideal for case and shipping carton production environments. A unique gyroscopic sensor monitors the printer mounting angle in real-time, helping to prevent ink leaks, as well as detect and record external impact signals.

Print-on-demand and direct-to-box printing help users to streamline purchasing requirements and reduce the inventory of unique cases, thereby reducing costs, required storage space and the opportunity for waste. At the same time, it offers the flexibility to quickly react to changes in printed content and product demand.

Adding to the printer’s ease of maintenance and minimised operator intervention is the inclusion of the Videojet LifeCycle Advantage™ service offering. This exclusive offering uses dynamic printer data, remote connectivity and Videojet expertise to help keep printers operating at peak efficiency over their operational lifetime. Optional VideojetConnect™ Remote Service allows both Videojet and in-house technicians to monitor a printer’s status, troubleshoot issues and improve long-term performance.

For more information about the Videojet 2380 large character inkjet printer, visit: www.videojet.ae.

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding and marking products, application-specific fluids and product life cycle services. The company’s goal is to partner with customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labelling and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 400,000 printers installed worldwide. Customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, the Videojet distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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New Videojet 1580 + Continuous Inkjet Printer Drives Improved Performance for Everyday Operation with Added Connectivity

Delivers consistent codes, increased uptime and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO)
with integrated Wi-Fi and cellular connections

CHICAGO, IL – March 23, 2023 – With over 45 years of expertise in continuous inkjet (CIJ) printing technology, Videojet is pleased to launch the new Videojet 1580 + CIJ printer. Designed to drive improvement during everyday printer operation, the Videojet 1580 + delivers consistent uptime, assesses fluids consumption, and offers guidance to help ensure error-proof operation, all while printing codes, dates, and other variable data on products and packaging.

The 1580 + is engineered to help users meet their current and future Industry 4.0 goals with built-in connectivity. The 1580 + printer features built-in Wi-Fi and cellular connections to minimise IT workload, reduce the cost of connecting equipment to a network, and improve the printer’s mobility. Future options will also include webserver capability that allows users to access printers via supported web browsers on host computers and automated troubleshooting for faster recovery from faults.

“The integrated Wi-Fi and cellular connection provide an easy and secure way for users to communicate with the 1580 + printer,” stated Xavier Chaveton, Business Unit Director for Videojet. “The webserver capability allows up to five web server sessions for each printer. When you combine all this, you have a powerful, reliable and easy-to-use printer that is ideal for a full array of consumer-packaged goods and industrial production lines.”

The Videojet 1580 + is based on the proven Videojet 1580 platform and enabled with Videojet OPTIMiZE software to analyse printer performance, operator behavior and environmental conditions. Interactive OPTIMiZE tools help guide operators to correct printer usage patterns that could lead to unplanned downtime, impact line productivity or increase total cost of ownership.

The easy-to-operate, 10-inch Videojet SIMPLICiTY™ touchscreen interface in the 1580 + printer is designed to greatly reduce operator interactions and potential user errors. Intelligent message creation functionality and customisable interfaces with built-in wizards allow operators to only see the options they need, reducing the chance for operator errors. Guided “how-to” videos are embedded to assist users with their printer interactions. In addition, 1580 + users can view printer performance and receive expert on-screen diagnostics, analytics and guides to help correct printer problems.

The Videojet 1580 + relies on a combination of technologies that further help to increase uptime. A built-in make-up fluid reserve tank enables the printer to run for a minimum eight hours after the cartridge is empty. This allows operators to delay replacement of the cartridge until normal line changeovers or shutdowns. A proven perforated printhead with optional Videojet CleanFlow™ technology requires less frequent cleaning, resulting in longer runs and consistent print performance. Operators can also quickly perform routine maintenance with easy-to-change Videojet SmartCell™ colour-coded components. Engineered for predictable replacement intervals, these items can be serviced during normal line shutdowns without additional production downtime.

For more information about the Videojet 1580 + CIJ printer, visit: www.videojet.co.uk/1580-plus

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding and marking products, application-specific fluids, and product life cycle services. The company’s goal is to partner with customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labelling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 400,000 printers installed worldwide. Customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, the Videojet distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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New Videojet 1580 C is a Dedicated Soft-pigmented Contrast Printer That is as Easy to Maintain as a Standard Printer

Contrast printer that performs and behaves like a dye-based printer

CHICAGO, IL – March 23, 2023 — A global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions with over 45 years of world-class inkjet design experience, Videojet Technologies is pleased to announce the global launch of a new continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer, the Videojet 1580 C. As the industry’s first dedicated soft-pigmented printer, the 1580 C exclusively uses soft-pigmented contrast inks to print high-quality codes with superior uptime.

Innovations in hydraulics, as well as new patented ink and make-up fluid cartridge designs, bring the 1580 C’s running time and maintenance intervals to the same level as the standard Videojet 1580 CIJ printer. Based on the tried and trusted Videojet 1580 platform, the 1580 C offers similar features and ergonomic design.

The 1580 C is simple to operate and maintain, featuring the same cleaning cycles and preventive maintenance requirements as dye-based printers. Its fluid cartridge design helps to reduce the pigment blockages and printhead clogs that are common in other pigmented ink printers. In addition, a new printhead design increases uptime by allowing more time between cleanings.

The 1580 C printer is engineered to print codes with consistent quality, excellent contrast, and strong durability to avoid degradation and fading during production runs. The conical mixer tank helps improve ink recirculation, which reduces pigment settling and increases ink consistency. Videojet Dynamic Calibration automatically maintains superior print quality for optimum uptime even under changing environmental conditions.

The Videojet SIMPLiCITY^TM user interface delivers code assurance through the use of error-proofing rules that define editable fields, permissible data types and date range restrictions, that reduce printer interactions and the chance for user errors. The Videojet OPTIMiZE tool helps manage ink and make-up usage, calculate future fluids forecast and determine power wastage.

“The 1580 C is ready to meet today’s printing challenges and whatever the future needs of Industry 4.0 are likely to demand,” said Xavier Chaveton, Business Unit Director for Videojet. “An integrated Wi-Fi antenna allows the printer to connect to an internal network for greater mobility and no need for network cables or hard wiring.” The printer’s webserver capability allows operators to access printers through supported web browsers on host computers, with up to five webserver sessions allowed for each printer. Cellular connectivity gives the printer direct access to the Videojet cloud without involvement from a company’s IT resources.

Specifically formulated for the 1580 C, Videojet soft-pigmented inks provide fast dry times and high resistance to transfer, light, heat, and solvent. Three new yellow inks and one black ink are launching with the 1580 C printer. Each featuring a new formula that reduces the settling rate, the new soft-pigmented inks have been designed to deliver stable and consistent contrast over time.

For more information about the Videojet 1580 C continuous inkjet printer, visit www.videojet.ie/1580c

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 400,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service, and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, Videojet’s distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Videojet Redefines Simple with New Videojet 1280 Continuous Inkjet Printer

The new Videojet 1280 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer – performance and operator effectiveness made easy.

HUNTINGDON – January, 2022 — Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, is pleased to launch its new Videojet 1280 CIJ printer. Built on over 40 years of expertise in the continuous inkjet coding market, the Videojet 1280 is the latest printer in the Videojet CIJ range. Designed with two key focuses, reliability and simplicity, the Videojet 1280 is easy for operators to use and maintain.

Offering class-leading reliability, the Videojet 1280 incorporates the proven Videojet printhead and fluid system technology, which can provide stable performance and reliability across a broad range of operating conditions, including variable volumes and production runs. The 1280 can remain unused for up to 14 days and can still provide excellent print quality on start-up without the need for additional printer intervention.

Engineered to help reduce unplanned printer downtime, the 1280 features Videojet Dynamic Calibration™. The printer constantly monitors environmental conditions and automatically adjusts jetting parameters to help maintain superior print quality and maximise uptime. The 1280 is also available with the Positive Air printhead option that requires no plant air and allows for long runs between printhead cleaning.

If an issue does occur, operators can recover quickly in many cases with on-board, easy-to-understand ‘How To’ videos, guiding them through basic tasks without the need for extensive training. In addition, optional VideojetConnect™ Remote Service offers remote servicing capabilities at the touch of a button. Operators can gain instant access to the world’s largest network of CIJ experts, connecting the Videojet technician directly to the production line for immediate assistance. This virtual access can help manufacturers recover quicker, and deliver increased uptime, while minimising the need for in-house maintenance.

With up to 95% reduction in time taken to replace maintenance components versus legacy Videojet CIJ models, the Videojet 1280 is simple to use and maintain.

Featuring the Videojet SIMPLICiTY™ interface, the 1280’s tablet-inspired 8-inch touchscreen display is designed to greatly reduce operator printer interactions to help eliminate potential user errors. This Code Assurance capability means manufacturers don’t need to be CIJ experts in order to manage their day-to-day CIJ operations. Instead, manufacturers can focus on their primary tasks of running the production line, knowing that the Videojet 1280 will continue to put quality codes on their products with minimal operator interaction.

With the 1280, manufacturers can benefit from only 5 minutes of user-performed annual preventive maintenance, either every year, or when the printer reaches 3,000 hours, whichever occurs first. There is no need to be a CIJ expert for standard maintenance, because with predictable preventive maintenance, the 1280 can help to eliminate nasty surprises that can cause unscheduled downtime.

In addition, the 1280 features the no mess, no waste, no mistake Videojet SmartCartridge™ system that drains fluids from the cartridge and offers additional protection against leakage during transport and handling.

“The Videojet 1280 has been built on our proven and innovative continuous inkjet technology, offering virtually error-proof operation and an easy-to-use printer,” said Mithun Ramachandran, CIJ Business Unit Manager at Videojet Technologies. “The SIMPLICiTY™ interface greatly reduces operator printer interactions to help eliminate potential user errors through an intuitive, tablet-inspired 8” touchscreen interface. Combined with one, reliable and easy-to-replace Videojet SmartCell™ service module, the Videojet 1280 CIJ printer delivers class-leading reliability and easy usability.”

Manufacturers can choose from a variety of long shelf-like inks that have been designed to meet their requirements. Videojet iQMark™ inks are responsibly designed and manufactured to maximize contrast, adhesion and uptime while meeting safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. Every batch is tested to ensure it meets strict quality control specifications.

For more information about the Videojet 1280 CIJ Printer, visit www.videojet.ie

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 345,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, Videojet’s distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Videojet Launches New Videojet 1880 Continuous Inkjet Printer for Industry 4.0 pioneers

The new Videojet 1880 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer – enabling your predictive journey.

CHICAGO – February, 2021 — Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, is pleased to launch our new Videojet 1880 CIJ printer. Building on over 40 years of experience in the continuous inkjet coding market, the Videojet 1880 is designed to predict and prevent manufacturing downtime using advanced AI-enabled technology to deliver unparalleled performance.

Engineered for productivity pioneers on their journey towards Industry 4.0, the Videojet 1880 features the advanced MAXIMiZE™ diagnostics platform that monitors printer health and performance patterns and identifies whether a fault is likely to occur before it stops the line. Advance alerts prevent expensive downtime so you can plan your maintenance and changeovers to suit your own production schedule.

If an issue does occur, VideojetConnect™ Remote Service helps operators react and recover faster with real-time notifications and instant visibility to printer data. Rapid Recover™, included standard as part of VideojetConnect™ Remote Service, uses advanced automated troubleshooting to quickly diagnose a fault and recommend action to either repair or swap with a spare so that production is resumed within 20 minutes or less. Simple onboard ‘How-To’ videos provide operator instruction for basic tasks while Videojet CIJ experts are available on-demand for immediate remote assistance. Customer-granted remote access can allow a Videojet technician to remotely adjust configuration settings, so you don’t have to wait for a service visit.

“For many of our customers an hour of production loss is an hour too many. With the Videojet 1880 Continuous Inkjet printer we not only want to provide best in class reliability and uptime but also deliver a suite of built-in and cloud-enabled diagnostics, remote service and recovery tools. We expect these to give our customers and Videojet the ability to see, understand and take action from anywhere at any time,” said Mithun Ramachandran, CIJ Business Unit Director at Videojet.

Operator errors are often a leading cause of downtime, scrap, or rework. The Videojet 1880 helps to ensure the correct, high-quality code is applied every time by preventing human errors with a suite of code management, line integration capabilities, and unique features. The innovative 1880 printhead incorporates a unique sensor that enables the printer to detect ink build up in the printhead and subsequently notifies the operator to potential code quality issues. Then, with the push of a button, anyone can activate the new auto-rinse feature to remove ink build-up within 90 seconds. The 1880 makes printhead cleaning easier, faster, and more consistent so that code clipping caused by ink build up is virtually eliminated. With the 1880, we are expanding our portfolio of SIMPLICiTY™ CIJ printers featuring our tablet inspired touchscreen interface with built-in error-proofing rules so customers can minimise user training and refreshers for most printer operations.

Keeping your printer running shouldn’t be a constant concern. Designed to minimise operator interruptions, the 1880 boasts longer fluid changeover intervals, fewer printhead cleanings, and minimal preventative maintenance so your operators can stay focused on production. Best-in-class make-up consumption reduces running costs while a larger 1L cartridge size option can increase cartridge changeover interval up to 2x. Operate for extended intervals between printhead cleanings with intelligent start-stop sequence and an advanced CleanFlow™ printhead design. Only 5 minutes of user-performed annual preventative maintenance is required to keep your printer running in peak condition for years.

The 1880 handles tough production environments and difficult applications with ease. The printhead face is angled so it can be placed closer to the product while 350-degree rotating capability allows for more mounting options in tight or confined spaces. An optional IP66 rating and superior 316 stainless steel provide protection in washdown environments. And with over 30 long shelf-life inks to choose from, including green inks to meet your CSR initiatives and regulatory restrictions, Videojet can match the ideal ink for your application.

For more information about the Videojet 1880 CIJ printer, visit www.videojet.ie/1880

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labelling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 400,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, Videojet’s distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Videojet Launches the Lightfoot™ Fiber Laser Solution for High-Speed Beverage Canning

An innovative system tailor-made for beverage production.

CHICAGO – January, 2021 — With over 30 years of world-class laser design experience, Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, is pleased to launch our new Lightfoot™ canning solution. This advanced laser canning solution combines the standard reliability of a Videojet fiber laser with the speed of dual Lightfoot™ marking heads to meet the demanding production needs of beverage canning manufacturers.

Purpose-built for beverage, the Lightfoot™ canning solution is designed with robust components including IP69 rated marking heads and an IP65 rated supply cabinet that can easily handle humid, sugar-laden, or washdown environments. Featuring dual Lightfoot™ marking heads seamlessly integrated with one software control, the Videojet canning solution is able to reach marking speeds of up to 100,000 cans per hour.

Instead of struggling to build a system using multiple suppliers and incompatible components, depend on Videojet to provide everything you need. The Videojet Lightfoot™ canning solution is an all-in-one solution that includes a class 1 sealed enclosure so you can ensure your operators are safe from any optical radiation while an integrated fume extractor keeps operators protected from harmful aluminum dust and fumes. A modular beam shield fits around your conveyor belt so you can easily integrate onto your line. The marking head air knife keeps the beam exit window clean of dust or dirt build-up. Standard industry protocols enable you to connect to common line integration or code management systems.

The Videojet Lightfoot™ canning solution is a fully comprehensive package designed to deliver the quality, safety, and reliability necessary for successful high-speed beverage canning operations. Combined with included VideojetConnect™ Remote Service that provides expert technical support and guidance remotely on-demand as well as ongoing free support from our sample labs should your application or substrate change, Videojet is committed to supporting your production for the lifetime of your printer.

Fiber laser technology is a clean, safe alternative to traditional inkjet coding solution. With minimal maintenance and no ink or solvents, manufacturers can benefit from superior uptime. Additionally, fiber laser codes are precise and permanent so you can consistently meet customer quality requirements. For manufacturers looking to evolve their production coding to laser technology, the Videojet Lightfoot™ canning solution makes the switch seamless.

For more information about the Videojet Lightfoot™ canning solution, visit www.videojet.ie/lightfoot-canning

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 400,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, Videojet’s distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Videojet Upgrades Fiber Laser Portfolio with New Videojet 7340 and 7440 Fiber Laser Marking Systems

World’s Smallest Marking Head Featured on New Videojet 7340 and 7440 Fiber Laser Marking Systems

CHICAGO – January 16, 2020 — Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, is bringing innovation to the fiber laser market with the new Videojet® 7340 and 7440 fiber laser marking systems, the first to feature Lightfoot™, the world’s smallest laser marking head.

The Videojet 7340 (20-Watt) and 7440 (30-Watt) fiber lasers build on 30 years of Videojet experience in the laser market and have been developed to improve ease-of-use and ease of integration. The compact design addresses the needs of manufacturers working within small spaces and are ideal for contract packagers and OEMs in the consumer packaged goods, parts marking and pharmaceutical industries, who are looking for simple integrations, or who perform frequent changeovers.

The one-of-a-kind Lightfoot fiber laser marking head is designed specifically to meet strict IP69K requirements, making it suitable for use in washdown and harsh environments.

The Lightfoot marking head is the smallest in the industry both in weight and size. At less than 1kg (2.2lbs) and measuring 205.0mm (8.07”), it is similar in size to a Videojet continuous inkjet printhead. The compact and flexible marking head requires less mounting bracketry and enables fast setup and repositioning to increase the range of installation opportunities. Measuring just 41.3mm (1.60”) in diameter, it is designed to fit almost anywhere on a customer’s line while achieving optimal focus and power density without trading off on code quality.

The 7340 and 7440 models incorporate the same trusted technology as previous Videojet fiber laser solutions, with marking speeds of up to 2,000 characters per second on high-density packaging substrates across a wide range of materials including metals, plastics and foils, without compromising on code quality, uptime performance, code length or content.

The Videojet 7340 and 7440 fiber lasers feature an integrated pilot beam focus finder, offering easy, fast and precise focal alignment during the installation process or when frequent line or product changeovers are required. There is no need for measurement tools or awkward adjustments as operators can easily see that the pilot beam is in focus and the laser is ready to code, thanks to the built-in system using the triangulation of two beams.

“With the breakthrough technology featured in our new Lightfoot marking head making it the smallest and lightest available in the market, we expect to see an increased range of installation opportunities,” said Sascha Ammesdoerfer, Laser Business Unit Manager at Videojet Technologies. “The IP69K rating of the marking head facilitates problem-free usage in washdown or harsh environments and the integrated pilot beam focus finder enables easier, faster and error-free focusing on installation and product changeovers. Together, these features make the Videojet 7340 and 7440 fiber lasers our easiest to integrate, operate, and service.”

Available with a range of features to further aid the ease of integration, the Videojet 7340 and 7440 fiber laser options include: 0° and 90° marking heads, three focal distances and two umbilical length options (3m and 10m).

Manufacturers can choose from a variety of familiar Videojet user interfaces to control the 7340 and 7440 Fiber Lasers, including the Videojet Touch Control Software+ (TCS+) that is engineered specifically to help manufacturers control Videojet lasers remotely through either the TU430 10.1” color touchscreen laser controller, or from virtually any browser-based device other than a Safari browser. Alternatively, the advanced Videojet laser controller with CLARiTY™ software features an intuitive touchscreen used in other Videojet marking and coding solutions, which allows for simple operation while helping to minimize operator errors.

For more information about the Videojet 7340 and 7440 fiber laser marking systems, visit www.videojet.ie/7340-7440

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 345,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, Videojet’s distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.