A print and apply labeller is an automated system that both prints and affixes labels onto various types of packaging. It streamlines the labelling process by integrating the creation and application stages into one seamless operation, improving efficiency and label accuracy.
Key features of a modern print and apply labelling system like the Videojet 9560 include:

1. Thermal print technologies: Produces high-quality labels with durability and clarity.
2. Precise application: Ensures labels are accurately placed on boxes, cases, trays, and wrapped products.
3. Connectivity options: Facilitates integration with warehouse management systems for smoother operations and real-time tracking.

The Videojet 9560, featuring Direct Apply™ technology, revolutionises the labelling process with efficiency, precision, and seamless integration. Enjoy the benefits of:

1. High-speed labelling: Keeps up with packaging line speeds, adeptly handling cases, boxes, and shrink wraps.
2. Intelligent Motion™ Technology: Ensures accurate label placement and prevents jams for smooth operation.
3. Airless operation: Eliminates the need for plant air, cutting installation and operational costs.
4. Seamless integration: Offers advanced connectivity options like Ethernet/IP™ and PROFINET® for easy incorporation into existing lines.
5. User-friendly interface: Simplifies control and job selection with an intuitive interface and customisable I/O options.
6. Versatility: Optional applicator modules, including tamp, front-of-pack, and corner-wrap, help to meet diverse labelling and operational requirements.

The Videojet 9560 print and apply labeller utilises advanced thermal transfer print technologies. Thermal transfer printing provides high-quality, durably printed labels, making the 9560 ideal for various labelling applications. The system’s Intelligent Motion™ technology further enhances print accuracy and efficiency for consistent label placement and reduced downtime.

The Videojet 9560 with Direct Apply™ technology enhances efficiency in high-speed production lines. Its Intelligent Motion™ technology delivers precise label placement and eliminates label jams for common top for side labelling applications. With no compressed air needed for the Direct Apply method, both the installation and the ongoing running costs of air-based systems are eliminated. 

The 9560’s high-speed labelling capabilities maintain throughput even when packs accumulate, achieving speeds up to 150 packs per minute. Its user-friendly interface and advanced connectivity options streamline integration with warehouse management systems. These features collectively boost productivity, reduce downtime, and provide consistent, high-quality labelling.

Yes, the Videojet 9560 is fully compatible with VDP applications. Enhanced connectivity options allow seamless integration with warehouse management systems, enabling efficient handling of variable data. This makes the 9560 ideal for applications requiring unique, serialised, or batch-specific information on each label, enhancing traceability and compliance in high-speed production environments.

To help users meet industry barcode standards, the Videojet 9560 system’s high-resolution printing capabilities (up to 300 dpi) produce clear and scannable linear barcodes and 2D codes designed to remain readable throughout the supply chain. Printhead pressure is automatically regulated to help ensure optimum print quality. Additionally, the 9560 integrates with warehouse management systems, enabling real-time verification and validation of barcode data.

Cases, outer boxes, bundles, and stretch-wrapped products can all be accurately labelled with the Videojet 9560. In addition to Direct Apply™ technology, the 9560 is available with tamp, front-of-pack, and corner wrap application modules to accommodate label placement and operational requirements. The 9560’s Intelligent Motion™ technology provides precise label placement and consistent performance.

Integrating the Videojet 9560 with existing production lines is seamless and efficient. The 9560’s connectivity options allow integration into production and control networks using EtherNet/IP™ and ProfiNet® protocols. Its user-friendly interface and programmable I/O options simplify system control and job selection, while its embedded Wi-Fi connectivity delivers secure remote access to manufacturers’ internal networks. Additionally, the 9560’s compact design and flexible mounting options make it easy to fit into tight spaces.

Absolutely! The Videojet 9560 is designed to support Industry 4.0 and smart factory systems. Its advanced connectivity options, including Ethernet/IP™ and PROFINET®, enable real-time data exchange and interoperability with other smart devices. Enhanced integration capabilities allow it to connect with warehouse management systems and IoT platforms, facilitating automated monitoring and control. This integration boosts productivity, enhances traceability, and supports predictive maintenance, making the Videojet 9560 an ideal choice for modern, interconnected production environments

The Videojet 9560 print and apply labeller offers a versatile labelling solution that caters to a diverse range of industries. Pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage producers, and the full range of consumer packaged goods manufacturers all benefit from its capabilities. It’s not just limited to consumables — industrial sectors, including automotive and aerospace, as well as OEM packaging machinery, also rely on the 9560.

Here’s why these industries choose the Videojet 9560:

1. It delivers high-speed, precise labelling, enabling more efficient production lines.
2. The labels it produces are not only clearly printed but also durable, standing up to the rigors of various environments.
3. Integration is a breeze, as it seamlessly connects with warehouse management systems for streamlined operations.

The Videojet 9560 labeller is versatile in handling various label sizes and formats. It supports label widths from 1.6” to 6.5” and lengths from 2.0” to 11.8”.