Description

The globally proven MARKEM SmartDate® uses thermal transfer technology to print codes, dates, times and barcodes onto flexible packaging material without mess or environmental concern. SmartDate® 3i is easy to use and has proven reliability, giving maximum up time for your packaging line. The SmartDate® consistently prints high-resolution high quality images, while keeping running costs to a minimum. With many thousands of installed worldwide, SmartDate® is the market leader for thermal transfer coding.

Increase Productivity. Automatic real time date coding with the flexibility of printed information. Fully automatic, or simple keypad code change ensures minimum set up time. Choose any data to print at the touch of a button, NO more manual set up of characters and alignment, and NO warm-up time. Simple robust operation and high reliability ensure efficient operation. The state-of-the-art SmartDate® design avoids complex maintenance schedules.

Reduced Costs. Reduce ribbon usage to a minimum by automatic, high accuracy foil advance - all the time, whatever the print format. No chases, dyes, type or stereos required.

Consistent, clean, high quality printing. High resolution (300dpi) print, no temperature adjustment; no alignment required; and no damage to bags or labels from hot type blocks. A wide choice of fonts/type faces, and sizes are available.

Security of Printed Codes. Automatic time/date coding ensures security of integrity of printed codes and complete product traceability. Pre-programmed layouts ensure correct print format, and restrict the information that can be modified by the operator. Increased security with multi-level and configurable, password and keyswitch restricted access.

Simple installation, purpose built as a direct replacement for hot foil coders and rotary coders, SmartDate® is simple to install, fitting in the same position as existing coders, without the need to control the web or modify machines.

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