Videojet Technologies 1550 and 1650 ink jet printers

Videojet Technologies has introduced two next-generation printers to its 1000 line - the 1550 and 1650 ink jet printers. Designed to improve productivity, the printers provide metrics and tools to measure and improve uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Simple to operate, the printers include Code Assurance to help reduce coding errors and ensure the right code is printed on the right products. The printers reduce unplanned downtime with features like the patented CleanFlow printhead and Dynamic Calibration ink flow system.

Designed to resist ink build-up that can lead to a shutdown, both the 1550 and 1650 possess an auto-cleaning function, meaning there are less frequent printhead cleanings and positive flow of filtered air for more reliable, clear and consistent codes, even at the end of long production runs. The printhead design and long-lasting core minimises planned downtime due to long intervals (up to 14,000 h) between planned routine maintenance cycles.

The printers also help users measure uptime by providing OEE Availability metrics. The Availability measure is also configurable to more closely reflect how customers operate production lines and measure Availability across their plant.

Operators can access all common operations in five touches or fewer on a large, bright touch-screen interface. The printers help provide improved control of job parameters and efficient, productive line management. In addition, the Videojet Smart Cartridge fluid system helps eliminate waste, mess and mistakes; and when it’s time for planned maintenance, the 1550 and 1650 modular core systems are easily replaceable.