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Marking and Coding

Common marking methods include inkjet printing, laser marking, thermal transfer, and dot peen coding. Each method is selected based on the material, production speed, and durability requirements. For example, laser marking offers permanent, high-quality codes without contact, ideal for metals or plastics.

ZANASI Printer Z101 LITE

Statpack Industries offers the ZANASI Printer Z101 LITE, a compact, entry-level Drop-On-Demand (DOD) large-character printer that brings efficiency and simplicity to industrial marking and coding weighing under 3 kg, its lightweight stainless steel casing and space-saving footprint allow effortless integration onto production lines, taping machines, and tight conveyor setups, the printer features an intuitive 5.7-inch color touch-screen interface panel and an integrated air pump for ink pressurization, operating cleanly without external compressed air systems.

Engineered for versatility and low operational costs, the printer excels at single-line coding of batch numbers, dates, alphanumeric text, and symbols onto porous and non-porous surfaces—including corrugated cartons, paper bags, buckets, and plastic containers. Zanasi’s robust solenoid technology powers the system, delivering adjustable print heights from 7 mm to 20 mm while maintaining a low cost-per-print and high energy efficiency. Backed by Statpack Industries’ packaging expertise, the Z101 LITE provides businesses with an affordable, dependable solution to enhance product traceability and streamline factory output.

Features & Characteristics

  • Printhead Technology: High-efficiency, inspectable, and repairable 7-dot solenoid printhead Z101 LITE handheld inkjet marker.
  • Print Capacity: Single line of print with adjustable character heights ranging from 7 mm to 20 mm Z101 LITE handheld inkjet marker.
  • Print Speed: Up to 60 meters/minute Z101 LITE handheld inkjet marker.
  • Throw Distance: Up to 25 mm.
  • Memory: Stores up to 100 messages (maximum 80 characters per message).
  • Fonts Available: 5×5 and 7×5 (with a bold factor of up to 5 times).
  • Display: 5.7″ color backlit LCD touch-screen Z101 LITE handheld inkjet marker.
  • Build: AISI 304 stainless steel structure, making it compact and durable Z101 LITE handheld inkjet marker.
  • Hydraulics: Internal ink pressurization pump with no need for factory air.
  • Versatile Formatting: Supports automatic calendar and expiration dates, product counters (up to 9 digits), 180° text rotation, and printing in all moving directions.
  • Compatible with a wide array of fast-drying, high-adhesion inks (water-, alcohol-, and solvent-based) Z101 LITE handheld inkjet marker.
  • Suitable for marking porous and non-porous surfaces such as boxes, cartons, plastic bags, cans, and buckets Z101 LITE handheld inkjet marker.

Applications & Usage

  • Secondary Packaging: Coding carton boxes, shipping cases, packages, and parcels.
  • Raw Materials & Bulk: Marking plastic bags, buckets, tanks, drums, and pallets.
  • Industrial & Metal Parts: Printing traceable information on steel pipes, profiles, and industrial components.
  • Food & Pharma: High-quality coding for product traceability on packaging.

Zanasi often market the system using the L.I.T.E. acronym, which summarizes its core design features:

  • L – Light: The entire system features a highly compact, AISI 304 stainless steel structure that weighs less than 3 kg (6.6 lbs), making it exceptionally easy to integrate into existing production lines and tight spaces.
  • I – Intelligent: It drives a single 7-dot printhead that allows operators to freely tilt and adjust the print height from 7 mm to 20 mm. It features a 5.7-inch backlit color touchscreen panel with an intuitive user interface for hassle-free message editing.
  • T – Tiny: The printer is engineered with an all-in-one approach. It features a built-in internal hydraulic pump for ink pressurization, eliminating the need for bulky external factory compressed air systems.
  • E – Economic: Designed for low upfront capital investment and minimal cost-per-print, it focuses on high reliability with low maintenance costs.

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