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 Z408
The ZANASI Z408 is a high-performance barcode and receipt printer known for its durability, speed, and reliability. It is designed for industrial applications, offering fast printing speeds and high-quality output, making it ideal for retail, logistics, and manufacturing environments. The Z408 features robust construction, easy maintenance, and compatibility with various printing options, ensuring efficient operations in demanding settings.
Features & Characteristics
- Print Capability: Can manage up to 4 simultaneous printheads to print up to 10 lines, with character heights ranging from 5 mm up to 190 mm (depending on the printhead used).
- Line Speeds: Capable of printing speeds up to 180 meters per minute.
- Industrial Durability: Built with a rugged, stainless steel (AISI 304) cabinet designed to withstand dust, high temperatures, moisture, and line vibrations in harsh factory environments.
- Intuitive Software: Controlled via the Orkestra management platform using a 10.1″ color, anti-reflection LED touchscreen featuring drag-and-drop graphic editing and built-in contextual video tutorials.
- Ink Versatility: Supports an extensive range of fast-drying water-, alcohol-, and solvent-based inks, as well as special pigmented inks for darker surfaces.
- Connectivity: Equipped with Ethernet, USB, and serial ports, making it ready for Industry 4.0 data exchange and remote monitoring.
Applications & Usage
- Metals & Automotive: Marks steel pipes, metal plates, profiles, and extruded materials with highly adhesive, fast-drying inks.
- Construction & Cement: Prints text and logos on porous or heavy materials like cement bags, plasterboards, and wooden profiles.
- Packaging & Logistics: Used on secondary packaging, paper/plastic bags, and cardboard.
- Food, Beverage & Petrochemical: Ideal for bulk product lines, livestock feed, and chemical drums requiring large, easily readable traceability information.
