The Markem-Imaje 4000 Series, a large character drop-on-demand (DOD) valve-jet printer, is designed for secondary packaging coding applications. Its features include advanced printing capabilities incorporating innovative simplicity and flexibility through:

• an intuitive icon-driven operator interface with help text in local languages
• a versatile controller capable of driving up to 4 printheads
• an advanced connectivity system for easy network integration

The Markem-Imaje 4020 features include:  

• automatic printing of date, time, 2 expiration dates, shift code, 3 counters (sequential numbering), user prompt, external variables and bitmap files
• real time status indication with head detection and low ink level alert
• interactive operation including print height adjustment, conveyor speed detection and pulse encoder installation

The Markem-Imaje Crayon Series are large character drop-on-demand (DOD) inkjet printers for outer case and secondary packaging coding applications:

• compact modular design for easy integration
• patented printhead designed for maximum reliability
• prints in harsh demanding environments

The versatile Crayon Series includes:

• printing features such as time, dates, shift codes, counters...
• 7 or 16 nozzle printheads
• wide range of inks
• heavy-duty, industrial metal construction

For Crayon Plus and 4020

The Markem-Imaje DOD ink range includes but is not limited to:

• water-based inks for standard cardboard boxes
• propanol-based inks for coated boxes
• ethyl-acetate based inks for non-porous materials
• ethanol based inks for wood
• brown food-grade ink for carcasses
• black water-based pigmented ink for concrete