Inkcups Launches New XJET Switch – Direct-to-Bag UV Printer
31 August 2023: USA based Inkcups has announced launch of the XJET Switch, a groundbreaking digital printer for direct-to-bag and hard goods applications. This state-of-the-art addition to the esteemed XJET line is the first UV flatbed printing machine formulated with high-quality bag decoration in mind. As the ‘Switch’ title indicates, the new machine boasts flexible capabilities for both pliable and hard goods, manual load and automated load and index – either 180 or 90 degrees if some pretreatment is required.
The XJET Switch sets a new standard in swift and high-quality UV flatbed printing, producing high-quality, full CMYKWW (highly opaque white) images directly onto a variety of bags and hard goods. Its exceptional capabilities make it an ideal solution for decorating reusable bags made from a wide range of materials and colors and it is capable of handling even the most challenging substrates.
XJET Switch Features ..
- Decorates reusable bags, totes and hard goods
- Full CMYK + two Highly Opaque Whites
- Four rotating platens: two on each side, customizable
- Continuous printing design for loading and unloading while machine is printing
- Instant UV light curing capability with two 16W adjustable lamps
- Automatic purging, wiping, and caping stations
- Accommodates parts up to 240 mm (9.45”) in height
- CE Certified
- Automation-ready
The four rotating platens of the XJET Switch are a standard feature that optimizes print productivity with two setups simultaneously. Additionally, the system provides customization options that allow for the configuration of platens to meet specific customer requirements. For instance, it is feasible to have three-up, four-up or more within the printable area. Additionally, the industrial design allows for integrated pre-treatment.
This industrial printer is specifically designed for a 3-shift production setup, enabling rapid prints with exceptional quality. It incorporates cutting-edge functionalities including automated purging, wiping, and caping stations, white recirculating system, servo control indexer, two 16-watt adjustable UV lamps and numerous additional features that contribute to swift production while ensuring high-resolution images for a premium finished product.
Benjamin Adner, CEO, remarks, “The XJET Switch made its trade show debut at PRINTING United in 2022, and we were thrilled to witness its immediate success. This direct-to-bag printer generated a tremendous amount of excitement among our customers, who have been eagerly seeking a consistent and sustainable way to decorate reusable bags. This innovative machine serves as the perfect solution to their needs, for tote bags and beyond, and we hope to exceed their expectations.”
The XJET Switch will next be exhibited at PRINTING United 2023 in Atlanta, GA, USA.
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