Thermal printers - Import export

This workstation enables the manual serialisation of drug packages and their aggregation into shipping cases. For this purpose, each individual box is first printed with order-related serialisation data by a thermal inkjet printing system as it passes by and then manually placed in a shipping carton. As soon as it is filled, the downstream thermal transfer label printer creates an individual serialisation label. The correct print data and print quality are permanently monitored by a vision system. The operator places the medicine products to be serialized on a reference edge at the infeed. As soon as the thermal inkjet printer has printed the serialisation data, the integrated vision system checks that the data is correct. If an error is detected (e.g. insufficient grading), the product stops at a certain position marked by red LEDs. The removal of the rejected product must be confirmed by pressing a button on the HMI.

To serialize vials and other cylindrical products, we rely on the proven quality and reliability of our labelers. In order to achieve the best possible grading of the serialisation barcodes, we integrate thermal transfer printer or marking laser units directly on the label applicator. The vision system immediately inspects the print data after the printing process. If the inspection shows a negative result, we optionally offer a label reject station which automatically removes the label from the process and therefore does not waste a „good product“. Both the vision system and the print engine are fully integrated in the touch panel HMI. Shift registers in the label applicator as well as in the complete system enable product and label tracking through the complete system.

The workstation enables the manual serialisation of pharmaceutical packs and their aggregation into shipping cartons. For this purpose, each individual box is first printed with order-related serialisation data by a thermal inkjet printing system and then manually placed in a shipping carton. As soon as this is filled, the downstream thermal transfer printer creates an individual serialisation label. The correct print data and print quality are monitored by a camera system. The operator places the drug packs to be labelled at a reference edge of the conveyor belt. As soon as the printer has printed the serialisation data, it is checked for correctness by the integrated image processing system. In case of an error, the product stops at a certain position, which is marked by red LEDs. Depending on the number of products in the shipping carton/number of aggregation levels, approx. 10-12 products/min are serialised.

The PDL model series for labeling Petri dishes from our special machine construction provides filled and sealed Petri dishes with a serialized DMC label in the minimum tolerance range at an output of 130 products/min. The system combines mechanical engineering, label material and thermal transfer printer. The Petri dishes from the previous filling/capping line are fed to the labeling system. By means of a clock star, the system transports the products through the various stations, such as labeling, the press-on unit and DMC inspection, where the grading (quality control) of the data matrix code takes place at the same time. In case of insufficient quality of the barcode, the product is ejected. By using our label dispenser RAPID SM we guarantee an accuracy of +-0.2 mm at a labeling speed of 60 m/min while maintaining the product quality. The signals are switched directly into the stepper motor card developed by us.

s with the MS-PV-AG model, the products are fed manually by the operator. Product carriers and adjustable guide rails ensure a stable product transport. As soon as the thermal inkjet printer has printed the serialisation data, the integrated vision system checks that the data is correct. If an error is detected (e.g. insufficient grading), the product is removed from the process and fed to a lockable collection box. It is not taken into account during the formation of the aggregation pedigree and is ejected and marked in the shift register as soon as the error is detected. As soon as the filling quantity per carton is reached according to the specified packing scheme, the system automatically generates a serialized label for the shipping carton. It is applied manually by the operator and confirmed by a handheld scanner that the aggregation label has been applied.

Valued for its image extreme durability, print speed and ability to print on a wide variety of substrate material, Thermal Transfer technology has been and continues to be a printing industry standard. Thermal transfer printers excel at creating dense print output with crisp edges that hold up well to abrasion; attributes required in most barcoding applications. Being so versatile, there are many types of Thermal transfer ribbon formulations along with multitudes of different substrates that can be printed on. It is very important that you have the correct ribbon and material combination to ensure proper transfer and durability. With 25 years’ experience in manufacturing and testing Thermal transfer ribbon and material, we at GetLabels can guide you through the decision-making process so that you have the proper combination suitable to your application. All of our Thermal ribbon and material are compatible with all thermal transfer printers from the leading manufacturers.