Virtually no ink wastage – individual purge by colourInk compatible – extensive use of Teflon and stainless steel ensures the ink system is fully compatible with a very wide range of UV, solvent and water-based inks. Even food grade inks can be used.
Future proof – the system is easily expandable into more colours and more heads per colour. Suitable for single-pass print bars over 2 metres in width. and readily adaptable to different inks. Can also be purchased as a second controllerScan or one-pass - the tank design allows for a high level of acceleration, meaning suitability for both scanning and single-pass applications.
Reliability – pilot customers have welcomed the new system after comprehensive live testingApplications – as well as “normal” inks, the new design is suitable for low-migration inks, white inks, varnishes, primers, metalics, ceramic, conductive and security inks. This opens up new applications such as packaging, glass, flooring or direct-product-decoration.
Improved user interface – internet browser control means the MK2 fully automated, hands-off system can be controlled and serviced remotelyJohn Corrall, IIJ Managing Director, comments, “The MK2 controller has been in development for two years and, ultimately, has been driven by our customers who are demanding larger and larger inkjet systems. We have already had great feedback from our customers, particularly those running fully automated turnkey systems where a comprehensive inkjet system is hugely beneficial.