A manufacturer of a national whipped cream brand was considering the addition of a new labeling application to its production facility. The company wanted an integrated labeling system with the ability to print and apply bar code labels and inkjet text codes on their shipping cases.
The ID Technology team recommended a Foxjet Controller be added to each line to act as a common platform to interface between the Printer Applicator and the High Resolution Marking System. This configuration would require the use of only one PC for each line, running both LabelView software for the Printer Applicator and BoxWriter software for the Inkjet Marking System.
By using a fixed form, the operators now have the ability to select product bar code labels by part number. This system controls the format and sends it to either the front label applicator module, or to both front and side applicator modules of the Model 250 Printer Applicator. The Model 250 prints and applies the labels while a scanner rea
ds the bar code. The scanner is programmed to scan for readability, existence and proper bar code. If any element is wrong, a red beacon light alerts line personnel of the problem.
The Foxjet product marking system is set for text and numerals rather than bar coding. For this set up, the operator toggles over to the Boxwriter software and inputs data into an existing template. Most of this data is in the form of auto codes. The Boxwriter software then sends the messages to the AlphaCoder printheads that are mounted on opposing sides of the conveyor.
This new system has been in place for just over three months, and the customer has been quite satisfied with the initial results.
For more information or if you have questions about this Inkjet printing system, email ID Man at idman@idtechnology.com.
