Xaar has launched the 1002 GS12U printhead, its first larger drop printhead for UV applications, enabling a range of drop sizes to be printed with a single printhead.
This new printhead extends the Xaar 1002 family and gives the UV inkjet printing market a choice of printheads to suit specific applications. The greyscale Xaar 1002 GS12 jets drop volumes from 12-84pL.
The large drop capability of this flexible printhead, combined with the company’s patented TF Technology ink recirculation, makes it ideal for printing spot varnishes and opaque whites onto labels and direct-to-shape packaging.
The Xaar 1002 GS12 complements the 1002 GS6 (6-42pL) variant for UV applications, launched last year, which is designed for applications where high-resolution text and images with smooth tones are important.
‘We have worked closely with our OEM partners to develop the Xaar 1002 GS12 to meet growing market demands for a flexible printhead that can deliver high build varnish and the ultimate in opaque whites quickly and consistently,’ said Richard Barham, sales and marketing director. ‘Although new to the UV market, this printhead is based on our highly successful Xaar 1002 GS12 ceramics printhead which is well proven and now used by the majority of the ceramic tile digital decoration industry today.’
Systems featuring the new Xaar 1002 GS12 printhead for UV applications are available now from a number of OEMs, including Autobond (digital spot varnish applications) and Till (high opacity white for direct-to-shape applications).
