Screen develops UV inkjet label printing system

Screen has launched the Truepress Jet L350UV single-pass UV inkjet label printing system at drupa on stand 9/A40.

The Truepress Jet L350UV offers print speeds up to 50m (164ft) per minute and can accommodate maximum printing and media widths up to 322mm (12.6in) and 350mm (13.7in) respectively. As a label printing system it achieves productivity of 16.1sqm (173.2 sqft) per minute.

The Truepress Jet L350UV features multi-level grayscale printheads with a minimum droplet size of 3 picoliters. To provide the wider color gamut often required for labels and packages, the Truepress Jet L350UV supports unique high definition inks and Screen’s owns proprietary high-resolution screening. This is combined with advanced color management technology based on the Screen Equios Universal Workflow. White ink will be supported that will allow printing on transparent film and metallic foil media.

The printheads feature an automatic cleaning function, which minimizes maintenance work and helps ensure consistent output results. Screen also plans to connect lamination and die-cutting post-press units inline.

‘The Truepress Jet L350UV provides Screen with an outstanding offering for the label printing industry,’ said Kees Mulder, president, Screen Europe. ‘Our in-depth experience in both digital print and unified production workflow management underlines our commitment to providing world-class solutions for this growing market sector.’

Pictured: The Screen Truepress Jet L350UV UV inkjet label printing system