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AUTOPRINT®
   
FLAT BOX PRINTING SYSTEM

Base System Includes:

  •  Print Image Controller and
     Modular Thermal Inkjet
     Printheads
  •  Interactive PC Operator Interface
     and System Controller
  •  WYSIWYG MessageMaker®
     Software
  •  Universal Carton Feeder
  •  High Speed Carton Transport
  •  In-line High-Speed Dryer(s)
  •  In-line Barcode Scan/Verify
     System with automatic carton
     Reject Sorter
  •  Carton take away conveyor
   

The brain of the system is the AUTOPRINT® Operating Software with it’s user-friendly operator interface menus and point-and-click help screens. Set up and production information can be displayed on the monitor as needed. 

The AUTOPRINT® System is designed to cut operating costs, reduce inventory, improve message quality and speed up response time. In volume applications, an AUTOPRINT® system will pay for itself quickly.
 

Superior High Definition Printing On
Primary Product Cartons

The AUTOPRINT® flat box printing system, featuring HP inkjet technology, is a high-speed system for printing package identifiers on flat chipboard boxes before they are filled with product. This unique system identifies generic packages with product name, description, part number, date and lot code, country of origin and corresponding barcodes with minimal setup.
Even logos and product images can be printed
on-demand, just-in-time.

Ideal For High Volume Packagers With
Many SKUs and Multiplicity of Carton
Shapes and Sizes

The AUTOPRINT® System is ideal for manufacturers and distributors with broad product lines numbering hundreds and thousands of part numbers. The system increases productive time with quick set up, instant message change and high speed carton handling, printing and inspection. The AUTOPRINT® software manages text and barcode information for every product composing messages and printing exactly what your customer wants.

 

    
 
Easy to Setup, Use and Maintain
  

 

An in-line scan/reject module may be added to check barcode legibility and accuracy. The scanner/verifier reads and grades barcodes to assure that barcode print quality is at an acceptable ANSI grade level. Cartons with unacceptable barcodes are automatically rejected.

Reduced Running Costs and Quicker
Inventory Turns Add Up To a Fast
Return On Investment

With bar code compliance programs and penalties becoming more prevalent, this quality assurance feature pays for itself. It is fully automatic with no operator involvement. A curved conveyor brings completed cartons back to the operator.
 

Designed For Wide Range of Sealed End, Tuck and Auto Bottom Boxes

The high-speed AUTOPRINT® transport moves cartons at more than 150 feet per minute. A broad variety of carton types, including standard reverse tuck and auto-bottom, can be transported with perfect registration. All key operating controls and functions are within easy reach of the operator.

Versatile thermal inkjet print stations print human-readable and barcode information on demand. The print stations can be moved to print 1.5 x 13.5 inch message areas anywhere on the top, side or front panel.

Various color inks are available including black, blue, red and green. Ink can match printed boxes or decorate plain cartons.

   
AUTOPRINT® FLAT BOX PRINTING SYSTEM

Base System Includes

Print Image Controller and Thermal Inkjet Printheads

  • Print Image Controller
    (controls up to twelve printheads)
  • Print Stations (one to four each with three HP Printheads)
  • High Definition HP Cartridge Printheads (3,6,9, or 12)
    (0.5 inch print height each)
  • Adjustable Printhead Mount
    (two print stations per mount)
  

High Speed Carton Transport

  • Dual High Capacity Vacuum Pumps
  • Heavy Duty High Temp transport Belts
  • Encoder and Product Detect Kit
  • Automatic Production Counter
   WYSIWYG MessageMaker® Software can help you Compose and Edit;
  • Alpha-numeric Messages
  • Date Codes
  • Traceability Data
  • Product and SKU Descriptions
  • Barcodes
  • Graphics and logos

Universal Carton Feeder

Configurable for Flap First and Edge First Boxes
Precision High-Speed Carton Feeder
Adjustable Shuttle Synchronized with Transport
Quick Changeover Hardware

  

Interactive Operator Interface and System Controller

  • PC Processor
  • Color Monitor and
    Keyboard

  

Performance Enhancing Accessories

In-line High-Speed Dryer(s) (3-inch effective dry width each)

In-line Barcode Scan/Verify system with automatic carton reject system

Shingling carton take away conveyor
Physical Size and Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements
Base 208-220 volts single phase / 40 amps / 3 wire

Standard Dryer 208-220 volts single phase / 20 amps / 3 wire

Carton Transports
Inches (not including accessories and controls)

  Length Width Height
E-Z Use System Base
(dryer optional)		 96.5 34 34.5
Universal Printing System Base
(dryer, scan/verifier optional)		 118 38 34.5

Print Specifications

Print Resolution:
Adjustable up to 600 dpi vertical x 600 dpi horizontal in the following increments:

Vertical   Horizontal
600 dpi x 600 dpi
600 dpi x 300 dpi
600 dpi x 200 dpi
600 dpi x 150 dpi

Fonts
All Windows® True Type Fonts
Barcode Symbologies UPC, Code 3 of 9, Code 28, 2D Graphics and Logos

Carton Printing Speed:
Variable up to 250 cartons per minute depending on box size and shape.

Available Print Message Area:
Print Stations Number Printheads Max. Print
Height Inches		 Length
1 3 1.5 14" Max
2 6 3.0 14" Max
3 9 4.5 14" Max
4 12 6.0 14" Max
Carton Types/Sizes
Configurations:
Sealed End, Straight Tuck, Reverse Tuck and Auto Bottom. 		Finishes:
Plain, Uncoated, and Water Base Aqueous (with a Blank "Spare Out" Print Area) are usually suitable for thermal inkjet printing. Samples of actual finished cartons should be submitted for testing so that print samples can be reviewed prior to system selection.
Substrates:
Various Types of Folding Cartons including Chipboard, Clay Coated and Solid Bleach Sulfate and Plain Corrugated.		 Carton Dimensions:
Minimum - 3"width x 5"length
Maximum - 24"width x 14"length

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