Xaar adds 1002 GS40 for UV applications

This latest addition to the Xaar 1002 family of printheads jets drop volumes from 40-160pL and has greyscale capability. Xaar said it is perfect for printing UV spot varnish and for applications requiring a high laydown at higher print speeds. And, depending on the drop size, the printhead can lay down extra opaque whites with a larger drop size or a finer base of whites with a smaller drop size.

Xaar added that for those wishing to print solid white base coats underneath fine halftone images or text, such as companies printing labels or packaging, the Xaar 1002 GS40 can be used in combination with the Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead.

The large drop capability of the Xaar 1002 GS40 also means it can be used for printing high build spot varnish or tactile, textured effects, such as wood grain, which improve the visual appearance of edge banding or other wood laminate products manufactured by the décor industry.

As with all Xaar 1002 printheads, the GS40 variant includes TF technology which ensures a continuous ink flow at a very high rate directly past the back of the nozzle during drop ejection.

The architecture of the Xaar 1002 GS40 combined with TF technology allows the printhead to perform exceptionally well with a wide range of ink types and viscosities, Xaar claims, and in varying ambient temperatures. This is particularly important when printing heavily pigmented and higher viscosity inks, such as opaque whites and varnishes.

‘We are delighted to be extending our UV printhead range to include the Xaar 1002 GS40 which enables our customers to create a wide range of effects that were typically the preserve of other techniques, such as embossing,’ said Alan Mutch, product manager at Xaar. ‘This capability is becoming more prevalent in labels and packaging for luxury products within the food and beverage sectors including high end spirits and wine labeling.’