Xaar launches Midas ink supply system for OEMS

Robust and easy to integrate, Midas is said to be ideal for full production as well as prototype systems. Midas features a compact and light design, is easy to mount and install, and has a small ink tank capacity; it also has an optional degasser and remote heater units. In addition, as the Xaar Midas has a modular design, it is suitable for a range of applications and is able to run multiple printheads out of the box as standard. Available in three variants, the Xaar Midas ink supply system is suitable for single or multiple printhead configurations. It is fully compatible with the Xaar 501, Xaar 502, Xaar 1003 family, Xaar 2001 and Xaar 2001+ printheads, all of which incorporate Xaar’s TF technology ink recirculation system. The Xaar Midas 450 offers up to 450ml per minute recirculation flow rates, and has a 60ml ink reservoir. The Xaar Midas 950C and 950X both have a fluid flow rate of up to 950ml per minute, with a 150ml ink reservoir, targeting high volume and high throughput printing.

Ink temperature can be controlled up to 65 degrees C and ink is recirculated within the angled tank to avoid settling. This is particularly useful for heavily pigmented inks, Xaar said. And an integrated hydraulic meniscus measurement system automatically compensates the meniscus pressure within the printhead as fluid levels inside the integrated fluid reservoir change during usage.

Further, a failsafe chamber protects against ink loss during power failure, there are no moving parts inside the tank, and no need for an external air source or vacuum pump.

Start-up time is less than 15 minutes and shutdown is almost instant at under five seconds. In addition, changing fluids takes less than 30 minutes via the software, and the system can be positioned up to five meters away from the printhead using a remote manifold.

Alan Mutch, product manager at Xaar, said: ‘The Midas range is the ideal choice for OEMs looking to accelerate time-to-market by reducing development requirements and costs, while also delivering the optimal performance for Xaar printheads. With its compact footprint and range of options, we are delighted to be offering such a flexible ink supply system.’