Domino moves into thermal transfer overprinting

Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the V-Series, a thermal transfer overprinting (TTO) product range, providing clear legible codes for flexible packaging. Suitable for high volume packaging applications involving form, fill, seal machines and labelers, the current range consists of three printers – the V100, V200 and V400.

Achieving a print resolution of 300dpi, the V-Series is capable of applying high quality variable data including text, barcodes, Data Matrix codes and logos onto a wide range of flexible packaging materials, including films and paper. The range includes printers for use in either continuous or intermittent modes, which can be mounted on a variety of packaging machines including vertical or horizontal form, fill, seal machines, making the V-Series suitable for many key food and pharmaceutical applications.

‘The debut of the V-Series range is a significant milestone for Domino and complements an already comprehensive coding and marking portfolio, which includes ink jet, laser and print & apply solutions,’ explained Jon Cossins, TTO product manager at Domino.

Powerful printer control and on-board label creation are provided by the V-Series controller, which can be networked for remote operation and is also compatible with a variety of external label creation and networking solutions. 

The V100 is a reliable high-speed printer, suited to intermittent applications and offering a large marking area. 
High speed continuous applications are addressed by the V200, while the V400 is an intermittent motion wide area printer designed for specifically for multi-lane applications. Both feature Domino’s patented Ribbon Economy feature, which allows ribbon savings of up to 25 percent on the V400 and 60 percent on the V200, without compromising print quality. 

Uptime for the V200 is maximized by using the highest-capacity ribbon rolls currently available (up to 1400 meters) and through Domino’s maintenance-free Dancing Arm technology, which prevents ribbon breakage even at the highest speeds. Ribbons for all V-Series printers are available in a variety of grades, colors and widths and provide excellent performance for a wide range of web materials and industry applications.

Jon Cossins concluded: ‘Strategically, this is a very exciting time for us and our customers as the V-Series delivers high quality coding and printing solutions for flexible packaging whilst meeting customer demand for lower consumables costs and increased uptime. Domino is currently putting considerable R&D effort into the V-Series range and we expect to be in a position to announce further class-leading developments in the near future.’