XAAR expands product range to offer UV printhead

The Xaar 1002 GS40 printheads jets drop volumes from 40 – 160pL and has greyscale capability (5 levels). It can print UV spot varnish 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.

For those wishing to print solid white base coats underneath fine halftone images or text, the Xaar 1002 GS40 can be used in combination with the Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead.

‘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.'