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USA : Avery's New Printer Produces High-Res Fabric Care Labels

USA : Avery's New Printer Produces High-Res Fabric Care Labels

Write: Alvah [2011-05-20]

Leading software solutions and project labels ideas provider Avery Dennison Corporation launched New 32-bit Thermal Transfer Printer.

Produces High-Res Fabric Care Labels in Textile, Apparel Applications.

User benefits include sharp, durable 300-dpi printing, ability to process diverse label fabrics, and easy label roll changes.

A new 8-inch-per-second thermal transfer printer that delivers fast, reliable production of fabric care labels in apparel, textile and bedding applications is now available from Avery Dennison Printer Systems. The product, called the AVERY DENNISON? AP 7.t, processes polyester and satin care labels, as well as coated and nylon materials.

The printer can be equipped with an optional integrated cutter/stacker.

The AVERY DENNISON AP 7.t printer? 32-bit microprocessor facilitates quick setup and formatting of care labels with unique data. The system prints all popular 1D and 2D bar codes, graphics, human-readable copy, and international textile care symbols on labels measuring up to 4.2 inches wide. Maximum print resolution is 300 dpi.

A specially coated drive roller and optimized material path ensure crisp, precise printing and reduce the risk of jams. Printed labels remain legible even after repeated washing and dry-cleaning cycles.

?he AVERY DENNISON AP 7.t represents a technological upgrade over competing systems and over the system it replaces, the TTK Care Label Printer,?says Dan Williams, marketing manager, Avery Dennison Printer Systems.

?extile-industry users will benefit from the new printer? optimized electronics and improved connectivity. In addition, the AP 7.t is easy to load and operate. It opens from the side, providing users with easy access to the label pathway.

Operators can change care label rolls without using screwdrivers or special tools, but simply by turning a knob and pressing a lever. Changing a roll is easy.?BR>
Network Compatibility
The AVERY DENNISON AP 7.t comes with 19 standard fonts, including two scalable fonts. Commonly used textile care symbols are supplied with the system? built-in software, rather than contained on a separate font card. The printer? Ethernet interface allows users to fully integrate the AP 7.t into a company? network environment.

In addition to the optional cutter/stacker, the AVERY DENNISON AP 7.t can be supplied with an optional printhead cleaning kit that can help users extend printhead life and an optional rewinder that fits various label roll sizes.

Pasadena, California based Avery Dennison Printer Systems is a business unit of Avery Dennison? Retail Information Services Division. Avery Dennison's Retail Information Services Division brings to industry a powerful, global offering of information management, brand identification and solution-enabling products.

Brand identification products include fashion-inspired woven and printed fabric labels, heat transfers and embellishments for tag-free labeling, graphic tags, integrated bar code tags, leather and leather-like patches, sock bands, size stickers . . . and more.