Garment Label System & Heat Seal Machines: ExpressPrint Label ID Systems

ExpressPrint Label ID Systems

Since its introduction in the industrial laundry market, the ExpressPrint® Thermal Labeling System is experiencing wide acclaim as the most advanced identification label printing system. A broad range of companies have adopted the system. In less than two years, ExpressPrint® labels are being processed on over 25 million garments.

Incorporating state-of-the-art thermal sublimation technology, ExpressPrint® offers several unique advantages previously unavailable to the industrial laundry industry. ExpressPrint® has been engineered to offer the fastest production of industrial launderable labels found anywhere, and is capable of printing up to 200 bar code or man readable labels per minute.

Adding ExpressPrint® to your operation couldn't be simpler. The system can be used with a stand alone PC, or incorporated into your current mainframe, network or Route Accounting System. The experts at the Penn Emblem will help with your programming needs to make the transition to ExpressPrint® seamless.

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Heat Seal Parameters for Classic ExpressPrint
Heat Seal Parameters for ExpressPrint T2

The ExpressPrint® system offers the highest quality and consistency in every label. You can expect crisp, clean printed detail that is easily scanned and read on every label you produce. The ExpressPrint® labels ensure the ultimate in comfort for your customers, yet remain extremely durable. They are able to withstand rigorous laundering and still remain readable, scannable and perfectly affixed to your garments.

ExpressPrint® eliminates the inefficiencies familiar to those who have used other label printers in the past. The system requires less routine maintenance, because ExpressPrint® sublimation ink ribbons last much longer (up to 26,600 labels) than conventional cartridge style ink supplies. Also, ExpressPrint® labels are packaged with a higher label count per roll. Longer lasting ribbons and more labels per roll mean less down time and, therefore, higher production.

For pricing and information on ExpressPrint® and all other PennSeal® identification products, please contact Jon Joseph or call 800.793.7366 Ext. 164.

Comparisons

	ExpressPrint®	Dot Matrix Label Printing
1. Print Speed (per minute)	150 1-inch labels 200 3/4-inch labels Print speeds are independent of label content.	8 to 12 1-inch bar code labels; 15 to 20 3/4-inch man readable labels Print speeds will vary with label content.
2. Print Quality	Each label marked crisp, clean and consistently. 300 DPI print head offers laser print quality. Operator judgement on ribbon changes eliminated with one pass ribbon.	Print quality can vary with ribbon; 9 or 24 pin print head. Operator can impact print quality if ribbon is not changed timely.
3. Supplies	Tapes sold in rolls of 2,500 labels (1-inch) and 3,350 labels (3/4 -inch). One ribbon capable of printing approximately 20,000 1-inch labels and 26,600 3/4-inch labels. Each ribbon is smaller than a can of soda. Easy change-outs eliminate tape and ribbon waste. Ribbons do not smudge.	Tapes currently sold in 650 to 1,000 labels for tapes less than 1-inch. Ribbons changed after 650 labels (bar code) and 2,000 labels (man readable). Printer cartridges susceptible to frequent jamming; waste encountered when changing tapes and ribbons.
4. Miscellaneous	Printer has fewer moving parts reducing the need for costly maintenance. Greater output reduces need for multiple printers in high volume locations. Graphical software allows for easily customized logos without impacting print times. Printer capable of receiving direct output from mainframe computer. Inks are locked into fabric when heat sealed. Quiet printer operation on production floor.	Printer requires more routine maintenance (print heads and rollers). Special configurations require hard coded software modifications. Inks reside on surface coating of fabric and can fade with repeated industrial launderings (bar code labels). Loud printer carriages associated with dot matrix printing.