Definition of task

• Marking of cardboard boxes filled with additives
• More than 100 alphanumeric texts, logos and barcodes
• Printing of variable information alternating from box to box without time delay

Special Product Specification

• A high throughput of cardboard boxes requires a fast transfer of the individual print message
• The relevant information needs to be automatically assigned to the print heads at the right time
• The print message data is taken from various remote databases (in this case: SAP)
• 200mm print height for multiple lines of text, logos and barcodes
• Reliable operation of the system in a very dusty environment

REA-Solution

• System: 2 x REA-JET GK 768/256 + service unit
• REA DataCon Software, which allows an automatic assignment of the print messages and can be fully integrated into the customers IT-infrastructure

High Resolution Ink Jet Printer REA JET GK

Advantages of the REA JET solution

• All-in-One package, that means marking system and software are manufactured and developed by REA
• Turn-key installation of the system
• No more production delays anymore when print messages are changing
• REA DataCon software allows via SQL to retrieve the required print layout information automatically and just-in-time from the various customer databases
• REA DataCon software is a universal software module which is available for all REA JET coding and marking systems
• The service unit of the GK system assures a fast cleaning of the print head and runs automatically when activated, which reduces maintenance and increases production efficiency