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Zodiac Hawk - the new generation thermal transfer printers 

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A new generation of thermal transfer printers

The Zodiac Hawk has all the features of the existing Zodiac HS thermal transfer printer, which has more than proven its worth in the fields of reliability, quality and flexibility. These proven qualities, in combination with the revolutionary control function and a number of smart upgrades, make this printer unique in its class.

ICE Zodiac thermal transfer printer Hawk
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Zodiac Hawk

Features of the Zodiac Hawk

You can count on the Zodiac Hawk to deliver the quality Zodiac thermal transfer printers are known for: reliable, high-quality and flexible. When designing the Hawk, attention was paid to increasing ease-of-use and optimising the printer’s print functions. As a result, the machine has the following new features:

  • The iAssure technology detects printing errors immediately after printing. You can read more about how exactly this works below 
  • No more need for compressed air: fully electrically-driven print head with Intelligent Motion technology
  • Easy integration thanks to modular design
  • The simplest/most convenient cartridge on the market, with a print length of up to 1,200 mm
  • Wear parts can be replaced easily and quickly
  • Throughput of up to 500 packages per minute
  • Slow printing from 1 mm/sec. possible
  • Print length of 300 mm in continuous operation
ICE Zodiac thermal transfer printer Hawk

iAssure technology

Monitoring the print quality

 
The revolutionary iAssure technology detects printing errors immediately after printing. A sensor looks at the negative image in the printer ribbon. This is compared with the coding assignment. Deviations are immediately detected and a stop or reject can be activated after a pre-set number of errors. The technology complements the quality controls you already have in place – iAssure cannot detect all printing errors and cannot read barcodes.

The following errors can be detected:

  • Creases in the printer ribbon
  • Worn, damaged or dirty print head
  • Worn counter-pressure rubber
  • Overlapping consecutive prints
  • Damaged print/plate roller
  • Uneven print area
  • Misaligned print head
  • Alphanumeric printing errors
Zodiac Hawk thermal transfer printer

No compressed air needed

The Zodiac Hawk has an electrically-driven print head. As a result, it works without compressed air. An electric motor moves the print head up and down using Intelligent Motion™ technology.

Not having to use compressed air makes installation easier and reduces energy consumption. An additional advantage is the higher throughput due to use of the electric drive.

Would you like a demonstration?
Are you curious about how the machine works in practice? We will happily pay you an obligation-free visit for a demonstration. You are, of course, also very welcome to visit us in Rotterdam. Call us on +31(0)10 415 64 00 to make an appointment with one of our Sales Engineers or send an e-mail to info@automator.nl. 

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