alphaJET 5 HS-M
- Prints up to 5 lines
- Smart Start print head technology for easy start-up and reduced cleaning
- RE-SOLVE ultra solvent recovery system for lower consumption and less odour
A robust continuous inkjet printer for manufacturers who want simplicity and reliability but who don’t want to compromise on print quality or capability.
Product Summary
The new alphaJET 5 HS-M from Koenig and Bauer Coding is an advanced continuous inkjet printer that delivers excellent print quality with low running costs and easy maintenance. The ‘Smart Start’ nozzle closure, nozzle flushing, and heated print head mean that even if your printer is in stand-by mode for a longer amount of time, intermediate startup or intensive cleaning are no longer necessary.
With its compact footprint and choice of connectivity options, it is easy to integrate into production lines and networks. The extensive Koenig & Bauer alphaJET ink range (around 100 different inks) includes black, high-contrast, PVC, UV fluorescing and other special process inks.
Product Features
- Smart Start print head technology for easy start-up and reduced print head cleaning
- Easy operation with 10.4” glove operable colour touchscreen
- RE-SOLVE ultra solvent recovery system for lower consumption and less odour
- Prints text, bar codes, 2D codes and simple graphics
- Prints up to 5 lines
- Wide range of standard and specialist inks
Technical Specification
Performance
| Line speed max. | 700 m/min |
|---|---|
| Line speed at 2.5mm character width | 390 m/min |
| Max. lines | 5 |
| Print height max. (dots) | 32 |
Print head
| Nozzle size | 62 µm |
|---|---|
| Active Ink Flow | Yes |
| Smart Start Technology | Yes |
| Nozzle closure | Yes |
| Supply hose length | 4m / 6m |
Ink
| Standard | Yes |
|---|---|
| High-contrast | Yes |
| Specialist | Yes |
Operation
| Touchscreen | 10.4" |
|---|---|
| Camera interface | Yes |
| Code-M software | Yes |
| Process-specific software | Yes |
Safety
| Protection class | IP 65 |
|---|---|
| Cooling function | Yes |
| RE-SOLVE Ultra solvent recovery | Yes |
Dimensions (H x W x L; mm)
| Housing | 592 x 320 x 320 |
|---|---|
| Print head | 190 x 47 x 40 |
Resources
alphaJET 5 HS-M Data Sheet
alphaJET 5 Brochure
What Our Customers Say...
Here at Eurilait we have worked with PrintSafe for many years, and this year we upgraded our sleeve coder. The process from quote right through to install was smooth and easy. The new sleeve coder has enabled us to print at almost double the speed and is also creating a much more consistent print on our products. We look forward to working with PrintSafe for many more years to come.