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• Is training production line workers creating a challenge? No problem!  Posted 6 years ago
  Companies rely on engineers or technicians to keep production lines up and running. Because these job functions are essential to hitting production targets, it is critically important that their skill level on equipment is proficient. The amount of time and money that will have to be invested in training production line workers should be a major deciding factor when deciding to replace product identification equipment.  Many manufacturers apply variable information such as lot, batch and expiration dates on their products with continuous inkjet (CIJ) technology for the following reasons: Relatively low capital costs Capability to print in any orientation on most materials at high speeds Ability to install one or two CIJ printers on each packaging production line The Linx 8900 series offered by Diagraph offers an additional benefit: minimal need for line operators to learn new procedures when the units are introduced to the production line.  Linx 8900 Service Features   Traditionally, CIJ printers require the attention of skilled labor to keep printers clean (which is critical to operation) or to tweak print quality at the print head level. The industry leading Linx ...
• How do I get labels to stick in hot and humid environments? Posted 3 years ago
  When it comes to labels used in packaging, not all are made the same way. Specific environments, like hot and humid, wet or frozen, will require a compatible label material to stay adhered properly to packaging. It is crucial that labels are readable, scannable, and safe to use and dispose of. To meet compliance, labels must remain adhered for consumer and retail-use despite the environmental factors the labeled package has to endure. Common Issues with Labels in High Temperature Environments Something to be aware of when considering using labeling for product identification in a hot or humid environment is that labels are sensitive to temperature, making facility environment temperature a determining factor in choosing what label material to use on a product.   Some common issues with labels as environmental temperatures rise: Labels not dispensing properly and causing applicator jams Labels adhering to the roll instead of onto the product Label liner peeling or curling Labels falling off   As summer kicks in, and temperatures rise, adhesive related problems will affect the quality of a label -- making it difficult to peel from the ...