Inkcups unveils XJet Switch direct to bag UV printer

Industrial Solutions

Inkcups has announced the global launch of the XJet Switch, a groundbreaking digital printer for direct to bag and hard goods applications. This addition to the XJet line is the first UV flatbed printing machine formulated with high quality bag decoration in mind. As the ‘Switch’ title indicates, the new machine boasts flexible capabilities for both pliable and hard goods, manual load and automated load and index – either 180 or 90 degrees if some pretreatment is required.

The Switch sets a new standard in swift and high quality UV flatbed printing, producing high quality, full CMYKWW (highly opaque white) images directly onto a variety of bags and hard goods. Its capabilities make it an ideal solution for decorating reusable bags made from a wide range of materials and colours, and it is capable of handling even the most challenging substrates such as clear and thin bags.

The four rotating platens of the XJet Switch are a standard feature that optimises print productivity with two set ups simultaneously. Additionally, the system provides customisation options that allow for the configuration of platens to meet specific customer requirements. For instance, it is feasible to have three-up, four-up, or more within the printable area. Additionally, the industrial design allows for integrated pre-treatment.

This industrial printer is specifically designed for a three shift production set up, enabling rapid prints with exceptional quality. It incorporates functionalities including automated purging, wiping, and caping stations, white recirculating system, servo control indexer, two 16 watt adjustable UV lamps, and numerous additional features that contribute to swift production while ensuring high resolution images for a premium finished product.

Paired with the highly flexible XFlexx UV ink series, the Switch highlights its versatility by decorating an extensive range of reusable bags, eliminating the risk of cracking or distorting as the bag naturally moves with use. Furthermore, among the ink series, the Vivid White ink stands out, delivering a brighter and more opaque white, rivaling the printed white achieved through competing processes.