I am pleased to announce the PAC5, color label printer applicator from
General Data Automation.
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| PCT5 Color Printer/Applicator |
The
PAC5 is the first table top color print and apply machine designed to make
label printing and applying easier and simpler to do. After
sending a job to the printer and placing a package under tamp head, the PAC5
triggers the start of the application process.
The PAC5 prints, feeds a label on to the pad and extends the dual tamps
to apply the label. Once the label is
applied, the PAC5 retracts the tamps allowing the operator to remove the
package and repeat
the cycle.
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| PCT5 Color Printer/Applicator In Action |
The PAC5 was created by
John Roberts, Vice President of General Data Automation. According to John, “we started with a flat
package applicator but will adding a round package applicator in the
future. With the flat package
applicator, we can provide a jig to hold the package in place to ensure the
label is placed in the same place every time. And for many potential customers, the benefit
of applying labels in the same place every time is a crucial aspect of the
packaging esthetics.”
The PAC5 has two
different operation modes; Batch and On-Demand.
In the Batch mode, the operator sends a print job to the printer. The printer prints and presents a label
placing it on the tamp pad. As the
operator moves a flat package underneath the tamp, a sensor triggers the
applicator to apply the label. John
says, “the sensor speeds up the label application, initiating the
process. No need to press a foot pedal
or pull a lever. In Batch mode, the
operator doesn’t have to wait for the printer to produce the label.”
Batch Mode is designed
where an operator wants to print a series of identical labels; where lot
numbers, production dates, best-buy dates, etc. don’t change. Further, the PAC5 in batch mode eliminates
the need to rewind the printed labels, saving significant time and money. For most customers, I believe, PAC5 will be
used in Batch mode.
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| Color Printed Label With Variable Data |
On-Demand mode is
designed for situations where the operator must keep a 1:1 relationship with
the label and package. John says, “for
those situations where labels must be serialized/sequentially numbered, the
On-Demand mode works the best. In this
mode, the printer produces and presents the label after the package is placed
underneath the tamp. This way the
operator can ensure the correct label is placed on the package, with the
correct date, numbers, etc.”.
Watch the PAC5 in
On-Demand mode operate here:
The PAC5 uses the C6000 series label printers. One feature of these printers makes the PAC5
possible; peel and present. Learn more
about these printers here:
The PAC5 comes standard with many features that are upgrades from other
machine builders; including a 5 color status indicator, On / Off Switch, Jog Button, Lock Out /Tag Out
Main Disconnect, Adjustable Level Feet, and Out of Media Detection.
If desired, we can support the deployment of the PAC5 with jig
creation, on-site training, return to depot service, label creation software
(BarTender, Nicelabel, etc.) and of course labels. Our goal is to make the PAC5 improve your
overall operation.
If you believe the PAC5 would improve your operations, contact us to
discuss your requirements. Plan on
sending us packaging and label sizes/material to test to ensure the
printer/applicator works for you.
It’s great selling unique, new products that fit our on-demand color
label market. Contact us to learn more
about the PAC5 and printing color labels on-demand.
Guy Mikel
855-962-7670
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