With print quality comparable to that of an offset process, the MetalDecoJET lifts the constraints of conventional metal decorating and opens the door to new opportunities:

• Shortest possible reaction times (time-to-market), enabling fast response tocustomer needs and marketing ideas
• No more minimum run lengths, reduced storage of printed materials for repeat orders and genuine on-demand printing
• No discussions on UV ink migration
• Web-to-print

Benefits of water-based inks

• ƒƒ Absolutely flat, offset-like ink application
• ƒƒ High-gloss inks
• ƒƒ Inks are free of toxic chemicals and practically odourless
• ƒƒ Flexible ink film
• ƒƒ Nestlé Guidance Note compliance
• ƒƒ Compatibility with commonly used solvent based overvarnishes
• ƒƒ Trouble-free further processing, e.g. deep‑drawing and sterilisation

Product information

• ƒƒ Newly developed feeder specifically for digital printing, with maximum precision and without deformation of the sheets
• ƒƒ Extremely precise sheet transport through the press
• ƒƒ Pre-treatment tailored to the metal decorating process, permitting digital printing on almost every combination of metal sheet and coating
• ƒƒ Thermal drying oven for gentle drying of the ink
• ƒƒ Air-cushioned stacker with dynamic sheet control
• ƒƒ Simple, clearly structured user interface
• ƒƒ Integrated job list, enabling job data to be loaded directly onto the MetalDecoJET from the RIP
• ƒƒ Various automated cleaning programs for the printing heads
• ƒƒ Digital filling-level indicators for consumables
• ƒƒ Automatic print production – press can be run by a single operator