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Direct print modules

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Quality Policy: The company prioritizes quality as a fundamental aspect of its strategy, ensuring high-quality printing systems that enhance value creation throughout the supply chain. The quality management system complies with DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 standards, enforcing strict process monitoring.
Maintenance, Service, and Support: The company provides high-performance systems with regular maintenance to prevent production downtime and extend machine lifespan. Customer service is noted for its speed, dedication, and quality, offering support for software updates and customized service contracts.
Innovative Labelling Technology: The company develops multifunctional label printing and labelling systems, including direct printing units for bar codes and text. These systems are supported by design software, accessories, and consumables for various industries.
Dynacode Series: This series allows direct marking of foil packages with selectable intermittent and continuous modes, featuring a print width of up to 128 mm, 300 dpi resolution, and a transfer ribbon length of up to 900 m. It supports fast data exchange through common interfaces and offers high ribbon saving capabilities.
Print Mechanics and Technical Data: The Dynacode series includes right and left-hand versions for flexible installation, supports various bar codes, and offers high-speed printing with minimal wear parts. It is equipped with interfaces like serial, USB, and LAN for connectivity.
Dynacode IP Series: Designed for harsh production conditions, this series features splash-proof electronics, a separate ribbon cassette, and IP65 protection against water and dust. It includes external inputs and outputs for machine communication and supports various installation positions.
Overview: The document details the technical specifications and features of the Dynacode IP Series and Flexicode Series, advanced printing systems for industrial applications optimized for high-quality marking and printing on various packaging materials.
Dynacode IP Series:
  • Design and Functionality: Splash-proof design suitable for harsh environments, with a quick-change ribbon cassette system and cleaning cassette for easy maintenance.
  • Technical Specifications: Maximum print width of 53.3 mm, 300 dpi resolution, supports continuous and intermittent printing modes with speeds up to 800 mm/s.
  • Connectivity and Interfaces: Includes RS-232C, Ethernet, and USB connections for versatile integration.
  • Operating Conditions: Operates within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C with an IP65 ingress protection rating.
Flexicode Series:
  • Design and Usability: Compact and user-friendly, featuring a graphic display and optional touch panel for easy operation, designed for low operating costs and high flexibility in printing variable data.
  • Technical Specifications: Maximum print width of 53 mm, 300 dpi resolution, operates at speeds up to 400 mm/s, with a transfer ribbon length of 600 m.
  • Connectivity and Interfaces: Offers RS-232C, USB, and Ethernet connections for seamless network integration.
  • Operating Conditions: Suitable for environments with temperatures between 5 – 40 °C and up to 80% relative humidity.
Key Features:
  • High-speed, high-resolution printing capabilities for various industrial applications.
  • Designed for easy integration, maintenance, and operation, reducing downtime and operational costs.
  • Advanced connectivity options ensure compatibility with modern production environments.
DPM III xi Series Overview: Designed for high-quality product marking on flexible packaging, offering cost reduction through transfer ribbon saving. Supports flexible marking options such as best before dates, bar codes, and complex graphics, with over 20 versions available, including left and right-hand configurations, and can print at speeds up to 450 mm/s.
Specifications: Includes three print widths (53 mm, 107 mm, and 128 mm) and seven print lengths up to 630 mm, with a resolution of 300 dpi. Supports various bar code formats, including 1D, 2D, and composite codes, adaptable for different installation positions, with standard interfaces like serial, parallel, USB, and optional Ethernet/LAN.
Technical Data: Operates within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C and a maximum relative humidity of 80%. Requires a pneumatic connection of at least 6 bar and supports nominal voltages of 230 V and 115 V. Print mechanics weigh between 7.5 kg and 23 kg, depending on the configuration.
Software and Interfaces: Labelstar PLUS design software allows for multi-layer layout creation and integration with external data sources, supporting various operating systems. ConfigTool software facilitates device configuration and updates via multiple interfaces.
Touch Panel and Accessories: Includes a user-friendly touch panel for easy operation and monitoring, with optional accessories like counter-pressure plates and cable outlets for integration into packaging machines. Supports configuration and monitoring of up to four printing devices.
Transfer Ribbons: Available in standard (wax), premium (wax/resin), and special (resin) types, designed for different printing needs, offering varying levels of resistance and compatibility with different materials.
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WORLDWIDE SHOWPIECE QUALITY. TRADITION. INNOVATION.

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LABELLING TECHNOLOGY For a world spinning round faster and faster. For commodity flows becoming more and more complex. As a company which has been built steadily on firm foundations, we have gained an unassailable market presence all over the world: with unsurpassed product variety anda constantly rising success curve - for more than 90 years. We develop, manufacture and market multifunctional label printing and labelling systems as stand-alone modules, built-in modules, direct printing units offering special solutions in bar code and plain text printing in all conceivable designs by the thermal...

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»DYNACODE SERIES • Direct marking of foil packages • Intermittent and continuous mode selectable • Printing real-time data and automatic update of best before date • Best print resolution in 300 dpi • Up to 900 m transfer ribbon for long production running times • Ribbon remainder indication for fast ribbon change • Mechanisms for optimal transfer ribbon utilization • All common interfaces for fast data exchange • High ribbon saving of 1 mm between the prints • Minimum of wear parts Thermal transfer direct printing systems are the non plus ultra for applications in the food industry, confectionery...

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» TECHNICAL DATA » PRINT MECHANICS VERSIONS » Dynacode SerieS » Dynacode print mechanics right hand version, intermittent mode Dynacode 53 Dynacode 107 Dynacode 128 Max. Print Width 53.3 mm 106.6 mm 128 mm Max. Print Length Continuous Mode Intermittent Mode 6,000 mm 75 mm 3,000 mm 75 mm 3,000 mm 75 mm Frame Passage Width customized customized customized Resolution 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi PRINT 900m outside Print Width 900m outside Print Width 600 mm/s (intermittent mode only) Corner Type Foil 900m outside 204 mm x 180 mm x 312 mm depending on passage width Control Unit 240 mm x 125 mm x 332 mm...

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• Splash-proof electronics and print mechanics • Separate transfer ribbon cassette and cleaning cassette • Maximum protection in harsh production conditions • Electronic control unit is wall-mountable • Connection for 24V industrial encoder • Cable outlet at rear and on side • Audible signal issued in case of fault • Large graphical display (of benefit for displaying international character sets and special symbols) with 132x64 pixel resolution • 2x USB host for connecting a USB keyboard and a thumb drive The splash-proof version of the Dynacode offers additional protection in harsh production...

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Ø 98 mm Ø 98 mm 900m outside 900m outside 178 178 348 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 M8 (4x) M8 (4x) X X (see table) (see table) Y Y (see table) (see table) Z Z (see table) (see table) 32 32 200 200 75 31 75 Print Length Print Length 31 Foil Foil Print End Silicone A Silicone 50±5 Shore50±5 Shore A Print Start Print End Print Start 3,5 3,5 292 128.5 292 348 Print Width Print Width 53.3 128.5 53.3 Ø 98 mm Ø 98 mm 900m outside 900m outside 36 36 246 246 » PRINT MECHANICS VERSIONS 842.6 Alternative Locating Holes Alternative Locating Holes 42.5 » Dynacode IP SerieS 54.1 » Dynacode IP print mechanics right hand...

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Multitude of attachment options Minimal electronics Problem-free network integration Freely programmable printing system Compact outer dimensions Transfer ribbon prior warning Quick access to real-time data Synchronization with packaging machines Optimal user comfort and low maintenance Easy creation of layouts at PC with Labelstar PLUS Data transfer from Labelstar PLUS to the device via serial interface, Ethernet or USB connection Flexicode is the ideal marking system when variable data is to be printed directly onto foil without first having to print a label. Flexicode is a budget-oriented...

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» PRINT MECHANICS VERSIONS » TECHNICAL DATA » Flexicode print mechanics left hand version, intermittent mode » FLEXICODE SerieS FLEXIcode 53 PRINT Max. Print Width 53 mm Max. Print Length 40 mm Frame Passage Width customized Resolution 300 dpi Print Speed 50 – 400 mm/s Max. Back Speed 600 mm/s Printhead Corner Type DIMENSIONS 2.5 m 140 317.5 53.3 261.5 9.4 32 6 Bitmap fonts, 6 Vector fonts/TrueType fonts, 6 proportional fonts other fonts on demand X (see table) 9.4 36 9.4 Y (see table) 32 200 246 X (see table) 36 200 Y (see table) Frame Width (Y): GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1...

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Cost reduction by transfer ribbon saving More than 20 different versions available Cable outlet above or on the side Left and right hand versions Ribbon saving Flexible marking such as best before date, bar codes, complex graphics or linked data from external data sources The intermittent working DPM III xi is a high-resolution direct printing mechanism for installation in cycled packaging machines in all application areas, such as medical technology, pharmaceuticals industry and food industry. Thanks to its compact design, the DPM III xi can be integrated in any position in packaging machines,...

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"TECHNICAL DATA * depending on installation position »PRINT MECHANICS VERSIONS » DPM III xi print mechanics right hand version

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»TOUCH PANEL The direct print modules are easy to operate via a user-oriented colour panel PC. From operation and observation near the machine to navigation and regulation - with the Touch Panel we offer a possibility that is ideally suited for production processes in harsh industrial environments. When using the Touch Panel you always profit from convenient operation via touch screen This is not only practical and time-saving it also prevents input errors. The integrated diagnostics system supports operability and informs the user of a pending transfer ribbon change or the remaining duration...

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»LABELSTAR PLUS DESIGN SOFTWARE tomorrow. For almost 20 years Carl Valentin GmbH develops and sells professional software for graphic layout creation. These experiences form the firm components of our worldwide successful design software Labelstar PLUS. Therefore you can also profit from this unique advantage to get printing systems and design software from one hand - made by Valentin. Labelstar PLUS is the optimal extension to your Valentin printing system. By the precise WYSIWYG display you can comfortable create your layouts on the screen. The look & feel surface guarantees a short training...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.