• Norwood Marking Systems

Thermal Transfer Printer, Continuous Motion Type

Norwood Marking Systems/Allen Coding Systems has introduced the new 53LTc continuous motion thermal transfer printer. Like the intermittent motion 53LTi introduced in 2007, the new continuous motion 53LTc is a state-of-the-art thermal transfer printer that costs 40 per cent less than traditional thermal transfer printers yet provides many of the advanced features of the more expensive systems. The affordable 53LT offers OEMs and end-users a cost effective way to upgrade from hot stamp printing to more versatile thermal transfer printing. Together with the new 53LTc, the company has introduced its new PR5 handheld controller. This new controller is half the size of its other handheld controllers and features a USB port for faster and easier uploading of images. To further ease operation, the new user interface offers a selection of 12 languages. The new controller comes standard on the 53LT and is an option on other Norwood/Allen printers. Featuring 300-dpi resolution, printer resident barcodes, cassette ribbon loading, large 600-metre ribbon capacity and a best-in-class thermal print head, the 53LT offers high-end performance at an affordable price. The printer can even be equipped with an optional external Ethernet device to enable remote changeovers and the centralised control of multiple printers via plant-wide networks. It offers a print area of up to 2.08 inches (53 mm) wide and 1.97 inches (50 mm) long and can print at speeds of up to 400 mm per second.