New to the PACK EXPO Las Vegas audience, Videojet demonstrated on the show floor today its 1880 continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer, designed for uptime with minimal touches. Large 1-L cartridges and reduced makeup consumption compared to many other printers mean that the printer runs longer on each cartridge, reducing the touches by operators. The unique Videojet ink build-up sensor sends an alert when the print head is getting dirty so it can be cleaned before it faults, taking the guesswork out of periodic cleaning. When needed, the auto-rinse feature is quick and efficient, only using up 2.5ml of fluid in the cleaning cycle and taking just 90 seconds to run. The printer features a single service module that is changed annually regardless of run hours. The replacement takes only minutes, even for a novice user. Built with compatibility in mind, the 1880 is a plug-in replacement for most Videojet CIJ models for an easy upgrade.
