Norwood Marking Systems: Thermal transfer printer for pharmaceutical, food packaging

Norwood Marking Systems’ 53XL thermal transfer printer is an economical, high-performance printer that features a print area up to 2 x 3.1 in. (53 x 80 mm) to allow users to print more serialized, variable, batch and/or fixed text and graphics to packages and labels.

Diagraph, An ITW Company

Aug 9, 2011

The 53XL is capable of printing GS1 barcodes for track-and-trace and electronic pedigree serialization. Available in intermittent motion for easy integration with a wide range of host equipment including vertical- and horizontal-form-fill-seal systems, primary labelers, thermoformers and overwrapping equipment. The standard 53XL is available off-the-shelf with a 29-in. bracket that may be customized. Able to mark a variety of substrates with fixed and variable text both horizontally and vertically.

Diagraph, An ITW Company

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