tna intelli-date 5 TTO date coder

The tna intelli-date 5 is a high-speed thermal transfer overprint (TTO) date coder with airless design and integrated print code verification technology for continuous high-quality printing on flexible bags.

The date coder features an ultrafast printhead movement that is able to increase throughput by up to 25% compared to previous models. Together with its simple, airless design, the date coder reduces product waste and costs, providing food manufacturers with equipment reliability and performance at a low total cost of ownership.

Equipped with intelligent motion technology and a twin-belt electronic printhead, it does not require any compressed air and provides precise printhead pressure for consistently high-quality prints. Due to the date coder’s airless design, there is no more intervention needed by the operator to adjust the air pressure, while the date coder’s unique printhead can be changed in less than 30 s, maximising production uptime. In combination with a simple, easy-to-load cassette, this means that the printer requires fewer wearing parts and there is no need for any additional mechanical devices to control ribbon tension, facilitating maintenance and eliminating potential failure points.

Featuring real-time image processing capabilities, the product is able to automatically detect common print defects, including those caused by ribbon creases, overprints or worn print surfaces. Any mismatch between the intended and the captured image will be evaluated on the spot and trigger an alert to minimise waste and reduce downtime.

It was designed to seamlessly integrate into the company’s robag series of high-speed vertical form fill and seal packaging systems.