Xaar has expanded its product range for UV applications with the launch of the Xaar 1002 GS40 printhead.
The Xaar 1002 GS40, which is the latest addition to the Xaar 1002 family of printheads jets drop volumes from 40 - 160pL and has greyscale capability (5 levels), enables a range of high-build varnish and textured effects for labels, packaging, graphics and wood laminate.
Ideal for printing UV spot varnish and for applications requiring a high laydown at higher print speeds, the printhead also helps in creating fine detailed effects.
Xaar product manager Alan Mutch said: "We are delighted to be extending our UV printhead range to include the Xaar 1002 GS40 which enables our customers to create a wide range of effects that were typically the preserve of other techniques such as embossing.
"This capability is becoming more prevalent in labels and packaging for luxury products within the food and beverage sectors including high end spirits and wine labeling."
Xaar said that the printhead can also lay down extra opaque whites on with a larger drop size or a finer base of whites with a smaller drop size.
The printhead features greyscale capability and high drop size to deliver high volume of ink laydown per nozzle.
It also features TF Technology to ensure a continuous ink flow at high rate directly past the back of the nozzle during drop ejection, Xaar said.
