Introducing KEYENCE’s UV Laser Coder Designed to replace TTO with no changes to your film or machine NEW UV Laser Coder FP-1000 Series

What Is a UV Laser Coder?

Unlike conventional thermal printers that transfer ink to the surface of the film, UV laser coders use a UV laser to mark only the marking layer of a film. This creates a permanent mark without damaging the film.

Thermal printers /UV laser coders

UV Laser Coding Examples for Flexible Packaging

No Down Time

Light-based marking with a UV laser coder eliminates the downtime required to replace ink ribbons and clean heads with conventional thermal printers.
With no downtime, production can also be increased, helping improve production line operating rates.

UV laser coders can mark more products in the same operating time. / Downtime due to ink ribbon replacement and head cleaning

No Consumables

Because marking with a UV laser coder is based on light, regular replacement of parts is not necessary and consumable costs can be eliminated.

No ink ribbon costs

No head replacement costs

Easy Use

Touch panel operation has been designed to be simple to use for operators of all skill levels. Additionally, complex ribbon changes are no longer needed as the laser coder eliminates the need for consumables. These features allow the user to program and maintain the machine with limited training; reducing the risk for operator error.

Intuitive, easy-to-use interface

No need for complicated ribbon management

Marking that Doesn’t Fade

With conventional ink-based systems, there is a high risk of incomplete or faded marking. Marking by a UV laser will be permanent and flawless even when there is oil, powder, or other contaminants on the surface of the film. UV laser marked products are also immune to post-marking damage such as friction, alcohol, heat, and transportation.

Oil

Powder

Alcohol

Heat sterilization

Conventional thermal printer
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  • * Results comparison after rubbing on the marked area of film exposed to powder before marking.

Installation Examples on Various Packaging Machines

Heads are designed to be compact for easy installation in place of existing thermal printers.
Heads can be attached to a variety of packaging machines including horizontal pillow-type packaging machines, vertical pillow-type packaging machines, bag feeding machines, and stick packaging machines.

Forward pillow-type packaging machine

Reverse pillow-type packaging machine

Stick packaging machines

Vertical pillow-type packaging machines

Bag feeding machines (Rotary packaging machines)

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