Achieving supply chain excellence is a complex process that all organizations keen on continuous improvement strive for, aiming to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This is where label printing solutions play a crucial role in an organization’s supply chain, improving manufacturing speed, workflow, and reducing the possibility of human errors. This major Indian plastics manufacturer supplies healthcare products and consumer goods, as well as lighting and household appliances.
The Challenges
To align with the stringent quality standards and labeling requirements of a large furniture manufacturer was akin to threading a needle with precision. It entailed ensuring that every product manufactured met their quality requirements, particularly concerning the implementation of GS1’s 2D barcode specification. In their quest, plastic supplier are sourcing a reliable partner able to provide thermal transfer printing solutions perfectly suitable for their final plastic product labeling.
Their requests:
- GS1 compatible: Thermal transfer ribbon and printer which are capable to print GS1 2D Barcodes (QR Codes)
- Perfectly match with current substrate (label material) – Glossy coated paper
- High durability: able to remain legible and sharp product information throughout the product’s lifecycle.
- Resistance to smudge and scratch
- Lesser maintenance cost and printer down time
The solution
In partnership with our local partner, the end user embarked on a journey of meticulous planning and execution of implementing new thermal transfer printing system for 12 production lines in the manufacturing facilities. With the help of the local partner and the India’ sales team, they adopted TSC Printronix T6604E printers and the real game changer was the choice of inkanto® APX FH+ wax-resin ribbon, specifically engineered for demanding applications like GS1’s 2D barcode.
Why APX FH+?
- Engineered to meet the exacting standards of GS1’s 2D barcode, offering unparalleled performance and reliability while printing on different substrates.
- Inkanto® printhead care: By minimizing printhead wear with CleanStart® and Cleaning wipe, the ribbons extend the lifespan of printer, reducing downtime and maintenance costs of replacing printhead.
- Positioned as the premium wax-resin shows it characteristics of great resistance to smudge and scratch
- Ultimate Durability: Ensure that the printed barcodes remain legible and scannable throughout the product’s lifecycle, even in challenging environments.
- Optimal Clarity: Guarantees crisp and clear barcodes, ensuring accurate data capture during scanning.
- Enhanced Versatility: Compatible with a wide range of substrates, APX FH+ ribbons offer flexibility in label materials and niche labeling application.
Our ARMOR-IIMAK India sales team, along with our local partner, had absolute confidence that the inkanto APX FH+ wax-resin ribbons provide a perfect thermal transfer solution that not only met all labelling needs and requirements requested by the plastic manufacturer but also exceeded their expectations.
