How to print food date labels and packaging?

Application of thermal transfer overprinter technology in the food industry

Nowadays, the food industry needs to print more and more variable information. In order to meet the requirements of food product packaging, information such as product batch number and shelf life must be printed on the product. Traditional ribbon coding machines can no longer be used. In order to meet the needs of food printing, food companies must consider a new printing method.

Thermal transfer overprinter technology is the ideal labeling solution for flexible packaging. TTO thermal transfer technology brings digital printing to many flexible film packaging applications common in the food industry. The printing process involves using a thermal transfer printhead and thermal transfer ribbon to print the code onto a flexible film or label. The technology creates an easy-to-read, high-resolution code on the packaging and ensures that the sensory quality of the film's style and design is not compromised.

Recently, a food manufacturer has just installed a Markem-Imaje X45 thermal transfer printer to print the ingredient list and production date on biscuits. The printing effect is very clear. As there are more and more varieties of food production, traditional ink roll coding seems to be stretched. Different materials have different information, and repeated settings are changed, which is a waste of time. On the other hand, the printed content is also relatively limited. The third is that the printing effect is different from the heat. Sensitivity printing is far behind, so in large domestic food industries, such as Miss You, Shuanghui, etc., TTO has gradually replaced the previous ink roll coding.