L&NW recently caught up with David Ellen, global divisional director of Domino Digital Printing, to learn more about what the company has planned for Labelexpo Americas 2024.  

L&NW: What can attendees expect to see when visiting the Domino booth?
David: Domino will have a wide array of digital printing solutions for converters to see and learn more about, including brand new products being launched at the show. Attendees can expect to see the following:

The Domino N730i digital UV inkjet label press features 1200 dpi quality with revolutionary BITSTAR printhead technology. The press offers print speeds up to 230 fpm (70 m/m) and is configurable in up to 7 colors (CMYKOVW). It covers 92% of the Pantone range, and white prints 76% opacity at speed. It comes with an ergonomic design with automated roll lifts at the unwind and rewind, supporting media rolls up to 40” (1m) in diameter. The press also features flexibility with an optional flexo priming station (pre-digital) to optimize print quality on difficult media types; and an optional flexo station (post-digital) to support varnishing, brand spot color, or for cost-effective flood white for shrink sleeve applications. Roll-to-roll or hybrid configurations are available, as well.

The Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press is a 600 dpi press available in up to 7-colors (CMYKOVW) in roll-to-roll and hybrid configurations. It has a 40” (1m) roll diameter and 13.3” and 17” web widths. The press features high opacity white 72%, and the N610i prints from 164 fpm (50 m/m) up to 230 fpm (70 m/m), with a Pantone range 92%.
Plus, the Domino K600i dual bar digital UV inkjet printer is a high-speed monochrome UV inkjet printer that integrates onto flexo presses, rewinders, and finishing systems for variable data printing (VDP) at up to 492 fpm. Print widths are available from 4.25” (108mm) to 30.81” (782mm). Applications for VDP include anti-counterfeiting; brand protection; consumer engagement; e-commerce; food safety; inventory control; logistics and reverse logistics; loyalty and promotional program; and track and trace. Print serial, batch, random, or pin numbers; alpha numeric characters; variable images; linear barcodes; 2D matrix, or QR codes.

We are also showcasing the new Domino K300, a compact monochrome UV inkjet printer that integrates onto flexo presses, rewinders, and finishing systems. With print speeds up to 410 fpm (125 m/m) at 600 dpi, or 820 fpm (250 m/m) for 300 dpi, the K300 is ideal for adding variable data printing in late-stage customization such as unique codes, 2D, or QR codes. It has a print width of 2.13” (54.1mm) with one print station, or 4.26” (108.2mm) with two print stations. The Domino K600i and K300 will be integrated on a Mark Andy Pro Series flexo press to illustrate how high-speed variable data can be added to flexo printed labels.

We also have our new Sunrise DFE Inline RIP. Sunrise DFE introduces the latest generation of software enhancements to Domino’s digital press portfolio. With the new Sunrise DFE package, designed specifically for single-pass inkjet devices, customers can benefit from improved workflow efficiency and increased uptime without interruption to production, including the ability for real-time data ripping.  This will be running on all the digital printing stations in the Domino booth.

L&NW: Will other technology partners be in the Domino booth?
David: Yes, Lake Image Systems, which is a Domino Group Company, will have experts and technology in the Domino booth. Domino’s strategic partnership with Lake Image Systems has been instrumental in bringing vision inspection expertise to digital printing customers, through machine visions systems – including the Domino R-Scan inspection and monitoring camera system, which will be shown on the N730i. Lake Image vision inspection systems will be on all digital printing stations within the Domino booth.

L&NW: When will the live demonstrations take place in the Domino booth?
David: We have a jam-packed schedule allowing attendees many opportunities throughout the three days to see our digital printing technology in action. Here’s the schedule:

Tuesday & Wednesday
10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm: N730i & N610i
11am, 1pm, 3pm: K600i & K300

Thursday
10am, 12pm: N730i & N610i
11am, 1pm:  K600i & K300

L&NW: Will Domino be presenting and represented in other booths as well?
David: Yes, Domino will also be presenting at the Labelexpo “Innovation Stage” in booth 2043 on Tuesday, September 10, at 3:00pm, announcing new products being launched that day.  Attendees can learn about the new Domino N730i Integration Module that enables label converters to create their own preferred 1200 dpi hybrid solution. Attendees can learn more about the Domino product portfolio as Michael Matthews, Domino global product manager, will be sharing full details and future roadmap.

And in the Mark Andy booth, attendees can see the DSiQ-R integrated on a Mark Andy 2200 flexo press, showcasing the synergy of integrating affordable, fully digital technologies into Mark Andy’s trademark flexo equipment. The DSiQ-R utilizes the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet print engine providing a retrofittable platform that enables label converters to add digital for hybrid printing capabilities. The DSiQ-R allows converters to expand their range of applications while meeting the benefits of quick turnaround and non-stop production of multiple SKU jobs.