Imaje Smartdate X40 | Markem

Industry: Bakery
Application: Printing expiration dates and batch codes on bread bags (polypropylene) on a VFFS machine running at 55 cycles/minute.

Before X40: CIJ printer – frequent nozzle clogs due to flour dust, solvent smell in plant, daily cleaning (15 minutes), 2 liters of solvent/week.

After X40:

The SmartDate X40 is part of Markem Imaje’s 5th generation TTO series, engineered specifically for intermittent packaging machines (e.g., vertical form fill seal – VFFS, horizontal form fill seal – HFFS, and tray sealers). Unlike continuous motion printers, the X40 prints while the packaging film is stationary, then advances the film between prints. markem imaje smartdate x40

Primary applications:

With 1,200-meter ribbons and a "drop-in" loading mechanism (no threading), the X40 reduces changeover time from 5-7 minutes to under 30 seconds.

1. Unmatched Speed & Efficiency The X40 delivers print speeds up to 1,250 mm per second (approx. 49 inches per second) – making it one of the fastest TTO printers in its class. This enables seamless integration into high-output horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS), vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS), and flow wrap lines without creating a bottleneck. Unlike continuous motion printers, the X40 prints while

2. Exceptional Print Quality at 300 dpi With native 300 dots per inch (dpi) resolution, the X40 produces razor-sharp text, complex barcodes (up to Grade A), and intricate graphics. This accuracy ensures scannability and compliance with retail and pharmaceutical supply chain standards.

3. “No-Print, No-Waste” Ribbon Saver The exclusive RibbonSave™ technology significantly reduces ribbon waste by accurately matching ribbon payout to the length of the print stroke. Combined with the Auto-Ribbon-Saver feature (which skips unprinted ribbon segments), the X40 can reduce ribbon consumption by up to 60% , directly lowering your cost-per-print.

4. Color Touchscreen & Smart Interface Despite its industrial power, the X40 is remarkably user-friendly. The 7-inch full-color touchscreen features intuitive, icon-driven menus similar to a smartphone. Quick-change ribbon cassettes (capable of holding up to 1,200 meters of ribbon) and tool-less printhead replacement minimize downtime. Unmatched Speed & Efficiency The X40 delivers print

5. Designed for Production Uptime

For heavy-duty laundry pod pouches or chemical sachets, the aggressive anvil and PowerBoost allow the X40 to print through dusty or thick laminated films where other printers fail.