For added flexibility, the
system's efficient 'instant change' option
allows it to be quickly and easily switched
for intermittent or continuous motion printing.
The new 55ssT thermal transfer printer
incorporates market-leading electronics and
software specially developed by Allen Coding
Systems to ensure high speed performance
and unrivalled responsiveness to speed changes.
In addition, the elimination of most ribbon
handling wear parts means no adjustment and
less maintenance is required.
Ideal for reproducing a broad range of
information, including bar codes, real time,
sell-by dates, batch numbers, graphics, and
prices, the 55ssT offers a print area of
53mm x 80mm when in intermittent mode, and
53mm x 125mm while operating continuously.
It provides a print resolution of 12 dots
per mm and runs at prints speeds up to 400mm
per second (intermittent) and 750mm per second
(continuous).
"Allen Coding Systems leads the industry
in coding and marking technology," comments
Craig Stevenson, Operations Manager, Allen
Coding Systems. "This is reflected by
the newly-launched 55ssT printer which has
been purpose designed to increase production
efficiencies while reducing operating costs
and maintenance requirements."
Underlining its ease of use, Allen Coding
Systems' 55ssT offers a choice of three user
interface options, including TFT colour touch
screen with intuitive operating system, optional
print design PC software, and self latching
magazine for fast offline ribbon loading.
In addition, the compact 55ssT can be easily
adapted to fit most packaging and labelling
machines, and the choice of direct PC control,
handset or full colour touch screen allows
for complete integration or stand-alone functionality.
An optional flash memory card allows data
transfer and memory extension.
The printer also incorporates several levels
of password protection and a non-tamper automatic
code change option for elimination of operator
error, as well as IP65 rated user interfaces
and control unit.
The 55ssT thermal transfer printer is backed
by a comprehensive 24/7 service and support
of the pan-European Allen Coding Systems'
customer service and support teams.
Allen Coding Systems has been designing
and manufacturing high quality overprinting
equipment for 30 years. As one of UK's leading
manufacturers of hot foil and thermal transfer
coding systems, Allen supplies companies
in a wide range of markets, including food,
pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics.
Acquired by ITW's Norwood Marking Systems
of Chicago in February 2006, the Allen brand
continues to be recognised as one of the
major players within the packaging industry. 
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