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I'm looking at an application using inkjet technology to print multiple passes on roll material, where the web will be fed continuously from one printer to the next. The images are relatively small (e.g. 1/4" x 3" labels) and have to be lined up pretty precisely. Can anyone point me to an explanation of the mechanisms used to do this alignment and synchronize / trigger the start of the print process for each machine?
For example, if one had a roll with adhesive-backed removable labels, how does the printer identify the start of a label? How is the printing action triggered?
Thanks.
I'm looking at an application using inkjet technology to print multiple passes on roll material, where the web will be fed continuously from one printer to the next. The images are relatively small (e.g. 1/4" x 3" labels) and have to be lined up pretty precisely. Can anyone point me to an explanation of the mechanisms used to do this alignment and synchronize / trigger the start of the print process for each machine?
For example, if one had a roll with adhesive-backed removable labels, how does the printer identify the start of a label? How is the printing action triggered?
Thanks.