QPS rescues Jaymar Packaging's 'expensive piece of metal'

Packaging Solutions

Jaymar Packaging says a switch to alternative inks from Quality Print Services (QPS) has brought new life to its flatbed printer, which had sat as 'a very expensive piece of metal' after clogging problems.

Based in Crewe, Jaymar Packaging is a specialist carton designer and manufacturer for a range of customers. It had purchased a new wide format flatbed printer of Chinese origin around two years ago to create packaging mock ups, but suffered problems from the outset.

‘We had issues for 12 months,’ explained John Cooper, operator at Jaymar Packaging. ‘If we left the machine unused for a day or two we would find the printheads would be clogged and the cleaning solution even rotted the heads. When standing we were advised to leave the heads resting in a pool of wash out solution which killed the printheads. Eventually it just stood as a very expensive piece of metal for a number of months.’

He continued, ‘We identified the problem as being the original inks supplied with the printer and researched alternatives, finding QPS and its range of UV-LED inks from Nazdar Ink Technologies online. We were a little nervous about switching to alternative inks but at that stage we had nothing to lose. We talked through the problems we were having with Chris Bailey from QPS and he advised us on how to convert to Nazdar 260 Series inks. Since then we have had no problems and the printheads are clear even after a day or two of not being used.’

Nazdar 260 Series ink is a LED cured formulation designed specifically for platforms using Epson printhead technology. It provides excellent adhesion, flexibility and vibrant colours on a wide range of substrates including coated paper, styrene, foamboard, vinyl and polycarbonate.