SME Releases High Profit Inkjet Factory System to Retailers
Franklin, TN. Februrary 26, 2007 SME – Southeastern Manufacturing Enterprise – is now offering the once-proprietary Inkjet Factory to the retail market. Providing unsurpassed print quality and page yield, this turnkey, high-capacity “factory” integrates comprehensive testing, cleaning and refilling in a single unit. This newest model comes equipped with built-in features: tester, centrifuge, atomizer and a unique deep vacuum fill function – yet another differentiator of the new Inkjet Factory!
The built-in tester allows for pre- and post- testing of the inkjet cartridge. The pre-test step checks the circuit boards and nozzles, weeding out non-functional cartridges. This ensures that only good cartridges are earmarked for refilling – saving the retailer time and money. The post-filling tester verifies the quality of the print output – ensuring that all jets on each cartridge are in working order.
The integrated automated centrifuge evacuates old ink from the cartridge in under a minute. The universal loading feature eliminates time-consuming changeovers. The cartridge nozzles are then flushed using an atomized water jet system which eliminates any potential damage to the print heads -- which can occur using other cleaning methods.
After preparatory steps, the cartridge is filled using a deep vacuum fill function. This automatic feature is fully programmable with an adjustable filling feature for today’s most popular cartridges -- with capability of refilling up to 40 cartridges/hr.
Lee K. Newsom, SME’s Director of Sales and Marketing, said, “Our “factory” is the only inkjet refilling system in the world with these high-production features built in a single footprint.”
And now the Inkjet Factory is shipped with SME’s new line of premier ink – TrueColor Inks – delivering the highest level of print quality, permanence and page yields. The TrueColor Ink line is also available in liters, gallons, and bulk quantities. The new Inkjet Factory houses all the components – the “factory workers” – internally, providing a clean, streamlined enclosure.
The new Inkjet Factory will be showcased at PMA, March 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, contact Karen Priest at 615-794-5568 x248.
