DOD Large Character Printer

Matthews MPERIA V-Series Drop on Demand

MPERIA® V-Series™ drop-on-demand valvejet printheads offer incredible print quality in flexible configurations and feature one of the fastest speeds in the industry. And because they feature long-life printheads, your production lines continue to run at the highest efficiency. Engineered for operating in harsh and demanding environments, the MPERIA V-Series provides unmatched reliability.

PRODUCT FEATURES

V-Series Printheads

These Drop-on-Demand (DOD) systems feature the longest life and most reliable printhead in the
industry. The exclusive micro-valve technology dramatically lowers ink consumption while maintaining impressive quality and speed. Our robust 8000+ series printheads produce a highresolution mark by overlapping a series of smaller dots.

  •  7, 16, and 32 valve printhead options
  • 9 billion firings per head
  •  The most robust and reliable in the industry
  • Large character marking
  • Small character marking

V-Link

The enclosed module featuring an internal power supply and printhead driver board, enables communication between the DOD printhead technology and the MPERIA controller through an Ethernet connection. V-Links can be stacked and networked through MPERIA®, providing a flexible and scalable system for small or very large applications.

  • Mounting options: wall mount, bookshelf, DIN rail
  • Controls 1-4 printheads (32 valves max)
  • Controls up to 2 triggers and 2 encoders

MPERIA Controller

The MPERIA marking and coding automation platform centralizes control of your marking technology, regardless of equipment technology or vendor. Controllers are available in a range of screen sizes and in enclosures with ratings for harsh environments, including IP40, IP54, IP55, and IP65.

  • Available in 7, 12 and 15 inch models
  • IP ratings include: IP42, IP54, Ip40, IP54, IP65
  •  Integrates with any ERP system or database
  • Control third party devices and printing technologies

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SPECIFICATION

V-Series Printheads

V-Series printheads meet your large and small character marking requirements offering a choice of 7, 16, and 32 valves per head with mini, midi, and maxi nozzle options.

 

7 Valve Printhead

Mini, Midi, Maxi Nozzle Options

16 Valve Printhead

Mini, Midi, Maxi Nozzle Options

32 Valve Printhead

Mini, Midi, Maxi Nozzle Options

V-Series printhead Printhead type Minimum character size Maximum character size Maximum speed Maximum print distance(3) 3-way valve(5) Dimensions
8000+ Maxi 7-Valve 16-Valve 32-Valve 1/4″ (6.35 mm) 7-VALVE: 1 1/4″ (31.75 mm) 780 ft/min(1) (240 m/min) 1/2″ (12.7 mm) 16-Valve 32-Valve 7-VALVE: 7.52”L x1.68” W x 4.84” H (191x 42.7×123 mm)
8000+ Midi 3/16″ (4.76 mm) 16-VALVE: 2 1/2″ (63.5 mm) 16-VALVE: 7.48”L x1.73” W x 6.26” H (190 x 44 x159 mm)
8000+ Mini IP65-7-valve printhead(4) available for washdown applications 3/32″ (2.38 mm   400 ft/min(2) (120 m/min 1/4″ (6.4 mm) 32-VALVE: 7.48”L x1.73” W x 8.80” H (190 x 44 x 223.4 mm)
Inks Water-based, Water-fast, Alcohol (n-propylene, isopropylene, ethenol). Ethyl Acetate, MEK, Acetone, Pigmented

(1) At 1.8 mm spacing. (2) At 1.0 mm spacing. (3) At <200 fpm. (4) IP65 3.4” Diameter x 5.2” L (87.5 x 132 mm).
(5) Unique 3-way valve enables you to quickly purge solvent, minimizing maintenance and downtime.