Primera Technology Inc. releases AP-CODE module

Specialty printer manufacturer Primera Technology Inc. announced a new AP-CODE Lot & Date Coder. The company describes AP-CODE as compact, affordable and easy to use, as it’s designed to seamlessly work with Primera’s AP360 and AP362 Label Applicators. No tools are required to install the module, and it doesn’t need a separate power supply, it notes. It features a full-color touchscreen to enter data and configure date and lock codes. Letters, numbers and many symbols can be included in the print fields, which are free-format. The single black ink cartridge adheres to numerous substrates, such as glass, metal, plastic and laminated labels. The company says decap time is more than 24 hours, eliminating clogs and the need to cap print heads overnight. “This is an exciting development for Primera’s industry-leading label applicators,” said Mark D. Strobel, Primera’s vice president of sales and marketing, in a statement. “AP-CODE, in combination with our AP360 and AP362 Label Applicators, now allows our customers to apply their labels and simultaneously print dates, lot codes and much more directly onto their containers — all with one integrated machine. Compared to hand-applying extra labels or using hand-stamping devices, the efficiency gains for our customers with AP360 or AP362 Applicators is significant.”