Able to print fixed and/or variable data, Thermal Transfer Ribbon Express Model 55sst operates at production speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in continuous motion mode and up to 600 mm/sec in intermittent mode. Ribbon management system provides controlled ribbon acceleration, eliminating partial prints, misprints, and ribbon breakage caused by fluctuations in web speed.

Providing variable printing on flexible packing materials, Model 55sst Thermal Express includes software-enabled Instant Change option, which changes from continuous to intermittent motion, should production line require change. Unit interfaces with touch screen, handheld, or computer and prints images at 300 dpi horizontally and vertically.

Print high resolution, high quality images at 300 dpi, (12 dots/mm) both horizontally and vertically. RS-485 network capability, multi language support, and user-definable Multi-level Password Protection are all standard on the 55sst. The imprinter's software-enabled "Instant Change" option provides quick and easy change from continuous to intermittent motion, should your production line need change.

Other characteristics which enhance flexibility include: software compatibility with all other MARKEM coders; embedded PackML software for OMAC compliance; and the insurance of future functionality with inputs, outputs and communications capabilities. SmartDate 5 thermal transfer coders can be upgraded to a 5s if performance requirements change. Code management is also a key benefit of the SmartDate 5 series with a graphic user interface control box containing a four-line graphic display that allows codes to be easily set up online.