GM-MARK3PLUS - Mark 3 with Rotary Cutter

Gamma Mark III Plus with Rotary Cutter

The GAMMA-MARK III PLUS is a top of the line robust 24-hour heavy duty cycle, industrial thermal transfer printer, specially designed for high volume printing on Gamma’s FLT shrink tubing. Once you use the preferredcombination of the GAMMA-MARK III, GMT-321-FLT heat shrink marking tube, and Gamma ribbons you will never go back to a competitor’s equipment or product. If you are looking for a machine with extra power, precision marks, and a long life, go no further.

PRINT SPEED:Up to 11 inches/second

PRINT WIDTH:1/16” ID tubes to 2.5” tubes

PRINTABLE RESOLUTION: 300 DPI standard, (600 also available)

PRINTER SIZE: 9.92 (W) x 11.34 (H) x 18.11 (D) inches

Product Features:

• No adjustment of the plungers is needed. Width-adapted print rollers are provided for slim materials
• Pulls shrink tube directly off roll and cuts or perforates material
• Super quiet print and cut processing
• Controllable processing speed to achieve best prints
• Can handle shrink tube as small as 1/16” ID to 2.25” ID
• Easy to set up machine within seconds

What Is a Thermal Transfer Printer?

A thermal printer is a type of printer that produces printed images or text by applying heat to special thermal paper. Instead of using ink or toner like traditional printers, thermal printers use heat to create the printed output. They are commonly used for printing receipts, tickets, labels, and other small documents. Thermal printers are known for their fast printing speeds, quiet operation, and low maintenance requirements. They are widely used in retail, hospitality, transportation, healthcare, and various other industries where quick and efficient printing is essential.

Thermal Transfer Printer Vs. Direct Thermal Printing

Thermal Transfer Printing: In this method, a thermal transfer ribbon is used along with the thermal paper. The ribbon contains ink or pigment that is transferred onto the paper when heated. This results in printouts that are more durable and resistant to fading. Thermal transfer printers are commonly used when long-lasting printouts are required, such as for labels and barcodes.

Direct Thermal Printing: This method uses heat to darken the paper directly, creating the printed output. Direct thermal printers are simple and cost-effective because they do not require ink or ribbon. However, the printouts are susceptible to fading over time, especially when exposed to heat, light, or certain chemicals.