Hot Stamps Alternatives | i-mark | Integrated Marking Systems

WARNING!

Price Of Hot Stamps Are Increasing!

Hot Stamp is an aging technology and as more people move away from it to new and more innovative technology, parts and distributors become more scarce and therefore more expensive.

As this technology is now becoming obsolete, we encourage our customers to look at our cost effective, up to date, alternative technology.

At i-mark, we ensure we keep abreast of emerging technologies and are proud of our reputation for providing quality and innovation to our customers. In this way, we can help ensure your company is at the forefront of your chosen field.

Alternatives to Hot Stamping

Find the perfect technology for you.

Many of our customers love the simplicity of Hot Stamp, but struggle with its lack of versatility and increasing cost of print in a digitised and automated world, and are turning to our extremely powerful, versatile and scalable technologies that can fully integrate into your ERP/MRP driving real operational efficiencies.

Low to Medium Volume Use

Thermal Inkjet Use

Fantastic direct replacement to existing Hot Stamp technology for those wishing to move to having a high-quality which can be complex (if needed) print message and images in a low to medium volume production environment.

Boasting high resolution print from up to 50mm in height in a variety of colour options, including food grade inks, combined with with easy to change cartridges enables colour changes minimising downtime and preventing additional capex outlay.

Available in both inline and portable variations the inkjet (thermal) is the pinnacle of convenience and efficiency in the world of marking and coding.

Designed for versatility and ease of use, this compact device offers the ability to print high-quality, precise markings on a variety of surfaces, ranging from paper and cardboard to metal and plastic.

Medium to High Volume Use

Thermal Transfer (TTO)

Perfect direct replacement to existing Hot Stamp for those wishing to move to having a high-quality complex print message in a medium to high volume production unit. Can utilise existing Hot Stamp frame and existing print signal methodology, as can run in intermittent mode, the same as Hot Stamp.

The printers have proven themselves to this day and are used widely in marking and coding applications across a multitude of industries. Our small format (Character Heights up to 50mm Message Length 300mm) impress with durability and print result, offering incomparable quality on the market and are adaptable to multiple industries.

A Brass & Tacks Comparison

	i-mark XL2400	Hot Stamp	Inkjet (Thermal-Inline)
Technology	Digital/Automated	Analogue/Mechanical	Digital/Automated
Image Height	up to 213mm	up to 30mm	up to 50mm
Message Length	up to 1000mm	up to 50mm	Infinite
Resolution	300dpi	N/A as Embosser	up to 600dpi
Print Quality & Speed	3 – 35m/min	up to 800ppm	90 mpm
Operator Ease Of Use	Good	Exceptional	High
Cost Per Print	Low	Low	High
Total Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Minimal	High
Ink/Ribbon Wastage	Strong	Exceptional	Exceptional
Print Adhesion To Substrate	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Message Creation Ease	Exceptional	Lengthy	Exceptional
Set up Time	Yes	Yes	No
Intermittent Print Mode	Yes	No	Yes
Continuous Print Mode	Yes	No	Yes
Barcodes 1D & 2D	Yes	No	Yes
Graphics	Yes	No	Yes
Variable Data	Yes	No	Yes
Network	Yes	No	Yes
Serialisation	Yes	No	Yes
Complex Messages	Yes	No	Yes
Remote Message Creation	Yes	No	Yes
Durability	Strong	Exceptional	Strong
Annual Servicing	Yes	Yes	No
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year	2 Years
Environmentally Friendliness	Very Good	Excellent	Average