Variable Data Printing on roll film packaging materials is rarely a single-step job. In a typical setup, printing, unwinding and rewinding, surface treatment, and post-print curing all happen as separate processes.
When variable codes are involved-batch numbers, serial numbers, QR codes, traceability codes-the complexity multiplies further.
The DANA DR-500D single-pass printeris built to change that. Its core value is complete delivery, ready to run: plasma treatment, UV Inkjet Printing, and built-in UV curing are integrated into a single unwind-rewind structure, and the machine’s software natively supports variable data printing. Customers do not need to configure plasma units or UV lamps themselves, and no separate variable data software is required. One machine completes the entire flow-from roll loading to variable code printing and curing.
These Applications Run on One Machine
PE/stretch film packaging rolls: Print batch numbers, dates, QR codes, and traceability codes on stretch film and shrink film. Plasma pre-treatment improves ink adhesion, the built-in UV lamp cures instantly, and the variable data software generates data directly-three tasks handled by one machine, with no external plasma or UV equipment needed.
Label and tag rolls: Print serial numbers, barcodes, and QR codes on adhesive labels and gold/silver card tags. The Ricoh G5 printhead with 600×1200/2400 dpi resolution keeps small code elements clearly readable; the machine software natively supports variable data, so serial numbers and barcode data print directly without a separate variable data system.
Flexible packaging and paper packaging rolls: Print production dates, batch numbers, and regulatory codes on PVC rolls, paper packaging rolls, and metal foil rolls. Unwinding, rewinding, and inkjet printing are integrated, with a maximum rewinding speed of 100 m/min matching small-to-medium batch production rhythms, and variable data software generating print data directly.
Signage and industrial identification rolls: Print markings and variable codes on PVC, ABS, acrylic rolls, and narrow metal sheet rolls. Plasma treatment combined with UV ink adapts to non-absorbent surfaces, while infrared positioning plus software data positioning keeps variable code placement adjustable and controlled.
Anti-counterfeiting and traceability coding: Print invisible security codes or traceability codes with colorless fluorescent ink. 600×1200/2400 dpi high resolution ensures code dot precision, the built-in UV lamp cures instantly, and the variable data software generates security data directly.
One Machine Covers the Full Process
The DANA roll-to-roll single-pass UV Inkjet Printer brings plasma treatment, UV inkjet printing, UV curing, and variable data software together in one unit. No equipment assembly, no compatibility tuning, no separate variable data system. For batch numbers, QR codes, traceability codes, and security codes on narrow web rolls-from roll loading to cured output-the DR-500D runs the entire process on a single machine. For small-to-medium batch production looking to quickly implement variable data printing across a range of narrow web roll materials, this is a complete, highly integrated, software-ready equipment solution.