Gemini

Gemini

Gemini is a monochrome piezo inkjet designed to print barcodes, graphics, and variable data in a single pass. It prints with water-based or UV curable ink, providing substrate flexibility. The combination of 108 mm (4.25”) print head width and speed up to 101 m/min (333 fpm) at 600 x 600 dpi make Gemini one of the highest performing inkjet printers available today.

Configurations

Gemini 108

108 mm (4.25″) print width

Gemini 214

214 mm (8.42″) print width

Custom widths available

Features

  • Widest Print Heads — Widest print width (108 mm) with fewer print heads and less stitching
  • Fastest Piezo Inkjet — Fastest piezo on the market, with 600 dpi quality
  • Broad Substrate Compatibility — Water-based inks for porous substrates; UV-curable inks for coated stocks, plastics
  • Robust Ink System — Precise meniscus vacuum control ensures reliable operation and consistent print quality
  • Low Operating Cost — Bulk ink delivery means lower consumable costs
  • Flexible Software — Driven by XiJet’s feature-rich but easy-to-use Composer job layout software
  • Modular and Scalable — Configure up to 16 individual head modules

Front End

  • XiJet Composer
  • Customer Application
    • via Composer Read and Print
    • via Composer Remote Interface
    • via XiJet API/DLL
    • via XiJet RS-232 Protocol

Specifications

  • Inkjet Technology: Piezo Drop-on-demand
  • Cartridge Technology: n/a
  • Native Print Resolution: 600 dpi
  • Print Width: 108 mm (4.25″), 214 mm (8.42″), custom
  • Ink Throw Distance: up to 1 mm
  • Ink Delivery: Vacuum-based Ink System
  • Ink Formulations: Aqueous, UV Curable
  • Max Transport Speed:
    • Aqueous: 600 x 600 dpi @ 101 m/min (333 ft/min)
    • Aqueous: 600 x 300 dpi @ 203 m/min (667 ft/min)
    • UV Curable: 600 x 600 dpi @ 76 m/min (250 ft/min)
    • UV Curable: 600 x 300 dpi @ 152 m/min (500 m/min)

Inks

Aqueous Inks

  • Black, spot colors, CMYK+
  • Custom color matching available
  • ]MICR inks for bank security

UV Curable Inks

  • Black, CMYK+
  • For coated stocks and labels, plastics, other difficult materials