Print examiners

Automatic inspection that checks every printed code, so a misprint is caught on the line and not by your customer.

Catch coding errors before they leave the line

A coded pack is only useful if its code can be read. Ink can run low, a nozzle can partly clog, a pack can arrive skewed, and a missing or faint date or batch number can mean a rejected consignment or a recall. Checking by eye at line speed is not reliable.

A print examiner looks at the code on every pack and compares it with what should be there. It flags wrong, missing and poor-quality prints straight away, so the fault is fixed at the line and the faulty packs never reach the shelf.

What you get

Every code checked at line speed
Fewer rejected consignments and customer complaints
Faults caught early, with less rework and waste
Confidence that codes are present and readable
Suits inkjet and laser coded packs

What a print examiner checks

From a missing code to a slightly faint one, the examiner looks for the faults that cause rejected packs.

Wrong characters

Garbled or incorrect text is spotted straight away, before the pack goes into a carton.

Incomplete codes

Codes that are cut short or only partly printed are caught instead of passed.

Off-position codes

Codes printed in the wrong place or at an angle are flagged.

Missing codes

A pack with no code at all is detected, so it can be taken off the line.

Gaps in dot-matrix codes

Small missing dots, an early sign of a nozzle problem, are found before the code becomes unreadable.

Faint codes

Weak or pale prints are caught, so you can act before they fail a scan.

Choose your examiner

Two models cover simple checking and full quality inspection. Tell us about your line and we will recommend the right one.

PK100

A simple inspection unit that shows all its settings together on one 8-inch screen.

8-inch screen
Settings at a glance

Best for

Straightforward presence and quality checks
Operators who want clear, simple settings

Ask about the PK100 View details of the PK100

PK400

A full inspection unit that checks wrong, incomplete, misplaced and skewed prints, missing codes, missing dots and print density.

Seven print checks

Best for

Lines where every code must be proven
Detailed print quality control

Ask about the PK400 View details of the PK400

Specifications are indicative. We confirm the exact model and set-up for your line before you buy.

Where print inspection is used

Explore the packaging lines where checking every code makes the biggest difference.

Built for Kenyan production lines

Kenyan manufacturers supply local retailers and export buyers who reject packs with unreadable dates and batch codes. An examiner keeps those problems from reaching them.

Proof that dates and batch codes are present and readable on every pack, which supports retailer and export requirements.
Fewer returned or rejected consignments.
Early warning of nozzle and ink problems, so a bad run does not go unnoticed.
Set-up planned for your line speed, lighting and pack position.
Installation, operator training and local support from a Kenyan team.
Can work alongside your existing coders and a reject device.

How we work with you

Whatever you come to us for, the same clear process applies from first call to ongoing support.

Assess
We learn about your product, packaging, line speed and what needs to be printed.
Recommend
We propose the right printer, ink and layout, with a clear quote.
Install and train
We install and commission the system and train your operators on the line.
Support
Inks, spares and maintenance keep production running, with our team a call away.

Common questions

What does a print examiner do when it finds a fault?

It flags the pack and can trigger an alarm or a reject device, depending on how it is set up on your line, so faulty packs are removed before packing.

Does it work with any coder?

Print examiners check the printed result, so they can be used with inkjet and laser coders. We confirm compatibility with your equipment before recommending a unit.

Can it check barcodes and QR codes?

It can check that a code is present and printed correctly. If you need full barcode grading, tell us and we will advise on the right set-up.

Will it slow down my line?

It inspects packs as they pass at line speed. We confirm that the unit suits your speed and pack position before you buy.