TBC-Printer for Bottles-CosmoInkjet (Shanghai) Technologies Co., Ltd.

TBC UV Inkjet Printer with Robotic Arm Automation System

360° Seamless Tapered Object & Cylinder Printing

The TBC UV-LED inkjet printer is specially engineered for direct printing on cylinders and tapered objects, such as cups, bottles, tins and cans, and supports a wide range of materials, including metal, glass, paper, wood and plastic.

The TBC printer also offers an option, which is a robotic arm automation system for automatic loading and unloading.

Compared with traditional printing techniques, such as pad printing, screen printing, and label printing, the TBC has prominent advantages in being free from plates, fast warm-up, as well as short turnaround time. The TBC is an ideal choice for short-run printing, customized printing, and package proofing.

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Complete Digital Printing System

Perfect 360° Seamless Rotary Printing on Cylinders & Tapered Objects

Thanks to the Rotational Print Pass Method (RPPM) and Special Print Head Arrangement Method, the TBC is endowed with amazing print productivity and print quality for tapered objects and cylinders.
The Ink Droplet Conversion Algorithm realizes consistent resolutions and stable visual effects for bottle or cup sets in different sizes.
The TBC also uses the Ink Droplet Compensation Algorithm to avoid image deformation on different sections of the tapered object, and ensure excellent visual effect.

Continuous graphic without gaps and overlaps
Double-Sided Decoration

on transparent materials
Embossed Printing

on glass candle holder
High-Throw Printing*

maintains precise droplet placement
on complex curved surfaces
Packaging Application

for short-run printing, customized
printing, and proofing

* High-throw printing supports surface height variations of up to 10 mm (0.394"). Printing beyond the suggested distance is possible, though the results can vary depending on the environment, artwork, gradients, printhead condition, material, and surface profile.

Supports cylinders & tapered objects of various shapes and sizes

With standard connector available, operators can install corresponding fixtures according to specific shapes, dimensions or structures of their printed objects to achieve accurate positioning and tightly fastening, ensuring stable high-speed rotation, quick loading, and quick unloading.
Equipped with the angle adjustment device, the TBC will lead you to high quality final color prints, including tapered cups and neat cylindrical thermos bottles.

Segmented UV curing control for maximum printing productivity

(Only available in the upgraded version) The irradiation area of the UV lamp is divided into several segments, each of which can be individually controlled for activation. This function achieves simultaneous printing of white, color, and varnish while presenting a perfect glossy effect. When printing with varnish is required, the printing productivity is increased by more than 50% on average compared to the previous technology.

ColorPRINT Bottle RIP Software

Intuitive main interface with 2D/ 3D preview
Basic parameters can be set in one view
ICC color management
Object template to define print locations
Automatic white ink background choke
Variable data printing

Printer Control Software (PCS)

Sends job control commands to print, abort, pause, resume and reset
Displays real-time status information of the printer and job
Z-axis height control
Check nozzle circular; Horizontal calibration
White ink circulation control
Multiple UV lamp control

Based on an all-in-one design concept, the small and compact Print Head Maintenance Module allows automatic purging, wiping and capping for convenient unattended operation.
Automatic Print Head Protection System monitors whether the print heads will be scratched or exposed to UV lights, and immediately stops the movement of the carriage in case of the emergency situations, effectively ensuring the safety of print heads.
Positioning Sensors indicate the position of the print object and enable to quickly set the printing area, achieving efficient and precise printing.

Print System: DOD piezo electric grayscale print heads, automatic voltage and temperature control
UV-LED curing system with multiple UV lamp control

Ink System: UV curable C, M, Y, K, White, Varnish, and Primer inks
1 L main ink tank for each color
Automatic ink supply system
Active negative pressure system

Media Type: White/ black/ colored tapered objects and cylinders
Metal, paper, plastic, wood, glass, etc.

RIP and User Interface: ColorPRINT Bottle RIP software
Color LCD Display Panel
Printer Control Software (PCS)

Formats: Popular desktop file formats, including JPEG, TIFF, PDF, EPS and DCS

Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet interface

RIP and User Interface: ColorPRINT Bottle RIP software
Color LCD Display Panel
Printer Control Software (PCS)

Operational Environment: Temperature: 16-28°C (61-82°F)
Humidity: 40-70% (Recommended)
Altitude: up to 1000 m (3281 ft)
Compressed Air: 0.5-0.8 MPa
Electrical - TBC: single phase 230 V(50/60 Hz, AC); 3 A, 660 W
Electrical - Robotic Arm Automation System: single phase 230 V (50/60 Hz, AC); 16 A, 3520 W

Printer Model		TBC with Robotic Arm Automation System
Printed Object	Shape	Tapered Objects & Cylinders
	Size	Length: 0 - 270 mm (0” - 10.63“) Top diameter: 40 - 120 mm (1.57” - 4.72”) Bottom diameter: 40 - 120 mm (1.57” - 4.72”)
Rotary Degree of Object		360°
Printable Size		Feeding direction (R-axis): entire surface of the objects Printing length (Y-axis): within 220 mm (8.66”) (Standard); within 240 mm (9.45”) (Upgraded)
Dimensions (W × D × H)		TBC Printer:1373 × 670 × 1658 mm (54.1” × 26.4” × 65.3”) Robotic Arm Automation System:2405 × 1245 × 1690 mm (94.7” × 49.0” × 66.5”) TBC + Robotic Arm Automation System:2567 × 1674 × 1690 mm (101.1 ” × 65.9” × 66.5”)

Bottle Diameter	Image Size	Print Resolution	Color	Production Mode ( Standard )	Quality Mode ( Standard )	Production Mode ( Upgraded )	Quality Mode ( Upgraded )
70mm	60 × 220 mm (2.36" × 8.66")	600 × 900dpi	CMYK	225	157	230	188
			W + CMYK	180	129	206	159
			W + CMYK + V	138	92	169	131
	100 × 220 mm (3.94" × 8.66")	600 × 900dpi	CMYK	164	106	196	166
			W + CMYK	129	87	189	141
			W + CMYK + V	97	62	164	121

• Print Productivity includes manual loading, printing, curing and manual unloading time.
It will vary depending on print resolution, color modes, image size, etc.

Bottles, Cups, Tumblers, Glassware
Tins, Cans, Containers, and Paper Tubes for Packaging