Astro AJ Series – High-Performance Industrial Digital Label Presses

Product description

Astro AJ Series – High-Performance Industrial Digital Label Presses

The Astro AJ Series consists of powerful industrial inkjet label presses designed for professional production of color labels in medium to large volumes. The series includes two models, AJ L3 and AJ L5, which share the same reliable technology and performance, but differ in maximum print width due to a larger HP printhead in the AJ L5.

Thanks to advanced inkjet technology, these digital presses combine exceptional print quality with low operating costs and easy integration into existing production environments. The AJ Series provides an efficient solution for companies that want to manage label production in-house without compromising speed or quality.

Key Features

• Low operating costs thanks to optimized ink and energy consumption
• HP PageWide printhead technology for reliable single pass printing
• 1200 dpi print resolution for sharp texts, barcodes, and images
• 5-color inkjet system (CMYK) for consistent and vibrant color reproduction
• Choice between dye and pigment inks
• Print speeds up to 27 m/min. for efficient production volumes
• Inline slitting station for inline liner slitting
• Flexible media handling: compatible with die-cut labels, black mark labels, or continuous rolls

AJ L3 and AJ L5 – Same Platform, Different Print Widths

Both models in the Astro AJ Series use the same technology, speed, and print quality. The only difference is the maximum print width:

• AJ L3 – Max. 230 mm media width and 217.8 mm print width
• AJ L5 – Max. 330 mm media width and 297 mm print width

Quality and Production Speed

The Astro AJ Series uses an industrial HP printhead that prints labels in a single pass. This technology ensures consistent quality across the entire print width and stable production, even during long runs.

With a 1200 dpi resolution, fine text, small barcodes, and detailed graphics are reproduced with high precision. At the same time, print speeds of up to 27 meters per minute keep production workflows fast and efficient.

Choice Between Dye and Pigment Inks

The AJ Series is available with two ink types, allowing the printer to be perfectly tailored to the intended application:

• Dye inks for vibrant colors and photo-quality labels, ideal for retail and marketing applications
• Pigment inks for enhanced resistance to water, UV light, and chemicals, suitable for industrial and logistics applications

Intelligent Features and Ease of Use

• Compact design for easy integration into production environments
• Short and optimized paper path to reduce waste
• Automatic printhead cleaning
• Robust construction for continuous industrial use

Inline Finishing for More Efficient Workflows

For added flexibility, the AJ Series can be equipped with an Inline slitting station. This system cuts the label liner inline during the printing process, making further processing and finishing simpler and faster.