Astro L1 - Inkjet color label printer

Astro L1 – Color Label Printer

The Astro L1 is our high-performance color label printer with inkjet technology. It combines speed, outstanding print quality, and low printing costs, making it the ideal solution for companies that want to maximize both efficiency and quality. As the updated model of the Astro M1C, it now offers even more convenience and flexibility with an integrated touchscreen and an adjustable printhead that can be raised or lowered for a wider range of applications.

Speed and Performance that Impress

Up to 18 meters per minute, unmatched in its category
Flexible printing options: choose your speed — 9 m/min in high quality or 18 m/min in standard quality
Top-level productivity: print a 1 km roll of labels in under an hour

Outstanding Print Quality

Standard mode: 1,600 × 800 dpi – already photo-quality level
High resolution: up to 1,600 × 1,600 dpi for the most demanding applications
Professional look: your labels and packaging will have a crisp, sharp, and premium appearance

Intuitive Touchscreen

The integrated touchscreen makes operating the Astro L1 easier than ever:

Clean the printhead without a computer
Adjust the paper path
Perform maintenance with a single tap
Raise or lower the printhead
Start and stop printing without cutting the roll

With the touchscreen, you have full control directly on the printer, saving time and reducing errors.

Flexible and Future-Proof

The Astro L1 adapts perfectly to your production environment:

Print larger rolls of labels without interruption
Inline integration with other machines or production lines
Multiple jobs on one roll: easily print different label types sequentially, as long as the formats match
Quick and simple roll changes to minimize downtime and boost productivity

Standard Options

Unwinder and rewinder for continuous printing
LF1 semi-rotary finisher for larger productions

The Astro L1 is an investment that grows with your business needs and provides maximum flexibility.

Article number: ASAJL1DGW

Printhead technology	Single pass
Color	CMYK
Brand	Astro
Type product	Device, Label printer
BS5609 standard	No
Print technology	Inkjet
Max print resolution (dpi)	1600×1600
Max print speed m/min	18
Volume	Production for larger volumes
Max print width (mm)	216

Print Speed	Highest quality: 9 m/min Normal quality: 18 m/min
Print Resolution	Highest quality: 1600 x 1600 dpi Normal: 1600 x 800 dpi
Ink	Water-based dye inks
Print Technology	Inkjet with Memjet printhead
Media Sensors	Movable sensor for gap and black mark (also continuous)
Media Types	Roll or fanfold
Media Width	25.4 – 230 mm
Print Width	Max. 215.9 mm
Cartridge Capacity	5 cartridges of 250 ml (CMYKK)
Connectivity	USB 2.0 and Ethernet
System Requirements	Windows 8, 8.1, 10 – Windows printer drivers, RIP available
Print Drivers	Windows™ Printer Drivers
Control Panel	7″ color touchscreen
Dimensions	514 × 565 × 343 mm
Weight	34 kg
Power	115–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz