A UV Single Pass printer stands in the center of the factory floor, surrounded by various types of newly printed plastic packaging. The operator taps a few times on the touchscreen, and a new task begins at high speed — the core secret behind this efficient scene lies in the printhead, known as the industrial “heart.”

In industries such as packaging, building materials, and home decoration, UV Single Pass printers are rapidly becoming a revolutionary solution for large-scale production.

The core of this technology lies in ultra-high-speed single-pass printing technology, which completely overturns the traditional process of flatbed printers requiring multiple passes.

UV Single Pass printers allow the substrate to pass under the printhead only once for instant printing, achieving high-speed production of over 100 meters per minute, specifically designed for large-scale industrial production.

1. Technological Innovation: Redefining Efficiency with UV Single Pass Printing

UV Single Pass technology represents a major leap forward in the field of digital printing.

Traditional flatbed printers require multiple back-and-forth movements over the substrate to complete printing, while Single Pass technology keeps the printhead stationary, allowing the material to pass underneath only once for instant printing.

This fundamental difference leads to revolutionary efficiency improvements.

Our NovixUltra-UVS UV Single Pass printer can achieve high-speed printing of over 120 meters per minute (monochrome) while maintaining a resolution of up to 1200dpi.

This technology makes “printing one piece at the same speed as printing thousands” possible, perfectly combining the economics of large-scale production with the flexibility of digital printing.

Even more noteworthy is the wide range of material compatibility of UV Single Pass printers.

It can print directly on almost any flat or roll-to-roll rigid and flexible materials, including plastics, PVC, acrylic, metal, glass, wood, and various composite films.

In terms of material thickness, our printer supports a range of 0-150mm, and can be customized according to specific business needs.

2. Unlimited Applications: A Versatile Performer from Packaging to Industrial Products

The application scenarios of Novix UV Single Pass printers cover almost all industrial fields that require efficient, high-quality printing. It’s a game-changer in the packaging industry, capable of handling the printing needs of various packaging materials, including plastic bags, non-woven bags, stand-up pouches, and disposable packaging.

In the field of plastic products, it can print on stationery, plastic products, and even automotive trim.

The gift industry also benefits from this technology, enabling the perfect combination of personalized customization and mass production.

The fully automated CMYK+W printing solution of the UV Single Pass printer is a testament to its powerful capabilities.

By integrating automatic feeding, printing, and automatic receiving, it achieves a super simple and fast process from image upload to printing. It can be operated by a single person, significantly reducing labor costs.

At the same time, the equipment supports variable data software, capable of handling various QR codes, barcodes, images, and encodings, providing strong support for traceability and product personalization.

3. The Core Component: How Industrial Piezoelectric Printheads Ensure High-Efficiency Production

In the field of industrial-grade Single Pass digital printing, the printhead is not only a core component but also the “soul” that determines production efficiency and output quality. After extensive research and testing by the Novix team, our selected Industrial piezoelectric printhead perfectly integrates with the UV Single Pass printer, providing users with the ultimate printing experience.

The Industrial piezoelectric printhead uses MEMS technology and boasts exceptional durability. Its piezoelectric drive life exceeds 106 billion inkjet cycles, a level unattainable by consumer-grade printheads.

It is also equipped with an integrated heater and thermistor, which maintains the ink supply in the printhead at a constant temperature. This feature ensures consistent printing results, prevents clogging, and simplifies maintenance.

In terms of performance parameters, the Industrial piezoelectric printhead is equally outstanding. It supports 7-35pl ink droplet volume adjustment in grayscale mode, with a horizontal resolution of 600dpi and a vertical resolution that can be adjusted in multiple steps between 200 and 1200dpi. Each printhead has 1,280 nozzles (4×320 channels) arranged in a staggered pattern, ensuring printing uniformity and accuracy.

The printhead’s firing frequency can reach 30kHz in binary mode and 20kHz in grayscale mode, providing a solid guarantee for high-speed production. The UV Single Pass printer features an automatic cleaning ink station, automatic flash jetting, and a maintenance system to further ensure the long-term stable operation of the printhead.

4. Core Comparison: Why Epson Printheads Are Unsuitable for Industrial Tasks

After understanding the advantages of UV Single Pass printers and industrial piezoelectric printheads, let’s analyze why Epson printheads are not suitable for this field of application. This comparison is mainly based on four key dimensions.

There are fundamental differences in durability and lifespan：Industrial piezoelectric printheads are designed for a lifespan of over 106 billion firings, specifically built for long-term continuous production environments.

In contrast, Epson printheads are primarily designed for office and light production environments and cannot withstand the rigorous demands of high-intensity, long-term continuous operation in industrial settings.

The gap is even more significant in terms of production speed and efficiency：Industrial piezoelectric printheads have a firing frequency of up to 30kHz, and combined with Single Pass technology, can achieve printing speeds of over 120 meters per minute.

Epson printheads cannot match this industrial production pace in terms of operating frequency and durability. Forcing their use will lead to premature wear and tear and low production efficiency, increasing the cost of replacing printheads.

Maintenance costs and convenience are also important considerations：Our industrial printheads are equipped with an automatic cleaning ink station, auto flashing and maintenance, and negative pressure ink control, significantly reducing the need for manual maintenance.

Epson printheads require more frequent manual maintenance in industrial environments, resulting in longer downtime and higher overall maintenance costs.

Temperature control capabilities directly affect print quality and stability：Industrial piezoelectric printheads have integrated heaters and thermistors to ensure constant ink temperature.

Epson printheads lack this industrial-grade temperature control system, and variations in ink viscosity during continuous production can lead to inconsistent print quality and printhead clogging problems.

5. Ink Advantages: The Perfect Combination of Environmentally Friendly Formula and Intelligent System

Our UV Single Pass printers use environmentally friendly oil-based single-channel UV ink with a non-VOC formula, significantly reducing the environmental impact. This ink complies with increasingly stringent international environmental standards, being green, safe, and harmless.

The equipment uses a continuous ink supply system (CISS) and an intelligent constant sub-ink tank pressure design, with the ink circulation system specifically adjusted according to the printhead characteristics. This makes maintenance easier, eliminating the need for frequent manual cleaning. The automatic ink shortage alert system eliminates user concerns about insufficient ink damaging the printhead during printing; it also supports ink replenishment during the printing process, making it more user-friendly. The automatic white ink stirring system solves the problems of ink sedimentation and clogging, ensuring long-term stable operation.

Notably, our equipment has been tested with over 200 ink formulations to ensure better print quality and color reproduction on different materials. This extensive experience allows us to provide the most suitable ink solutions for various special needs of our users.

The printer’s accompanying RIIN software features color management capabilities and automatically calculates ink consumption and costs, displaying them in real-time on the printing software. Operators can accurately know the ink cost for each batch of products, which is difficult to achieve in traditional printing.

The industrial piezoelectric printhead’s constant temperature system works quietly in the background, while the automatic white ink stirring system gently rotates periodically to prevent sedimentation. These seemingly minor design features collectively ensure the stability of the printer’s continuous operation over extended periods. This is what the Novix team consistently strives for: providing our users with the most advanced printer technology, the smartest operating system, and the simplest and fastest way to achieve full-color digital printing.