Memjet FAQ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq en kelly@creativesoapbox.com Copyright 2009 2009-04-10T10:40:06+00:00 Will Memjet Labels offer specialized inks, such as UV-curable ink or solvent-based inks, for their technology? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/specialized_inks/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/specialized_inks/#When:10:40:06Z While it may be possible to provide non-water-based, specialized inks such as UV-curable inks or solvent-based inks with Memjet printing systems, it is not a current priority for Memjet Labels. That said we will be developing other ink formulations as we advance our technology and move into various industrial labeling markets.

]]> Technology, Business Partners 2009-04-10T10:40:06+00:00 How fast does the ink dry? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/how_fast_does_the_ink_dry/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/how_fast_does_the_ink_dry/#When:10:30:38Z Memjet's customized water based inks are absorbed into the paper in milliseconds.  Even high-coverage labels, can be handled immediately after printing and are highlighter resistant.

]]> Technology 2009-04-10T10:30:38+00:00 Does the Memjet technology use a special ink formulation? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/does_the_memjet_technology_use_a_special_ink_formulation/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/does_the_memjet_technology_use_a_special_ink_formulation/#When:10:20:00Z Yes.  Memjet inks are customized to ensure sustained performance and quality using a Memjet printhead.  Using the wrong ink can dramatically decrease the capability of a Memjet printhead and can ultimately destroy it.  While the chemistry and fluid dynamics of Memjet ink formulations are unique and specific, the Memjet water-based inks have many ingredients in common with inks used in industrial label printing environments today.

]]> Technology, Business Partners 2009-04-10T10:20:00+00:00 What type of ink is used with Memjet devices? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/what_type_if_ink_is_used_with_memjet_devices/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/what_type_if_ink_is_used_with_memjet_devices/#When:10:10:44Z Initial Memjet Labels inks are fast drying, water based inks with advanced dyes.  Memjet Labels and our partners will continue to research and develop inks well suited for industrial label devices, including consideration of pigmented inks.

]]> Products 2009-04-10T10:10:44+00:00 Can Memjet technology go faster than 12 inches per second (305mm)? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/can_memjet_technology_go_faster_than_60ppm/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/can_memjet_technology_go_faster_than_60ppm/#When:10:00:56Z Certainly. Memjet prototypes shown to date print at 12 inches per second (305mm) and are considered fast enough for most label printing environments.  As speeds increase beyond 12 ips, devices become less practical based on cost and complexity due in part to more expensive paper movement systems and increased related mechanical robustness.  

]]> Technology, Products 2009-04-10T10:00:56+00:00 What type of computer is needed to drive a Memjet printer? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/what_type_of_pc_is_needed_to_drive_a_memjet_printer/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/what_type_of_pc_is_needed_to_drive_a_memjet_printer/#When:09:55:00Z A Memjet Label based device can achieve full speed and quality on most documents with a typical computer (e.g. 2 GHz Intel processor with 256-1 GB of RAM).

]]> Products 2009-04-10T09:55:00+00:00 Does the size or quantity of nozzles have any issues with clogging? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/do_the_smaller_nozzles_have_any_issues_with_regards_to_clogging/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/do_the_smaller_nozzles_have_any_issues_with_regards_to_clogging/#When:09:45:36Z The Memjet printhead nozzles are small enough that the human eye is not able to see the impact of single clogged nozzles distributed randomly across a Memjet printhead.  Even so, the Memjet components and related ink delivery and maintenance systems have been carefully designed to mitigate clogging and other potential problems that lead to print quality issues.  

The surface of the Memjet printheads and the silicon nozzle's structure are designed to be effectively wiped clean by a maintenance system.  Each Memjet based device will be delivered with a maintanence system designed to keep nozzles healthy while the device is printing as well as after it has been idle for a period of time.  Maintenance system regimes have been designed into Memjet controller chips and can also be adjusted by OEM brands to support a range of printing environments and customer requirements.     

]]> Technology 2009-04-10T09:45:36+00:00 Who are your OEM partners? What company will be first to market with the Memjet technology? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/who_are_your_oem_partners/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/who_are_your_oem_partners/#When:09:40:53Z Our OEM brands have asked us to keep their identities confidential.  Memjet Labels is working with multiple brand partners, with varied development and announcement timelines.  You can keep abreast of Memjet Labels partner announcements by subscribing to RSS feeds from this site.

]]> Business Partners, Products, Company 2009-04-10T09:40:53+00:00 Why are there separate Memjet companies? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/why_are_there_separate_memjet_companies/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/why_are_there_separate_memjet_companies/#When:09:20:14Z There are currently four Memjet companies - Memjet Home and Office, Memjet Labels, Memjet Photo Retail and Memjet Wide Format.  Separate companies enable each company to focus on the unique technology applications, customer needs and business requirements associated with each market space.  While much of the core technology components are leveraged, business models and partnerships differ.  Ink formulations and properties may vary and printhead configurations, controller chip software and host software are optimized to better meet customers' needs in each of these important markets.

]]> Business Partners, Company 2009-04-10T09:20:14+00:00 What is the relationship between Memjet Labels and Silverbrook Research? http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/relationship_between_memjet_labels_and_silverbrook_research/ http://www.memjetlabels.com/faq/faq_view/relationship_between_memjet_labels_and_silverbrook_research/#When:09:10:41Z Silverbrook Research is a private, independent research and development company based near Sydney, Australia.  Silverbrook Research is the developer of the Memjet technology components.  Memjet Labels is a separate, private, independent business responsible for the commercialization of the technology for the home and office markets.  Commercialization includes the development of OEM brand relationships, market strategy, business models, component pricing, OEM brand technical and business support, supply chain and operations related to the Memjet Labels business opportunities.  Memjet Labels works with Silverbrook Research to specify and prioritize technology requirements to satisfy the needs of the label industry customers. 

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