Thermal Transfer Overprinters

Accurate coding is essential for compliance, traceability, and consumer trust. Thermal transfer overprinters (TTO printers) make this possible by printing lot codes, date codes, barcodes, and logos directly onto flexible packaging materials like films, foils, and labels. Used in food and beverage, healthcare, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical production, TTO systems provide reliable, high-resolution printing that keeps pace with demanding production speeds. They’re an integral part of end-of-line automation, ensuring every product leaves the line clearly marked and compliant.

Goldpack proudly supplies the Open Date Thermocode range of packaging coding equipment, pairing advanced British engineering with trusted local expertise throughout Southern Africa.

 

Why Choose a Thermal Transfer Overprinter

When consistency and efficiency are non-negotiable, a thermal transfer overprinter delivers where traditional printing methods fall short.

Each TTO printer provides high-resolution, durable prints that remain legible even at high speeds, reducing waste and rework. They’re suitable for a wide variety of packaging materials, from pouches and labels to laminated films, and can handle both intermittent and continuous motion setups.

Key Features and Industrial Benefits

Goldpack’s thermal transfer overprinters combine precision engineering with industrial durability:

Whether you need a barcoding printer, a date code printer, or a full-scale TTO printing system, our range ensures consistent results across every shift. Contact Goldpack today to find the right packaging coding equipment for your business.

Goldpack’s Thermal Transfer Overprinter Range

Goldpack offers a complete range of TTO and barcoding printers designed to meet the needs of both entry-level operations and high-volume production lines: 

Thermocode iQ²

A state-of-the-art intermittent thermal transfer overprinter offering 300 dpi high-resolution printing, real-time data capability, and precision ribbon control for minimal waste. The iQ² includes a 7” touchscreen interface, intelligent diagnostics, and all-electronic operation – no compressed air required.

Key Specifications: 

  • Print area: up to 53 mm x 75 mm
  • Ribbon width: 25 mm to 55 mm
  • Print speed: up to 800 mm/sec (intermittent)
  • Interface: Ethernet, USB, RS232
  • Ribbon length: up to 1,200 m for reduced downtime

Ideal for: businesses seeking advanced coding performance and minimal maintenance on flexible packaging lines.

Thermocode Series 2

A versatile intermittent and continuous motion TTO printer compatible with most packaging and labelling machinery. It offers high-speed, reliable coding on materials like film and foil, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Key Specifications: 

  • Print area (intermittent): 53 mm x 75 mm
  • Print area (continuous): 53 mm x 150 mm
  • Print speed: up to 800 mm/sec
  • Ribbon length: up to 1,200 m
  • Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, and optional data link modules

Ideal for: large-scale production environments requiring flexible, high-throughput coding solutions.

Thermocode 53E

A compact, user-friendly entry-level date code printer designed for operations with frequent code changes. Featuring a 300 dpi resolution and onboard diagnostics, the 53E is the perfect introduction to automated thermal transfer printing.

Key Specifications: 

  • Print area: 53 mm x 75 mm
  • Ribbon width: 25 mm to 55 mm
  • Print speed: up to 300 mm/sec
  • Ribbon length: up to 600 m
  • Simple user interface: with on-screen job preview

Ideal for: small to medium businesses upgrading from manual coding systems.

Integration and Customisation Options

Our TTO printers are built to work smoothly within automated production environments.

Each solution is configured to support the customer’s workflow, helping maximise uptime and print consistency. 

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