Digital Marking Systems is the North American master distribution agent for ALE Non-Contact Digital Identification systems headquartered in Europe. They are specialists in solving complex printing problems for both OEMs and companies throughout North America. Although the ALE equipment is of extremely high quality, the main feature of the ALE range is the CODEX applications software. This truly is the very best software package currently available in this industry. CODEX allows for control of all ALE printers and being able to drive multiple technology printers, TTR printers, Lasers printers, and competitors' printers (drivers available upon request.) CODEX also accepts variable data from outside sources [check weighers and scanners] and converts this information into a common format for the ALE printers to use. CODEX will store production data such as volumes per production line, monitoring productivity, etc. CODEX has several modules depending on the needs of the customer. One of the modules, PADDI, converts ALE printers into an online addressing system. The software key will enable all or just some of these modules to be functional, thus reducing the clients’ capital expenditure. Their staff has over 30 years experience in the coding and marking industry and will travel to your site and personally meet with your production and engineering teams to discuss the best printers for your requirements. DMS will also contract with clients to perform a consultancy service, reviewing all of your current systems, your future needs and propose the most cost-effective and suitable solution to your plant production needs. Although they consider the ALE product line to be superior to most inkjet printers on the market today, they also realize that you may want to keep your current system running smoothly and cost effectively. DMS's vast knowledge and experience within the coding, marking and variable data printing systems and alternative manufacturers can help you solve the most demanding technically complex problems and they would recommend competitors' equipment if this were more suitable for your application. The Z-series printers from ALE offers a versatile printing solution that prints with oil or solvent-based inks. Features include: Totally Autonomous when stand alone Robust and compact printer Continuous or on-demand printing Easy electronic printing, large ink supply Shift coding and Real-time clock Time and date functions (expiration date, etc) Ideal for high quality real time printing Print fixed data (graphics, text) Print variable data (batch numbers, dates, counters, barcodes, etc) Print addresses from database Up to 72mm print band Up to 260 dpi resolution (180 dpi native) Up to 40 m/min print speed at 180 dpi USB connectivity (optional RS-232, Ethernet and WiFi) Unicode character fonts up to 18mm, with many worldwide languages Standard and 2-D barcodes (EAN 128, ITF, Datamatrix, QR code….) Can be programmed through a simple keyboard or a remote PC running CodeX