Kao Collins Highlights XBAR Printhead

Kao Collins reaffirms its commitment to innovation with the XBAR printhead platform.

The XBAR delivers one of the lowest impression costs in high-volume inkjet printing

without compromising speed or quality. Designed for demanding applications, the XBAR

combines high throughput, exceptional print resolution, and robust engineering to

ensure long-term productivity.

Building on this platform, Kao Collins has expanded the XBAR system’s capabilities

with powerful new features designed to optimize productivity, streamline operations, and

enhance print quality. Recent advancements include:

• Smarter Print Quality Tools: Dot Gain and Dither adjustments for sharper barcodes and

image clarity, plus localized application with page preview.

• Expanded PDF and IJPDS Capabilities: Previews, even/odd page printing, preload, and

sort code support ensure greater flexibility and accuracy.

• Enhanced Resolution Control: Horizontal DPI upsampling and vertical DPI

downsampling to fine-tune output to application needs.

• Operator-Friendly Features: Make Ready tools for press bar delay setup, pause/resume

splice support, and accidental re-print detection and warning.

• Advanced Reporting and Tracking: Print session/document tracking with customizable

reports, CSV export, and tach speed measurement for improved oversight.

• Broader Printhead Support: Added compatibility for 42k, Skyfire, and full-jet 10″ Samba

heads, along with easy reconfiguration and head split capability.

• Dynamic Printing Options: Network-controlled address printing with flexible fonts and

support for additional virtual cues.

These innovations complement XBAR’s existing advantages, such as Doc Sync integrity,

high-performance real-time RIP, support for up to 32 print bars per controller, CMYK

flexibility, scalable controller options, and robust hardware reliability. Together, they ensure

customers benefit from both immediate performance improvements and long-term system

adaptability.