AstroNova AstroJet AJ-200 Compact, Tabletop A3-Wide Direct-to-Package Printer

What Makes It Different?

The AJ-200’s industrial build with built-in registration table, digital printing with water-based pigment inks and its fully automated feeder and catch-tray is the ideal solution for printing onto a variety of package types to cater to a range of different industries. With AJ-200, you can:

Support Short Runs and Quick Changes: 

Print for limited-time promotions, regional offers, or individual stores—without plate charges or delays.

Print Full-Color Graphics Directly Onto Different Package Types: 

Deliver bold, eye-catching designs, logos, and QR codes printed on paper bags, envelopes, stand-up pouches, beer coasters and sheet-labels

Reduce Materials and Streamline Production: 

No more separate labels, sleeves, or outsourced pre-printing. Our systems print directly onto the package using water-based, eco-friendly inkjet inks.

Offer More Without Stockpiling Inventory: 

Eliminate the need for extensive, pre-printed inventories of packaging or sheet labels. Print exactly what your customers need, even in small batches.

Operation:

• Ink Type: Pigmented ink, 4 Individual CMYK Cartridges
• Print Resolution: 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi @ 9 ips (13.5 m/min); 600 x 1200 @ 18 ips (27 m/min)
• Print Speed: Up to 18 ips (27 m/min)
• Duty Cycle: 500,000 Letter/A4 sheets per month
• Feeder Capacity: 16.0” (406 mm) Feed Hopper
• Print Area: Width: 2.0” (51 mm) – 11.7” (297 mm); Length: 3.75” (95 mm) – 20” (508 mm)
• Connectivity: USB 2.0; 802.3 LAN (10/100/100) Ethernet Port
• Software: Microsoft Windows® 11, 10, 64/32-bit Driver with built-in color profiles and RIP Software Available (optional)

Supplies:

• Ink Cartridges: CMYK Aqueous Pigment Inks: C: 238 ml; M: 233 ml; Y: 225 ml; K: 241 ml; ISO pages: K: 20,000 pages; CMY: 16,000 pages
• Maintenance: Replaceable Service Tray

Media:

• Width: 3.0” (76 mm) – 13.5” (342 mm)
• Length: 3.75” (95 mm) – 20” (508 mm)
• Thickness: 0.004” (0.1 mm) – 0.500” (12.0 mm)

Environmental & Physical:

• Printer Operating: 15° to 30° C (59° to 86° F)
• Printer Storage: –40° to 60° C (–40° to 140° F)
• Power Requirements: 115 – 240 VAC 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 24 W x 54” L x 20” H (61 cm x 137 cm x 50 cm)
• Weight: 110 lbs (50 kg)