AstroNova QuickLabel QL-425 Compact A4 Digital Inkjet Label Press

What Makes It Different?

The QuickLabel QL-425 is a compact, fully-featured digital inkjet label press. With a small footprint and easy mobility, it is simple to install and easy to use. With its innovative features, superior quality, and cost-effective performance, the QL-425 is the ultimate solution for PSPs and label professionals looking to add digital inkjet printing capabilities. The in-line slitting station allows for running narrower die-cut labels in a multiple-across configuration to realize higher productivity.

Explore its features and capabilities.

Industry-Leading Operating Cost: Through optimized ink usage, smart energy management, and efficient maintenance cycles, these systems deliver the lowest total cost of operation (TCO) in the light to mid production digital inkjet segment. This makes them an ideal fit for higher volume end users, converters and PSPs looking to improve profitability without sacrificing quality or throughput.

Compact, Floortop Configuration: Fits in tight spaces and offers unparalleled accessibility and convenience during operation. Easily movable on wheels. Quickly access all components for maintenance and adjustments for minimal downtime and maximum productivity.

Dye or Pigment Based ink for Wide Range of Printable Materials: This capability allows operators to learn and operate only one platform to run a wide range of applications. The high-impact color labels may be done on the system using dye ink configuration, whereas the more durable, abrasion-resistant prints can be done on pigment ink configuration.

Real-Time Machine Intelligence: equipped with AstroNova’s proprietary software suite, a full-featured machine monitoring and diagnostic platform, making them Industry 4.0 ready.

• Real-time system diagnostics
• Remote access for service and support
• Over-the-air (OTA) firmware and software updates
• Consumables authentication and usage tracking

Users gain full visibility into press health, performance metrics, and maintenance needs—allowing for maximized uptime, predictive maintenance, and fewer on-site service calls.

Automatic Maintenance Routines & Integrated Workflow: Streamlines the label production process, reducing downtime and operator workload. Its user-friendly interface and InEdit RIP software allow for seamless workflow start to finish, from file preparation to print management, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Operation:

• Print Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Print Speed: 6 ips (9 m/min) @ 1200 x 1200 dpi; 12 ips (18 m/min) @ 1200 x 600 dpi; 18 ips (27 m/min) @ 1200 x 300 dpi
• Print Area: Width: 3.15” (80 mm) – 8.57” (217.8 mm); Length: 1.0” (25.4 mm) – 55.07” (1399 mm)*; * up to 110.15” (2798 mm) at 1200x600dpi and 220.30” (5596 mm) at 1200x300dpi
• Media Sensors: Adjustable Optical Sensor supporting, Gap, Reflective Mark and Continuous media
• Connectivity: 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet, RJ-45 connection
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows® 11/10; Server 2016 / 2012
• Software: QuickLabel-Pro Control Software Package; Inedit RIP Software (purchased separately)
• Internet Access: 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week for real-time diagnostics. Every 15 days and during ink changeovers (Minimum)

Environmental & Physical:

• Conditions for Operation: Between 68º F to 86º F (20º C to 30º C), 50% to 70% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
• Conditions for Storage: Between 41° F – 122° F (5° C – 50° C) at RH up to 85%, non-condensing at 149° F (65° C)
• Power Requirements: 300W (press only)
• Regulatory Compliance: UL 508A, CE, UKCA, FCC Class B
• Dimensions: 34.1” L x 29.53” W x 49.3” H (865 mm x 750 mm x 1252 mm)
• Weight: 551 lbs. (250 Kg) without supplies

Supplies:

• Ink Type: High-Performance CYMK water-based pigment or dye, 1L tanks
• Media Width: 3.15” (80 mm) – 13” (330 mm)
• Thickness: 3.9 mil – 19.6 mil (0.102 mm – 0.5 mm)
• Roll Size: Core ID: 3” (76 mm); Max. OD: 11.8” (300 mm); Max. Weight: 55 lbs (25 kg)
• Types: Gloss Paper, Matte Paper and Synthetic pressure-sensitive; Paper Tag Stock

Maintenance:

• Maintenance System: Integrated, automatic printhead wiper and vacuum suction with user-replaceable cleaning pads