LabStar 330mini
Compact Industrial UV Inkjet Label Press
The LabStar 330mini is a compact UV inkjet label press developed for cost-effective digital label production. Designed around proven industrial printing technology and a space-saving all-in-one architecture, the press combines professional print quality, straightforward operation and low maintenance requirements within a compact footprint.
Built for short-run production, variable data printing and rapid job changes, the LabStar 330mini enables businesses to expand digital label production without the investment and infrastructure requirements typically associated with larger industrial label presses. Its compact design, industrial components and advanced automation make it an attractive solution for both established label converters and companies entering the digital label market.
Key Features
- Single-Pass UV inkjet label printing
- Industrial Kyocera printheads with proven long-term reliability
- Resolution up to 1200 × 600 dpi
- Production speeds up to 50 m/min
- Available in 216 mm and 322 mm print-width configurations
- CMYK configuration with optional white ink
- UV LED pre-curing and mercury-lamp UV curing
- Roll-to-roll production
- Advanced Variable Data Printing (VDP)
- Integrated registration sensor for accurate re-registration and overprinting
- Compact all-in-one machine design
- Automatic web guiding and tension control
- Corona treatment and dust removal systems
- Fogra PSD and Idealliance G7 certified workflows
- Suitable for paper, film and synthetic label materials
Compact Digital Label Production
The LabStar 330mini has been developed to make industrial digital label printing more accessible to growing businesses. Its compact footprint and integrated design allow installation in environments where larger digital label presses may not be practical.
The press is particularly well suited for short-run production, frequent job changes, personalised labels and Print-on-Demand applications. By eliminating the need for printing plates and reducing setup times, the LabStar 330mini enables economical production of small and medium-sized label orders while maintaining professional print quality.
The system also provides an attractive migration path for companies transitioning from conventional label printing technologies to digital production.
Proven Kyocera Printhead Technology
At the heart of the LabStar 330mini are industrial Kyocera piezoelectric printheads designed for reliable long-term production. Their proven architecture delivers consistent image quality, accurate colour reproduction and dependable operation across a broad range of label applications.
The printhead system supports production speeds of up to 50 m/min at 600 × 600 dpi and up to 25 m/min at 1200 × 600 dpi, allowing users to balance productivity and image quality according to application requirements.
Combined with precise media transport and registration control, the printhead technology provides stable production performance and repeatable print quality throughout extended production runs.
Advanced Variable Data Printing
The LabStar 330mini supports advanced Variable Data Printing (VDP), allowing every label to contain unique information without interrupting production.
Applications include:
- QR codes
- Barcodes
- Serial numbers
- Batch and lot codes
- Product authentication labels
- Personalised labels
- Track-and-trace applications
The integrated software environment enables efficient handling of variable data jobs while maintaining production speed and print consistency.
Advanced Registration Control
The LabStar 330mini incorporates an integrated registration sensor designed to ensure accurate print positioning and repeatable production quality.
By tracking previously printed registration marks, the system supports precise re-registration on pre-printed materials, enabling accurate alignment between print passes. This functionality is particularly valuable for variable data printing, serialisation, product coding and other applications requiring precise positioning of additional printed elements.
Combined with the machine’s servo-controlled media transport system, the registration control technology contributes to stable production performance, reduced waste and consistent print quality across demanding label applications.
UV Ink and Curing Technology
The LabStar 330mini uses high-performance UV inks designed for durable industrial label production.
The curing configuration combines UV LED pre-curing with mercury-lamp UV curing, ensuring excellent ink adhesion, reliable curing performance and compatibility with a broad range of label materials.
The UV ink system provides strong colour density, high durability and resistance suitable for demanding commercial and industrial label applications.
Stable Web Handling and Production Control
Reliable media transport is essential for consistent label production. The LabStar 330mini incorporates multiple systems designed to ensure stable web movement and accurate registration throughout the printing process.
Features include automatic web guiding, servo-driven web transport, precise tension control and registration monitoring systems. An integrated registration sensor supports accurate reprinting and second-pass applications, while advanced motion control technology contributes to overall production stability.
The press can also be equipped with an optional laminating module for applications requiring additional surface protection or enhanced visual appearance.
Compact All-in-One Design
Unlike many larger digital label presses, the LabStar 330mini has been designed as a highly integrated all-in-one solution.
The compact architecture simplifies installation, reduces floor-space requirements and minimises maintenance complexity. Integrated control systems, media handling components and curing technologies are incorporated within a single production platform, reducing infrastructure requirements and supporting rapid deployment.
This design makes the LabStar 330mini particularly attractive for start-ups, growing label producers and businesses seeking an efficient entry into digital label production.
Software and Production Management
The LabStar 330mini incorporates dedicated software for print control, job management and variable data production.
The production platform monitors and controls key printing parameters while supporting efficient job setup, production tracking and repeat-order management. Integrated ink management functions help maintain stable printhead operation and contribute to consistent print quality throughout production.
Dedicated label design and VDP software further supports the creation of security labels, identification labels, product labels and personalised packaging applications.
Supported Substrates and Applications
The LabStar 330mini supports a broad range of paper, film and speciality label materials, enabling manufacturers to serve diverse markets ranging from FMCG and cosmetics to pharmaceutical, industrial and logistics applications.
| Substrate Category | Materials | Typical Applications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Labels | Coated and uncoated papers, metallised papers, fluorescent papers, aluminium foil laminates, textured papers, Tyvek® materials, pearlised papers, multi-layer constructions and variable-information label stocks | Food and beverage labels, pharmaceutical labels, cosmetics, household chemicals, consumer goods and retail products | |
| Film Materials | PET, PP, BOPP, PVC, PE, PC, synthetic papers, SMP materials and other speciality films | Durable labels, industrial identification labels, logistics labels, appliance labels, electronics and chemical products | |
| Tube Laminates | ABL, PBL | Cosmetics, toothpaste, personal care products and tube packaging applications |
Quality Standards and Certification
The LabStar 330mini supports colour management workflows certified according to Fogra PSD and Idealliance G7 standards.
These certifications help ensure consistent colour reproduction, predictable print results and reliable production quality across a wide range of label applications.
Ideal Applications
The LabStar 330mini is particularly suitable for:
- Label converters
- Small and medium-sized printing companies
- Start-ups entering the label market
- Print-on-Demand production
- Variable data printing applications
- Short-run and versioned label production
- Companies migrating from flexographic to digital label printing
Combining industrial print technology, proven Kyocera printheads, compact machine design and advanced digital production capabilities, the LabStar 330mini provides an efficient and economical solution for modern label manufacturing.
