Markem-Imaje SmartDate X45 Thermal Transfer Overprinter
300 dpi TTO Printer for Flexible Packaging | Intermittent & Continuous Printing | Up to 600 mm/s
Description
Markem-Imaje SmartDate X45 TTO Printer
The Markem-Imaje SmartDate X45 is a high-performance thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) designed for printing variable information directly onto flexible packaging films.
With 300 dpi printing resolution and speeds of up to 600 mm/s, the X45 provides clear and consistent coding for production dates, expiry dates, batch numbers, barcodes and other variable information.
The printer supports both intermittent and continuous printing configurations, making it suitable for VFFS machines, flow wrapping machines and other flexible packaging lines.
With a user-friendly 10.1-inch touchscreen, automatic printhead setup and ribbon-saving functions, the SmartDate X45 helps manufacturers maintain efficient and reliable coding operations.


The SmartDate X45’s print speed can be set from 30 mm to 600 mm per second, allowing for 220 printed packs per minute at 300 dpi. Our thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) can be adapted to your production line, offering intermittent or continuous configurations and a choice of printheads and ribbon rolls. In addition to its dead-dot detection system, the optional SmartDate® Detect-Plus system can check and confirm the presence, position and quality of the code on every produced pack, preventing costly recalls and protecting your brand integrity.


| Product name | Markem X45 TTO printer |
| Print Area | Intermittent:32mm-53mm*75mm Continuous:32mm-53mm*250mm |
| Print Head | 32mm/53mm ,300doi(120points/mm) |
| Print Mode | Intermittent/Continous |
| Print Frequency | Intermittent: up to 600mm/s Contiunous:30 to 600mm/s |
| Max Length of Ribbon | 1100m |
| Width of Ribbon | 20mm~55mm |
| Interface | USB |
| Power Supply | 90-264V 47/63Hz |
| Air Supply | 150W |
What Can the SmartDate X45 Print?
| Printing Information | Application |
|---|---|
| Production Date | Food & beverage packaging |
| Expiry Date | Food & pharmaceutical packaging |
| Batch Number | Product identification |
| Lot Number | Manufacturing traceability |
| Barcode | Product tracking |
| QR Code | Digital traceability |
| Variable Text | Product information |
Consumables and spare parts




We also provide various original & compatible spare parts for TTO thermal transfer coding machines.
Why Choose the SmartDate X45 TTO Printer?
High-Speed Printing
Print at speeds of up to 600 mm/s to meet the requirements of high-speed packaging production lines.
300 dpi Printing Quality
High-resolution thermal transfer printing provides clear text, codes and variable information on flexible packaging.
Intermittent & Continuous Printing
The X45 supports both intermittent and continuous printing configurations for different packaging machines.
Ribbon Saving
Multiple ribbon-saving modes help reduce ribbon consumption and operating costs.
Easy Operation
The 10.1-inch color touchscreen provides an intuitive interface for message setup, diagnostics and daily operation.
Reliable Code Quality
Dead-dot detection helps identify printhead issues, while optional code verification can check the presence, position and quality of printed codes.
Applications
VFFS Packaging Machines
- Snack packaging
- Powder packaging
- Granule packaging
- Coffee packaging
- Frozen food packaging
Flow Wrapping Machines
- Biscuits
- Bakery products
- Candy
- Chocolate
- Other flexible packaging
Flexible Film Packaging
- Production dates
- Expiry dates
- Batch numbers
- Barcodes
- QR codes
- Variable text
Who Is the SmartDate X45 Suitable For?
The SmartDate X45 is suitable for manufacturers that need reliable variable data printing on flexible packaging, especially companies requiring:
- High-speed production
- Clear 300 dpi printing
- Production date and expiry date coding
- Batch and lot number printing
- Barcode and QR code printing
- Integration with VFFS or flow wrapping machines
- Intermittent or continuous printing

