
ICE Zodiac HS
Ideal For: Flexible packaging
Trusted by the industry for nearly 20 years the ICE Zodiac HS remains consistently reliable and effective. Designed and developed in Nottinghamshire, the Zodiac HS features a solid state ribbon drive, 1,200 metre ribbon capacity and ribbon save modes which have become the gold standard of thermal transfer printing.
Dependable, longstanding thermal transfer printer
Using trusted technology and software, the thermal transfer printer delivers versatile, reliable and accurate coding for flexible packaging. From label overprinting to high-speed digital coding on vertical bagging machines, the Zodiac HS thermal transfer printer is able to deliver fast print speeds, minimising downtime and ensuring the lowest possible cost of ownership.
How the Zodiac HS works?
The printer uses a fixed width thermal printhead to apply ink on to flexible packaging. This is achieved by contact between the printhead and a platen or roller. Situated between the printhead and the label is a very thin thermal transfer ribbon.
This is made of a polyester film which is coated on the label side with a wax, wax-resin or pure resin ink. The ribbon is spooled onto reels up 1,200m long and is driven through the printing mechanism in sync with the labels, at speeds of up 1,000mm per second.
ICE Zodiac HawkAfter producing and selling the original Zodiac HS in parallel with our new Zodiac Hawk since 2017, we have decided to phase out the production of our Zodiac HS. We will however continue to support these in the field until the end of 2024. Introducing the Zodiac Hawk:
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Find out more about the Zodiac Hawk and arrange a product demonstration with one of our expert engineers.

Zodiac consumables
We offer a range of ribbons and spare parts, specifically designed to achieve peak performance from the Zodiac range.
The Benefits
Proven market leading thermal transfer printer
Effortless ribbon changeover
Simple operator interface
Industry leading 1,200 metre ribbon capacity
Easy to clean with the option of an IP65-rated cassette version
Resources
Success Story: Thermal Transfer | Fresh Produce | Sealed plastic bags
Huntapac Produce Reap Benefits from Faster Coders and TrueType Fonts


Book a demo
Enquire about the Zodiac HS or discuss your packaging requirements with the expert thermal transfer team.