Citizen Systems Europe’s CLP 621 printers are being used by Bestplate, which manufactures and supplies high quality number plates and self-assembly kits. Rick Kenny, technical manager for Bestplate, says: “Our customers use the self-assembly kits in garages or workshops, so the printers need to be able to withstand challenging environments.”
To resolve issues it was having, Bestplate approached Citizen which suggested its CLP 621 desktop printer. The CLP 621 features a simple all-metal clamshell mechanism and high-lift print head, making it quick and easy to load and change printer ribbons, while a replacement print head can normally be fitted in less than a minute. It incorporates a straight paper path, which makes it suitable for printing onto thick media, such as the substrate used to produce number plates. It features an internal power supply, eliminating trailing power packs and cables in the workplace.
The printer is being used in two self-assembly packages from Bestplate. The first is a software package that allows the printer to be used with a PC, while the second combines the printer with a specially designed keypad, making this is a popular solution where space is at a premium. This standalone system allows nine number plate personalisations to be stored in the keyboard and supports the printing of dealer details and showroom plates. An automatic DVLA record keeping facility also makes it easy for companies to comply with the latest regulations.
