Medical Packaging Inc. - Unit Dose Packaging

470 Rt. 31, P.O. Box 500 | Ringoes, NJ 08551
Tel. 609.466.8991 | Fax. 609.466.3775 | Toll-free 800.257.5282

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Auto-Print^TM Packaging System

MPI’s Auto-Print™ Unit Dose Packaging System is a complete bar coding packaging solution for oral solid medications. This high-performance, durable system eliminates the need for manual packaging and sorting of medication and is designed for simple maintenance and easy operation, assisting the pharmacy in decreasing packaging costs, increasing operational efficiency and reducing medication errors.

Produces up to (60) packages per minute.
Standard package size is 2” x 1½” inch.
Model #9300 – quiet mode printer with 300 d.p.i. resolution enables printing directly on package, eliminating inks, rollers, and transfer ribbons.
Includes MPI’s exclusive Pak-EDGE™ Barcode Labeling Software.

MPI’s Auto-Print™ Unit Dose Packaging Systems assists the pharmacy by:

Decreasing Costs –
- Packaging bulk medication into unit dose is more cost effective than buying products pre-packaged from the manufacturer.
- Minimal cost per dose (CPD)
Increasing Efficiency –
- Produces sixty (60) packages per minute eliminating the need for manual packaging and sorting, thus freeing up pharmacy staff to focus on other tasks. Additional efficiency can be achieved with the optional Auto-Print™ Oral Solid Feeder (OSF) attachment.
- Accurate inventory control and maintenance of stock levels maintained through the sequential numbering feature.
Reducing/Eliminating Errors –
- Barcode/Scan Check – Scanning bulk bottle before packaging verifies proper drug.
- Tall-man Lettering – Helps reduce “looks alike, sounds alike” errors.
- Colored Materials – Six (6) different colors of supercel film are available for color coding of expiration dates and controlled medications. All colored materials offer light resistant packaging.
One year limited warranty included. Extended warranty and preventative maintenance agreements available.
tested and approved.

Options:

Standard package size of 2.0” x 1 ½”.
Custom packaging system option available to produce 1½” x 1½” unit dose packages.
Class A and Class B packaging materials available.
Optional Oral Solid Feeder (OSF) feeder attachment available for packaging bulk medications to unit dose.
Optional Custom Canister Technology available for use with fully automated packaging systems.
Optional Variable Package Length feature available.
230 VAC option available for international use.
Stainless steel option available.
1D and 2D barcode scanners available for scanning bulk medication.

	Live Demo
	Printable Brochure
	Article - "Packaging Practices At A Small Community Hospital"
	Article - "Cost and Time Savings with a Tabletop Unit Dose Packager"

Specifications:

Size:	36”L x 15”W x 14”H
Weight:	65 lbs.
Power:	115VAC, 60Hz, 320VA 230VAC, 50Hz, 320VA
Sealing Temp:	98°C ± 2°C - no degradation to medication; no fumes.
Safety:	CE tested and approved. Includes safety reverse switch, and clear protective guard with safety interlock. All moving parts are guarded. Circuit breakers on all circuits and a separate power supply for thermal printer.
Hardware Requirements:	Computer with Windows® XP and Service Pack 3 (SP3) or higher operating system, 5 GB hard drive space, 1 GB RAM, available USB ports, desktop or network printer for reports, internet access, DVD Rom Drive, and 2D barcode scanner.
Software Requirements:	Pak-EDGE™ Barcode Labeling Software (provided with packaging system)
Material Requirements:	Requires the use of MPI authorized disposable materials.
Space Requirements:	Sturdy and level countertop, height between 28” – 36” for comfortable working conditions. Clearance above the counter should be 18” – 24”. Minimum depth of 18” with 4’ – 5’ minimum counter space in length. The Auto-Print™ requires two (2) 120V outlets. Allow additional room and electrical outlets for your computer.
Barcodes Supported:	All linear and 2D barcodes are supported.
Chutes/Disks:	The Auto-Print™ ships standard with two (2) pill chutes – (1”-Large) and (5/8”-Small) and two (2) feed disks – Round/Tablet (1”) and Oblong/Capsule (1”) to accommodate standard size tablets and capsules. Additional pill chutes (3/8”-XXS, 1/2”-XS, 13/16”-M, 1-1/8”-XL) and feed disks (5/16”, 7/16”, 1/2” and 5/8” Round/Tablet) and (5/16” x 3/4” and 1/4” x 5/8” Oblong/Capsule) are available for purchase to accommodate non-standard size tablets and capsules.
Variable Length Option:	The optional variable length feature adds the capability to change the package length in real time. Pre-loaded software templates are available for each standard package size and software label preview accurately represents package size. Standard available choices for variable length packages include: 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-3/8", 1-1/2", 1-7/8", 2 -1/4".

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