What exactly is continuous inkjet printing?

The term continuous inkjet describes a modern printing technique in which there is no direct contact with the printing surface. Rather, the materials to be printed are fed past the print head of the CIJ printer on the production line. The print image is now created by the targeted firing and deflection of tiny ink droplets based on physical processes.

How does a continuous inkjet printer work?

The continuous inkjet (printing) process can be outlined as follows: First, a continuous ink jet is passed at high pressure through the printer's micrometer-fine print nozzle. Inside the ink chamber installed there, the ink is electrically charged and then breaks up into tiny droplets. Before being discharged from the printhead, the charged droplets pass through an electrostatic field. Using this technology, continuous inkjet printers are able to precisely determine the speed and charge - and thus the desired position - of the ink droplets. The mode of operation outlined is very efficient, unused printing ink is returned or collected, thus eliminating material waste.

What are the advantages of the CIJ process?

The basic advantages of the technology include high printing speed, flexible commercial applications, a favorable cost-benefit ratio, and non-contact marking. As a high-quality and precise technique, the process is used, for example, as a low-cost alternative to labeling.

Is an inkjet printer the same as a continuous inkjet printer?

Continuous inkjet printers belong to the category of inkjet printers. However, its technology described above and the resulting industrial applications differentiate it from a classic home inkjet printer. Continuous inkjet thus represents a high-value - and extremely relevant for the industry - subcategory.

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large character printer

The optimum solution for labeling on paper, wood and cardboard are
Large character printers
. They are suitable for large print images consisting of text, logos and barcodes up to a height of 100 mm.

Hot stamp

The analog coding system for industry. As robust industrial printers, the tried and tested
Hot stamping
excellent for fast applications/cycle rates with up to 800 prints per minute.

Thermal Inkjet

The simplest inkjet printer for the industry:
Thermal Inkjet
is part of inkjet printing. During the printing process, the desired print image is transferred to the respective carrier medium precisely and without contact via small drops of ink. Our TJ500 and TJ1000 printing systems are quick to install and easy to handle with a low investment.

Labeling systems

Thanks to the purely electric drive
Labeling systems
as a very precise and at the same time economical labeling solution. Automatic label dispensers are very fail-safe. Our industrial printers for labels are used to apply large quantities of inexpensive labels to goods and packaging in a timely manner.

Software and solutions

Integration of industrial printers made easy – we advise you! Whether you need to design print images or efficiently manage labeling, find the right solution tailored to your situation.
Software solution
for all areas of industrial product labeling.

Thermal transfer printer

Reliably perfect print images on small and large surfaces – even with changing content. Produced in Germany, our products are characterized by Thermal transfer printer through durability and top print quality. They are among the best industrial printers on the market.

Consumables

You urgently need ink for industrial printers, thermal transfer ribbon, ribbon or other
consumables
? Of course, we deliver standard articles within the shortest possible time.

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