No More Smelly, Low-Resolution CIJ
Gone are the days when CIJ was the only option for marking products with variable data at a sufficient speed – no more smelly, low-resolution CIJ.
Today, TIJ printing with solvent inks challenges CIJ solvent coding of non-porous packaging, including flexible packaging.
This is due, in no small part, to technological advancements that make it cost-effective to print on curved surfaces.
Also, TIJ technology prints critical 2D codes and high-resolution characters, compared to dot-matrix characters that CIJ systems produce. As more brands transition to flexible packaging for various reasons, expect TIJ technology to follow the trend.
TIJ Solvent Ink Options
Choosing the best ink depends on the packaging requirements of your food products.
Kao Collins manufactures standard and customized ink formulations that are suitable for inkjet printing on food packaging. Inks undergo rigorous testing. Third-party testing is always recommended for your specific production and product uses.
Two inks produce high-quality results for coding and marking on flexible packaging.
Bottom-line Advantages of TIJ for Coding and Marking
Manufacturers see thermal inkjet printing as a cost-effective option for porous materials but and non-porous substances delivering the following benefits:
💎 Print Quality 💎
TIJ prints readable, rich dark codes, including 2d codes for supporting supply chain management and regulatory requirements.
💲Cost 💲
TIJ systems are cheaper. Downtime needs to be factored into calculations because TIJ systems have less downtime than CIJ. Inks with long decap time further reduce downtime for TIJ systems.
🛠️ Ease of operation 🛠️
There are no ink pumps or filters to worry about. Unlike CIJ, TIJ systems don’t require monitoring and managing ink-replenishing chemistry. Our factory-new HP and Funai cartridges are the printhead. That saves valuable production time.
🕗 Low maintenance and high reliability 🕗
The ink cartridge system in TIJ printing does not require printhead service, which is a vital maintenance requirement for other inkjet technologies. Replacing the cartridge solves the problem without extended downtime.
♻️ Environmental advantage and sustainability ♻️
Self-contained genuine OEM ink cartridges deliver only the ink necessary for printing, significantly reducing environmental exposure due to less waste, runoff, and continuous VOC emissions.