Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Printers
Clean, cartridge-based high-resolution printing for cartons, labels and serialised codes.
Also called cartridge inkjet coders, high-resolution inkjet printers and handheld inkjet printers.
What these machines do
Thermal inkjet delivers print quality close to a pre-printed pack — crisp text, logos and scannable 2D codes at up to 600 dpi. Every cartridge change is effectively a new printhead, so there is no routine servicing.
Each cartridge contains hundreds of microscopic nozzles. A resistor behind each nozzle heats the ink for a few microseconds, forming a vapour bubble that ejects a droplet. Nozzles are fired in columns as the product passes, building the image. Water-based inks suit porous board; solvent and UV-curable inks extend TIJ to films, foils and coated cartons.
Typical options
- Automatic capping station for solvent inks
- Bulk ink supply for long runs
- Multi-head stitching up to 50.8 mm
- UV LED pinning lamp
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Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) at work
A closer look at a typical installation. Ask us for a live demonstration on your own product.
Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Printers
Single-Head TIJ Printer
12.7 mm high-resolution coding with zero maintenance.
Dual-Head TIJ Printer
25.4 mm print height or two independent print positions.
Four-Head TIJ Case Printer
Up to 50.8 mm of high-resolution print for cases and trays.
Handheld TIJ Printer
Portable coding for pallets, pipes, timber and small batches.
Serialisation TIJ Printer
High-grade 2D codes for pharmaceutical cartons.
Models at a glance
| Model | Machine | Print height | Resolution | Max line speed | Printheads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ-127 | Single-Head TIJ Printer | 12.7 mm | Up to 600 × 600 dpi | 75 m/min at 300 dpi | 1 |
| TJ-254 | Dual-Head TIJ Printer | 2 × 12.7 mm (25.4 mm stitched) | Up to 600 × 600 dpi | 75 m/min at 300 dpi | 2 |
| TJ-508 | Four-Head TIJ Case Printer | 4 × 12.7 mm (50.8 mm stitched) | Up to 600 × 300 dpi | 60 m/min at 300 dpi | 4 |
| TJ-H12 | Handheld TIJ Printer | 12.7 mm (25.4 mm model available) | Up to 600 dpi | Manual sweep | 1 |
| TJ-S600 | Serialisation TIJ Printer | 12.7 mm (up to 4 heads) | 600 × 600 dpi | 120 m/min at 300 dpi | 1–4 |
Typical configurations. Final values are confirmed in your quotation.
Process sequence
Load
Snap in a cartridge; the printer reads ink type and level from its chip.
Design
Create the message on the touchscreen or send it from the line software.
Trigger
A sensor starts the print as the pack passes within a few millimetres.
Nozzle columns fire in sequence at up to 600 dpi.
Cap
An optional shutter keeps solvent cartridges ready during line stops.
Common questions
Is TIJ suitable for non-porous materials?
When is TIJ a better fit than CIJ?
How long does a cartridge last?
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