What is a Continuous Inkjet Printer?

Introduction

If you’ve ever looked at the bottom of a soda can or the side of a plastic cable and wondered how that tiny, dotted expiration date got there so perfectly without smudging, you’re looking at the work of a CIJ (Continuous Inkjet) printer.

What is a CIJ inkjet printer?

CIJ inkjet printer is an industrial small-character continuous inkjet printing technology, mainly used for non-contact coding on high-speed production lines.

Key features:

1. Non-contact printing
2. High-speed coding (NAXJET S760 Max 325m/min)
3. Small-character marking

Where you will spot CIJ in action?

You see CIJ printing every single day, even if you don't realize it. It’s the backbone of coding in fast-moving industries:

1. Food & beverage packaging (milk cartons, soda cans, snack bags)
2. Pharmaceutical packaging (medicine bottles and blister packs)
3. Cable & pipe marking (extruding plastic wires and tubes)
4. Industrial production lines (automotive parts and electronics)

Why manufacturers & factories swear by CIJ inkjet printing system?

There's a reason CIJ remains the gold standard for industrial coding. It boils down to three major perks:

1. High-Speed Performance

CIJ printers are designed for fast-moving production environments and can keep up with demanding manufacturing lines without slowing operations.

2. Print on Challenging Surfaces

Unlike some coding technologies, CIJ can print reliably on:

1. Curved surfaces
2. Uneven materials
3. Small components
4. Moving products

3. 24/7 Industrial Reliability

Modern CIJ systems are built for continuous operation and often include automatic cleaning and anti-clogging features to minimize downtime.

What Can CIJ Inkjet System Actually Print?

A CIJ printer is incredibly versatile when it comes to the data it can drop onto a product. It easily handles:

1. Production & expiration dates
2. Batch and lot numbers
3. Serial numbers for tracking
4. Scannable QR codes & barcodes

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