Light Duty CIJ Printers for Precise Coding and Marking

What is CIJ Technology?

Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) technology is a widely used method for marking and coding products and packaging in various industries. In CIJ systems, a high-pressure pump pushes ink from a reservoir through a gun body and out through a tiny nozzle, forming a continuous stream of ink droplets. These droplets are created at high speed, thanks to a vibrating piezoelectric crystal within the gun body, which generates an acoustic wave. This process can produce between 64,000 and 165,000 dots per second, allowing for rapid and precise printing.

How Do CIJ Printers Work?

CIJ printers operate by charging individual ink droplets that form the printed message. Each droplet, assigned a specific charge, passes through a magnetic field generated within the printhead. The charge level determines how much each droplet is deflected within this field. The most deflected droplets create the top lines of the code, while less deflected ones form the lower lines. Uncharged droplets are not deflected at all and are recirculated back into the ink system, ensuring efficient ink usage.

Applications for CIJ Technology

Light duty CIJ printers are versatile and can be used to print on various materials such as paper, plastics, metal, and glass. Common applications include marking and coding on milk containers, soda cans, pharmaceuticals, small cardboard boxes, cables, and small components.

Continuous Inkjet Printers for Light Duty Marking and Coding

For operations running a single shift, five days a week, light duty CIJ printers offer an ideal solution for high-quality coding. These printers come with advanced features like programmed date and time stamping, real-time variable data printing, and automated maintenance functions to keep the system running smoothly. Videojet’s light duty CIJ printers are capable of everything from basic single-line codes to complex multi-line messages, making them a reliable choice for light duty marking and coding needs.