What is an Industrial Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printer?

An industrial continuous inkjet printer is a type of printing technology that is used to mark and code products, packaging, and materials in a high-speed production environment. It works by using a non-contact method to apply alphanumeric codes, logos, and other information onto the surface of products or packaging.

“Industrial continuous inkjet printers are commonly used in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and body care products, cable and wire, electronics and others. They are known for their high speed, reliability, and flexibility, making them an important tool for ensuring product traceability, safety, and compliance with industry regulations.”

How does a CIJ Printer work?

A Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer works by using a high-pressure pump to force ink through a small nozzle or jet. The ink is then broken up into tiny droplets by a vibrating an ultrasonic wave. These droplets pass through an electrostatic field that charges them and deflects them onto a substrate.

The ink droplets that are not used for printing are captured and recycled back into the ink supply to reduce waste. The ink used in a CIJ printer is typically a quick-drying solvent-based ink that dries almost instantly after being applied to the substrate.

The printer software controls the ink droplet size, speed, and trajectory to create the desired pattern or image on the substrate. This allows for precise and accurate printing of text, graphics, and barcodes on a wide range of materials, including plastic, metal, glass, and paper.

Continuous Inkjet Printer and Ink Selection 

Ink selection is critical for achieving consistent and high-quality print output in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printing. The ink must adhere to the substrate correctly, have sufficient contrast, and be durable enough to withstand various environmental factors such as light exposure, temperature changes, and moisture.

Adhesion is essential because the ink must stick to the substrate to create a legible and long-lasting code. In CIJ printing, the ink droplets are propelled onto the substrate at high speed, and the ink must adhere quickly and firmly to prevent smudging or spreading. The ink formulation and the substrate’s surface properties play a vital role in achieving good adhesion.

Contrast is also important for creating a readable code. The ink must create a clear and visible contrast against the substrate, making it easy to read and scan. The ink’s color and opacity affect the contrast, and the ink must be formulated to provide the required contrast for the substrate and the code’s purpose.

Durability is essential to ensure that the code remains readable and scannable throughout the product’s lifecycle. The ink must be resistant to fading, smudging, and other environmental factors that can affect code legibility. The ink must also be formulated to withstand the substrate’s properties, such as abrasion, moisture, or chemical exposure.

In conclusion, selecting the correct ink is crucial in achieving high-quality and consistent code output in CIJ printing. The ink must adhere to the substrate correctly, deliver sufficient contrast, and be durable enough to withstand various environmental factors, ensuring code legibility and product traceability.

Domino Printing develop and manufacture inks that are specifically suited to individual materials, production processes, and substrates. Specialist inks are designed to withstand harsh post-print processes and last the life of the product.

Domino CIJ inks come in a variety of colours to provide maximum contrast on a widest range of surfaces. Domino’s ink portfolio includes MEK-free, highly pigmented and direct food contact options as well as speciality inks for many industry specific requirements.

Continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers are versatile and widely used for coding and marking in various industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, healthcare, beauty, cable and wire, and industrial markets. 

CIJ printers can print on breakable products without making contact with them and on curved or uneven surfaces due to the flexible distance between the print head and product. 

A wide variety of specialty inks are available for different applications, such as :

• Heavily pigmented inks for cables, automotive parts, and tires.
• Heat resistant inks for applications that need heat-treatment post printing.
• Food-grade inks for coding direct-food-contact packaging. 

Domino’s CIJ printers comply with IP65/66 standards and have optional 316 stainless steel cabinets to withstand harsh washdown procedures. They can print reliably in hot, cold, wet, and sticky environments, making them an ideal choice for the beverage industry.

Domino’s Ax-Series: More Than Just Printing

Domino’s Ax-Series range of CIJ printers provide integrated solutions that go beyond printing, meeting the needs of today’s production environments. This includes leading industrial communication protocols to simplify installation and production line automation, automation and integration with vision systems to reduce human errors, Industry 4.0 and cloud connectivity for optimal coding solution performance, and remote monitoring to anticipate and prevent disruptions.

Domino Printer Indonesia by PT Api Rintis Mas

is a company that has been authorized by Domino Printing Sciences to distribute the full range of Domino Ax-Series printers and all the integrated products that Domino offers. As an authorized distributor, Domino Indonesia is able to provide their customers with access to the latest printing technology and solutions that are designed to meet the needs of today’s production environments.

The Domino Ax-Series printers are high-performance continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers that provide reliable, high-quality printing capabilities. These printers are designed to handle a wide range of printing applications, from simple text and codes to complex graphics and logos. They are also designed to integrate with other production line systems, such as vision systems, to provide automated coding solutions that reduce the risk of human errors.

In addition to the printers themselves, Domino Indonesia is also able to provide their customers with access to all of the integrated products that Domino offers. This includes leading industrial communication protocols, Industry 4.0 and cloud connectivity, and remote monitoring capabilities. These integrated solutions are designed to help production environments optimize their coding performance and prevent disruptions.

Overall, as an authorized distributor of Domino Printing Sciences, Domino Indonesia is well-positioned to provide their customers with high-quality printing technology and solutions that meet their specific needs. They are able to offer a wide range of products and services, and they have the expertise needed to help their customers choose the right solutions for their unique requirements.