Coding All Three Types of Packaging

HP thermal inkjet (TIJ) has become an essential print technology for the packaging industry including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Consumer Goods. For the first time, packaging operations can summon one print technology to print clear and repeatable messages on all three levels of packaging: (1) the product, (2) the product’s most primary packaging, and (3) corrugated shipping cases.

Product Identification

Historically, packagers relied on low-resolution legacy print technologies to print a lot, batch and expiration dates on the products themselves. Now with HP thermal inkjet – and the growing list of industrial inks from HP and its ink partners – printing directly onto foils, films, hard plastics and glossy boxes is no problem. AUTOPRINT® industrial inks come in black, red, white, blue and green so they achieve colour contrast with the product. This is a great way to appeal to consumers who appreciate clean and clear print.

Primary Coding

With HP thermal inkjet, packaging operations are printing hi-resolution text, barcodes and graphics directly onto primary packaging substrates. This eliminates the need for additional labels and equipment costs. TIJ delivers its ink from clean, self-contained cartridges and helps manufacturers achieve its green initiatives, and endears them with consumers who have similar values. The integration of AUTOPRINT® X1Jet with HP 2580 Black Solvent ink, for example, is a popular solution for a myriad of print applications in food packaging.

Corrugated Case Coding

Finally, the porous nature of corrugated shipping cases makes it an easy application for HP thermal inkjet. TIJ-based AUTOPRINT® Series 400 printers feature high-definition print quality in a robust printer designed for industrial applications. Four print heads are designed to code a continuous 2-inch high path of alphanumeric text, barcodes and graphics up to 40 inches long. The low profile four-head model is designed for printing near the bottom of shipping cartons. It will print I 2of5 barcodes that are 2 inches high and placed 1-¼ inches from the bottom of the carton as required by many supply chains.

For details contact AT Information Products at (201) 529-0202 or www.atip-usa.com

 

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AT Information Products specializes in industrial inkjet printing solutions and high-speed feeding systems. As the U.S. master distributor for Markoprint, we deliver advanced coding and marking technologies tailored to meet the demands of various industries. Our innovative systems are designed to optimize production lines, ensuring precision, speed, and reliability. Whether you're in manufacturing, packaging, or logistics, our solutions help businesses achieve efficient and cost-effective operations.

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