TIJ Print Solutions

Coding & Marking Technologies

Every production line codes dates, lot numbers, and barcodes a little differently. Here’s a plain-English guide to the main coding & marking technologies — and where each one fits. We go deep on thermal inkjet (TIJ) and are glad to help you navigate the rest.

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Thermal Inkjet (TIJ)

Clean, low-maintenance, high-resolution coding from sealed cartridges, ideal for cartons, cases, paper, film and many rigid surfaces with the right ink. This is what we supply and support, with Anser NexGen printers and Odyssey inks.

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Continuous Inkjet (CIJ)

CIJ

Non-contact, high-speed coding for curved and irregular surfaces — bottles, cans, cables, and pipes.

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Piezo Inkjet (DOD) Coding

Piezo

Drop-on-demand inkjet for tall, high-resolution codes, logos and barcodes on outer cases and cartons.

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Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO)

TTO

High-resolution coding onto flexible films and labels — real-time dates, barcodes, and text on flow-wrap and pouches.

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Laser Coding & Marking

Laser

Permanent codes marked by a beam instead of ink: no ink, ribbon or make-up fluid, with the right laser matched to the material.

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