Inkjet coding machinery
Inkjet coding checklist before quotation
Use this checklist before requesting a quote so the recommended coder matches your packaging and line layout.
Use this checklist before requesting a quote so the recommended coder matches your packaging and line layout.
Confirm whether the print surface is cardboard, plastic, glass, metal, film, foil, label stock, coated carton or a wet/oily/dusty surface.
Confirm conveyor speed or packs per minute. Include product pitch if the gaps vary or multiple lanes are involved.
Send the exact code content, character height, number of lines and whether QR codes, barcodes or logos are required.
Show where the code must be printed and how much space is available for the print head, stand, sensor and operator access.
Note washdown, dust, temperature, condensation, solvents, food environment requirements and cleaning procedures.
Confirm whether the coder needs a conveyor, encoder, reject system, line stop, data connection or guarding interface.
Send these details to Lancing and we can narrow the options quickly.
Send detailsA complete brief allows suppliers to quote the same duty and reduces late changes during installation.
| Requirement group | Details to provide |
|---|---|
| Products and packs | Material, supplier, colour, coating, dimensions, weight, curvature, temperature, moisture, dust and print face. |
| Code content | Exact message, number of lines, smallest character, barcode or 2D type, logo, date rules, batch and serial fields. |
| Production duty | Products per minute, conveyor speed, pitch, operating hours, shifts, product range and changeover frequency. |
| Installation | Line direction, working height, available space, access, guards, utilities, cleaning and environmental conditions. |
| Controls and data | Photocell, encoder, PLC, I/O, network, ERP/MES, job selection, user permissions and clock source. |
| Inspection | Visual check, scanner, vision, formal verification, reject device, reject confirmation and records. |
| Acceptance | Samples, speed, dry time, rub test, code grade, FAT, SAT, training, documents and sign-off. |
| Ownership | Consumables, storage, SDS, routine tasks, service, spares, backups and expected annual duty. |
Attach pack photos, code artwork and a short line video to the completed requirement.
Send the coding specification