A rechargeable portable coder for short runs, varied pack formats, rework and manual coding where a fixed production line is not justified.
The LU-DC1S is a compact handheld coder with a 4-inch touchscreen, rechargeable power and guide rollers. It is intended for accessible flat or gently curved surfaces where an operator can make a controlled pass and verify the first coded pack.
| Technology | Rechargeable handheld cartridge inkjet |
|---|---|
| Display | 4-inch touchscreen |
| Print height | Approximately 2–12.7 mm |
| Resolution | Up to 600 dpi |
| Reference print distance | Approximately 2–5 mm |
| Ink cartridge | 12.7 mm, 45 ml quick-dry cartridge |
Specification basis: current Lancing quotation and application data. Approximate and reference figures are configuration-dependent and must be confirmed in the written quotation and sample trial.
Use the table to prepare a technically comparable enquiry. The final machine, printhead, ink, mounting and controls are confirmed for the actual product and line.
| Machine type | Portable handheld inkjet batch coding printer. |
|---|---|
| Print content | Text, date/time, serial number, image, barcode and QR-code content. |
| Printing rows | One to six rows. |
| Resolution | Up to 600 dpi. |
| Print height | Approximately 2–12.7 mm. |
| Print distance | Approximately 2–5 mm from printhead to surface. |
| Display / memory | 4-inch touchscreen and 128 MB flash memory. |
| Data transfer | Type-A USB interface for supported files. |
| Language | English and Chinese interface support in the current reference data. |
| Ink cartridge | 12.7 mm, 45 ml cartridge. Available reference colours include black, red, yellow, blue and green; pack contrast and adhesion must be tested. |
| Power / charging | Approximately 20 W; QC 3.0 charging, DC 9 V / 2 A. |
| Size / weight | Approximately 150 × 109 × 47 mm and approximately 287 g including cartridge. |
| Guides and fixtures | Guide rollers are used for the normal manual pass. A product-specific jig can be designed where the pack arrangement requires indexed, repeatable coding. |
| Final checks | Verify surface cleanliness, code position, operator movement, contrast, adhesion, smudge resistance and first-off approval on representative packs. |
Repeatability depends on holding the guide square, maintaining the 2–5 mm gap and moving at a steady speed. Define the travel direction, start position and approved message in the work instruction.
A custom guide can locate multiple cartons or set repeatable rows. It does not convert the handheld coder into a simultaneous multi-head system; cycle time and operator method must be established during trials.
A conveyor-mounted coder is normally better when volume, serialisation, online inspection, exact placement or multiple operators make the manual process difficult to control.
Send representative packs and the longest production message.
Include the line speed, product pitch, coding position, environment, inspection requirement and a short line video.
The reference specification supports text, dates and times, serial numbers, images, barcodes and QR codes. The approved message still has to fit the print height and remain legible on the real surface.
Quick-dry cartridges can be assessed on porous and non-porous packaging, but plastic grade, glass treatment, colour, coating, curvature and surface condition can change adhesion and contrast. Samples are required.
Use the guide rollers or a product-specific jig to set the start point, direction and print distance. Train the operator against a master sample and check the first pack after each message or cartridge change.
Choose a fixed sensor-triggered coder where output is continuous, placement must be tightly controlled, variable data comes from another system, or online inspection and reject confirmation are required.
For a written model recommendation, provide the product, pack, code, output and installation details.
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