Conveyor coding

Conveyor inkjet printers for moving products

Code products as they pass the printhead with the right sensor, encoder, mounting frame and inkjet technology for your conveyor line.

Conveyor inkjet printers for moving products
Inkjet coding requirement

Building a reliable conveyor coding setup

A conveyor inkjet printer needs stable product presentation. Side guides, product pitch, line speed and printhead distance all affect code position and readability.

Depending on your pack, a conveyor system may use CIJ for fast curved products, TIJ for cartons and labels, or large character inkjet for boxes and cases.

We can advise on the coding machine as well as the surrounding items that make the code repeatable in daily production.

Product control

Guide rails and spacing help each pack pass the printhead consistently.

Code repeatability

Sensors and encoders support accurate print timing and length.

Operator access

The coder should be easy to clean, change over and inspect without slowing the line.

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Related inkjet coding machinery

Use these pages to compare the machinery and support that may suit your pack, line speed and code requirement.

Continuous inkjet coders (CIJ)

Continuous inkjet coders (CIJ)

Non-contact coding for fast moving bottles, cans, containers and flexible packs.

High speedDate & batchCurved packs
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Thermal inkjet printers (TIJ)

Thermal inkjet printers (TIJ)

High-resolution date, QR and barcode printing for cartons, labels, sleeves and trays.

High resolutionQR codesLow mess
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Large character inkjet coders

Large character inkjet coders

Variable print for boxes, outer cases, trays and secondary packaging.

CasesCartonsVariable text
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Inkjet coding selection guide

Inkjet coding selection guide

Compare coder type, speed, pack material, code size and integration requirements before you buy.

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Questions before you buy

Common questions

Do I need a special conveyor for inkjet coding?

Not always. Many systems can be fitted to an existing conveyor if the pack is presented consistently.

Can a conveyor printer print on the side of a pack?

Yes, side coding is common on bottles, cartons, cases and trays when the printhead can be held at the correct distance.

What affects code quality on a conveyor?

Speed variation, vibration, product position, print distance, ink choice and surface condition all affect code quality.

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