Coding and Marking Technology Comparison
| FEATURES | Thermal Transfer Overprint (TTO) Printer | Hx Nitro Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Printer | Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Requires dedicated engineer to install inkjet batch coding machine in the line. | Quick, easy, and remote support installation of batch printer. Free training videos online for assistance. | Requires dedicated engineer to install the batch coding machine in the line. |
| Cost of Ownership | More expensive than any industrial thermal inkjet printer. | Ownership cost is lower than CIJ printer and TTO printer. | Ownership cost is higher than TIJ printer and TTO printer. |
| Maintenance | This batch code printer requires frequent cleaning to remove dust and residue. | Low to zero maintenance batch coding printer. Printhead only needs to be maintained when not in use. | Requires 3 to 4 times of factory maintenance yearly (with cost) to maintain this industrial inkjet printer printer. |
| Running Cost | Ribbons are expensive and are prone to easily get damaged; hence, relatively high running cost. | Most ink offer economy mode printing that lowers ink consumption to 50% and increase print quantity. Ideal for small to medium-scale production line. | The cost per print is low, but maintenance and additional makeup are required which can affect the total cost of operation. |
| Ink | Ribbon type | Ink Cartridge | Ink plus make up |
| Footprint | Small Footprint but needs dedicated location. | This lot coder has small footprint and can be installed in flexible location in the line. | Large coding machine and requires more space compared to TIJ coder. |
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MapleJet Hx Nitro thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer is ideal for coding and marking date codes on food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications
User-friendly Platform Independent Industrial Inkjet Printer
MapleJet Hx Nitro’s complete printer control is carried out via the built-in Wi-Fi, allowing the unit to be installed even in difficult-to-reach locations within the packaging lines. The operator can control one or multiple printers from a single smart device – Hx ControlPad (a Tablet that is purchased separately or included in the package). Hx Nitro can be controlled using any smart device – computer, tablet, or mobile phone. This date code printer is perfect for printing high-resolution lot codes, date codes, logos, graphics, and all types of GS1 Barcodes.
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Hx Nitro Basic Package
Simplest and most economical way to get your coding and marking started.
Includes Hx Nitro Thermal Inkjet Printer with power supply, stainless steel L-shaped bracket, fine-tune module, and product sensor. (Inks are purchased separately)
Ideal for printing on any substrates or materials such as pouches, tins, glasses, metals, cardboard, flexible films, and more.
starts from USD 1450
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Hx Nitro NeoMark Package
Select the perfect ink type that suits your packaging material/substrate.
Includes one complete Hx Nitro Basic Package and three inks (same type of ink either porous or non-porous) of your choice.
Or, our team will gladly help you identify the perfect type of ink for your product.
Ideal for printing on any substrates or materials such as pouches, tins, glasses, metals, cardboard, flexible films, and more.
starts from USD 1650
