{"id":16743,"date":"2024-07-19T10:53:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T14:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maplejet.com\/in\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-thermal-inkjet-tij-printing-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T03:13:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:13:48","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-thermal-inkjet-tij-printing-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maplejet.com\/in\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-thermal-inkjet-tij-printing-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermal Inkjet Printing: CIJ vs TIJ Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printing, Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) printing, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), Laser, and Drop on Demand (DOD) are the different coding and marking technologies competing to gain a significant market share in the industry. While CIJ printers have been commonly used, they are increasingly being replaced with other technologies due to their over-complicated nature and higher maintenance costs. Technological advancements are reshaping the industry, driving efficiency, and enhancing productivity. Among these printing technologies, TIJ printing technology is poised to capture a significant market share in the coding and marking arena.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In this blog, let us investigate why TIJ is leading the charge into the future to keep your coding and marking operations cutting edge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) printing uses heat to expel ink droplets onto a wide range of porous and non-porous substrates. A thermal element is heated within the printer, creating a bubble that forces a droplet of ink out of the nozzle. TIJ printing is renowned for its precision, reliability, and versatility. TIJ printers are compact, easy to maintain, and offer high-resolution printing, making them an ideal option for a wide range of applications.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Figure 1. Droplet formation of a thermal inkjet printer (Glynne-Jones, Peter & Coletti, et al, 2007)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The coding and marking industry is shifting towards advanced, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. TIJ printing is at the forefront of this transition due to its ability to meet the increasing demand for high-quality and eco-friendly printing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Customer expectations are evolving, driven by regulatory requirements and the need for enhanced efficiency. TIJ printing addresses several key customer needs:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The competitive landscape in the coding and marking industry is intense, with several key players vying for market share. TIJ printing has several competitive advantages:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n TIJ printing technology is benefiting from several key advancements:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n At MapleJet, we are already incorporating several of these advancements into our TIJ printers, such as the Hx Nitro. Here are some trends that will continue to shape the future of TIJ:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Increasing Adoption:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Regulatory Compliance:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Sustainability:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Why You Should Replace Your CIJ Printers with TIJ<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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