Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Printing Technology
High-speed, high-resolution inkjet printing for industrial coding, marking, and packaging applications
Core Technology Overview
Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) technology is a widely adopted method for high-speed, high-resolution inkjet printing, especially suited for industrial coding and marking, product packaging, and labeling applications. Known for its simplicity and reliability, TIJ printing uses controlled thermal energy to eject ink droplets with exceptional precision.
How Thermal Inkjet Works
In a standard TIJ inkjet printer, a microscopic resistor heating element rapidly heats the ink to over 300°C in just a few microseconds. This sudden heat causes the ink to vaporize, forming a tiny bubble. As the bubble expands, it forces an ink droplet through the nozzle and onto the substrate. Once the bubble collapses, the chamber refills and the cycle repeats—enabling printing speeds of up to thousands of drops per second.
TIJ technology delivers sharp, clean text and barcodes on porous and non-porous surfaces without moving parts, making it ideal for low-maintenance inkjet coding systems.
Key Features:
- Microsecond heating to 300°C
- Bubble formation and collapse cycle
- Thousands of drops per second
- No moving parts design
Process Flow
Shared Wall Thermal Inkjet Design
Some advanced TIJ systems use a shared wall architecture, where adjacent ink chambers share a heating element. When activated, the resistor heats one chamber at a time, allowing compact nozzle arrangements and increased printhead density.
This design offers efficient energy use, smaller printhead footprints, and excellent print quality across a variety of industrial substrates.
Design Benefits:
- Compact nozzle arrangements
- Increased printhead density
- Efficient energy use
- Smaller printhead footprints
Shared Wall Architecture
Adjacent chambers share heating elements for compact, efficient design
Why Choose Thermal Inkjet for Industrial Applications?
Key Advantages
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Low Maintenance
No moving parts or wear-prone mechanisms
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High Reliability
Consistent performance in harsh production environments
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Excellent Resolution
Crisp, legible codes and graphics
Additional Benefits
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Fast Drying Inks
Ideal for porous materials and coated substrates
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Plug-and-Play Integration
Easily installed into production lines, packaging systems, and mailing equipment
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High-Speed Operation
Thousands of drops per second for production efficiency
Industry Applications
TIJ printers are widely used in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and logistics sectors, where reliable, fast, and accurate printing is essential.
Food & Beverage
Product coding and expiration dates
Pharmaceutical
Medicine packaging and labeling
Cosmetics
Product marking and batch codes
Logistics
Shipping labels and tracking codes
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Standard TIJ Technology
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Why Choose Our Thermal Inkjet Solutions?
Low Maintenance
No moving parts for reliable operation
High Reliability
Consistent performance in harsh environments
Excellent Resolution
Crisp, legible codes and graphics
High Speed
Thousands of drops per second
Ready to Implement Thermal Inkjet Technology?
Contact us today to discuss your thermal inkjet requirements and explore the best solution for your industrial application