Discover reliable continuous inkjet printing solutions designed for high-speed industrial production and demanding coding applications. Whether you need to mark bottles, packaging, wires, cables, plastics, metals, cartons, or pharmaceutical products, industrial CIJ printers provide fast, non-contact coding for products moving through your production line.

Redemac offers Leibinger continuous inkjet printers engineered for industrial environments where consistent marking, production uptime, and flexible substrate compatibility are essential. With Sealtronic nozzle-sealing technology, selected Leibinger systems are designed to help prevent ink from drying in the printhead during shutdowns and support fast, simplified restarting.

Why Choose Continuous Inkjet Printing?

When searching for an ink jet printer or industrial printing system, it is important to choose technology that matches the demands of your production environment. Office and general-purpose printers are not designed for continuous industrial operation.

Continuous inkjet technology is particularly suited to production lines that require:

• Continuous High-Speed Printing – Uses a continuous stream of ink droplets to support fast and consistent product coding.

• Non-Contact Marking – Prints without the printhead touching the product, making it suitable for moving, curved, uneven, and irregular surfaces.

• Variable Data Printing – Apply batch numbers, production dates, serial numbers, barcodes, logos, and other changing information.

• Broad Substrate Compatibility – Suitable for materials such as plastics, metals, glass, films, wires, cables, cartons, and other industrial surfaces.

• Industrial Reliability – Designed for demanding production environments where speed, uptime, and consistent marking are important.

Key Features of Industrial CIJ Printers

Modern CIJ systems combine printing flexibility with features designed for manufacturing and packaging operations.

• High-Speed Production – Designed to keep pace with fast-moving conveyors and continuous manufacturing processes.

• Flexible Print Content – Print text, numbers, logos, barcodes, DataMatrix codes, serial numbers, dates, and other variable information.

• Wide Material Compatibility – Mark plastics, films, metals, glass, wires, cables, cartons, pipes, and other suitable substrates.

• Non-Contact Technology – Allows coding on products that cannot easily be handled or stopped during production.

• Production-Line Integration – Can be connected with sensors, encoders, PLCs, conveyors, and other industrial controls.

• Simplified Maintenance – Selected Leibinger systems feature Sealtronic nozzle-sealing technology to help prevent ink drying during printer shutdowns.

• Specialized Industrial Configurations – Different printer models can address requirements such as high-speed production, ultra-fine coding, pigmented inks, dusty environments, and wire or pipe marking.

Applications and Use-Cases

Continuous inkjet technology is used across industries where products require clear, traceable, and consistent identification.

• Food & Beverage – Print production dates, lot numbers, batch codes, and other information on bottles, cans, films, and packaging.

• Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare – Support product identification, traceability, and variable coding requirements on suitable pharmaceutical packaging.

• Wires & Cables – Mark continuous lengths of cable and wire without interrupting the manufacturing process.

• Pipes & Extrusions – Apply identification and production information to continuously manufactured pipes, profiles, and extruded products.

• Automotive & Industrial Components – Mark components and manufactured parts where non-contact printing is required.

• Metal & Steel – Apply suitable identification codes to compatible metal surfaces and industrial products.

• Consumer Products – Code flat, curved, and flexible packaging with variable production information.

What Should You Consider Before Choosing a CIJ Printer?

Selecting the right ink jet printer starts with understanding your actual production requirements. Consider:

1. Production Speed – Match the printer's capabilities with your conveyor or manufacturing line speed and operating schedule.

2. Substrate Type – Identify the material being marked, such as plastic, metal, glass, cardboard, film, wire, or cable.

3. Print Requirements – Determine whether you need simple text, multiple lines, logos, barcodes, 2D codes, serial numbers, or other variable information.

4. Ink Selection – Consider adhesion, drying time, contrast, durability, and resistance requirements for the specific substrate and environment.

5. Production Environment – Dust, moisture, temperature, wash-down procedures, and other environmental conditions can influence printer selection.

6. Integration Requirements – Check compatibility with sensors, line encoders, PLCs, conveyors, production software, and other automation equipment.

7. Maintenance & Operating Costs – Evaluate ink consumption, maintenance requirements, consumables, technical service, downtime, and total cost of ownership.

Continuous Inkjet vs. Other Inkjet Printing Technologies

Different production applications require different printing technologies. Continuous inkjet is particularly useful for high-speed, non-contact industrial coding where products remain in motion.

For applications requiring finer graphics or detailed print, a high resolution inkjet printer may be more appropriate. Other technologies, including thermal inkjet, thermal transfer, laser marking, and large-character DOD systems, can also address specific manufacturing and packaging requirements.

The right choice depends on the substrate, production speed, print content, required resolution, environmental conditions, and durability requirements.

Why Choose Redemac for Industrial Inkjet Printing?

As an experienced Industrial equipment supplier, Redemac provides manufacturers with access to industrial marking and coding technologies from established equipment manufacturers.

Redemac offers:

• Leibinger CIJ Technology – Industrial continuous inkjet printers for a range of production applications.

• Application-Focused Equipment Selection – Solutions can be evaluated according to substrate, line speed, print requirements, and operating environment.

• Technical Support & Service – Support, training, preventive maintenance, service contracts, and equipment rental are available for applicable solutions.

• Complete Industrial Solutions – Marking and coding can be combined with labelling, inspection, verification, packaging, and related production technologies.

• Packaging Expertise – Redemac also provides packaging equipment and consumables for businesses looking for broader production and packaging support.

Explore Continuous Inkjet Printing Solutions

Browse Redemac's collection of continuous inkjet printers to find Leibinger CIJ systems designed for different industrial applications. Compare solutions according to production speed, substrate, print requirements, operating environment, and specialized application needs.

If you are also looking for a Packaging supply store, Redemac provides packaging equipment and supplies that can complement industrial coding and marking operations.

Whether you are upgrading an existing production line, replacing an older printer, or implementing a new coding system, selecting the right industrial printing technology can help maintain consistent product identification while keeping production moving.

Looking for a reliable industrial ink jet printer for your production line? Explore Redemac's Continuous Inkjet Printer collection or contact our team to find the right CIJ solution for your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is a continuous inkjet printer?

A continuous inkjet printer produces a continuous stream of ink droplets and selectively directs them onto a product to create characters, codes, dates, barcodes, and other variable information. It is commonly used for high-speed, non-contact industrial marking.

Q2: What products can be marked with a CIJ printer?

CIJ printers can be used for many industrial products and substrates, including bottles, cartons, plastics, films, metals, glass, wires, cables, pipes, and other suitable materials. The correct ink and printer configuration depend on the application.

Q3: Can CIJ printers print on moving products?

Yes. Continuous inkjet printing is non-contact, allowing products to remain in motion while information is applied. This makes CIJ suitable for conveyors and continuous manufacturing processes.

Q4: What is the difference between CIJ and a high resolution inkjet printer?

CIJ is designed primarily for high-speed, non-contact industrial coding, while a high resolution inkjet printer may be selected for applications requiring finer characters, graphics, or detailed print. The appropriate technology depends on the production requirements.

Q5: How do I choose the right industrial inkjet printer?

Consider your production speed, substrate, required code, ink requirements, operating environment, maintenance needs, and integration requirements. An experienced Industrial equipment supplier can help match the printer to your specific production application.