High-Performance Thermal & Hot Melt Inkjet Coders
Reliable thermal inkjet, thermal transfer, and hot melt printers for precise product coding.
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Why Markem-Imaje Inkjets?
Environmentally Friendly
Our Intelli’Design® process and MEK-free CIJ inks help cut consumable consumption and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) by up to 50%, as standard, and up to 60% in consumable-saving mode (CSM), improving safety and TCO.
Maximise Uptime
Technology enhancements that maximize uptime, reduce maintenance and simplify daily operations in a connected environment.
Innovation
Engineered innovations based on your production lines and processes for long-term flexibility and value.
Easy to operate
Cutting-edge design with simplified UI and modular components for easy operation, maintenance or repair
Support
A dedicated sales and service support team to manage all your needs.
Thermal Inkjet
1000 Series
The Markem-Imaje Thermal Inkjet 1000 series offers high speed, reliable and user-friendly printing on Primary and Secondary packaging applications. With flexible printhead options and quality print with low maintenance.
Continuous Inkjet
SmartDate Series
The launch of the 3 latest TTO Coders with new-to-market functionality, makes it quicker to code these surfaces, while improving costs by providing deeper insights into production downtime and minimizing mistakes.
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What is a thermal inkjet printer used for?
Thermal inkjet printers are ideal for high-resolution coding on flat surfaces like cartons, labels, and film, commonly used in food and pharma packaging.
How does thermal transfer overprinting (TTO) work?
TTO printers apply ink from a ribbon onto flexible packaging using heat and pressure, offering durable, smudge-resistant codes for pouches, bags, and films.
When should I use a hot melt inkjet printer?
Hot melt printers are perfect for printing bold, high-contrast codes on porous surfaces like cardboard boxes and outer cases.
Are thermal and hot melt coders suitable for high-speed lines?
Yes — both coder types are engineered for fast production environments with minimal downtime.
What’s the difference between thermal inkjet and thermal transfer coders?
Thermal inkjet uses cartridges for drop-on-demand printing; TTO uses ribbons. TIJ is great for short runs; TTO for continuous packaging lines.
Do your printers support GS1 barcodes and traceability?
Yes — all our thermal, TTO, and hot melt coders support variable data, barcodes, and full traceability.