Ink and substrate guide
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Inkjet code quality guide
Practical checks for clearer date codes, batch numbers, barcodes and QR codes on packaging lines.
Practical checks for clearer date codes, batch numbers, barcodes and QR codes on packaging lines.
Code quality is shaped by more than the printer. Print distance, product control, substrate, ink dry time, line speed, encoder setup, sensor timing and operator cleaning routines all influence whether the code is readable at the end of the line.
| Common symptoms | Faint print, stretched characters, missing dots, smudging, poor contrast, unreadable QR codes |
|---|---|
| Likely causes | Wrong ink, excessive distance, unstable product, poor trigger timing, contamination or unsuitable surface |
| Useful checks | Sample print, dry time test, rub test, barcode scan test and line-speed confirmation |
| Related options | Ink and substrate guide, QR code inkjet printers and inkjet coding checklist |
Use these checks before you buy, quote or install a coder. They help reduce print defects, missed codes and unreliable date or batch marking once the line is running.
Send it with your enquiry so the coder type, bracket position, print head access and ink choice can be reviewed properly.
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Information to gather before requesting a coding machine recommendation.
View details →Send pack photos, code artwork, material, speed, code position and available line space. Lancing can then advise on the most suitable inkjet coding route.
Tell us what you need to code and where the coder has to fit on the line.