Before buying
Check the sample pack, print location, character size and message format before choosing a machine.
Inkjet coding solution
printing barcodes on cartons
Barcode printing on cartons needs high resolution, good contrast, stable presentation and data control.
What to check firstSend your requirement
Check the pack, code and production line before choosing the printer
Inkjet systems for printing barcodes, product references, dates and batch codes directly onto cartons and sleeves.
The right recommendation depends on the material, print area, expected contrast, dry time, production speed and how operators will change messages. Lancing can look at your sample pack and advise whether CIJ, TIJ, large character or handheld inkjet is the best fit.
What information is needed to assess a carton barcode?
Send the required barcode type and encoded data, the actual carton finish and colour, the available print area and the orientation presented to the printer. Identify the intended scanner and any customer-defined verification or acceptance requirement. Compare the resulting code on the real carton after normal packing and handling. A code that looks sharp, or is read once, is not the same evidence as meeting an agreed verification requirement.
Print content
Date, batch, lot, expiry, serial number, barcode, QR code or simple product identification.
Pack surface
Plastic, glass, metal, carton, label, sleeve, pouch, tray, sack, case or coated packaging.
Line details
Speed, printhead position, product sensor, encoder, brackets, guards and operator access.
Need this on a live line?
Send the pack type, code example, line speed and available space. We can suggest the best coding route before you commit to a machine.
Where it fits
Typical production requirements
These pages are written around real packaging problems: substrate, line speed, print position, operator changeover and traceability content.
During installation
Plan brackets, sensor position, encoder use, guarding and operator access around the actual line.
After setup
Confirm code legibility, dry time, message control and routine cleaning so the line can run with confidence.
Related advice
Useful inkjet coding links
Compare machine types and related print requirements before requesting a recommendation.
Questions
Common questions
Can this type of inkjet coder print dates and batch numbers?
Yes. The usual print content is a date, batch number, lot code, expiry date, barcode, QR code or production reference. The best technology depends on the pack surface and line speed.
Will the code dry on plastic, glass or film?
Ink choice and print position matter. A sample pack check helps confirm contrast, adhesion and dry time before installation.
Can a coder be fitted to an existing packaging line?
Most installations can be designed around an existing conveyor or machine using brackets, sensors, encoders and practical guarding access.
Ask Lancing to recommend the right coder.
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