FASTJET · CIJ · TIJ · LASER

Industrial coding.
Clear codes.
Built for your line.

Print manufacturing dates, expiry dates, lot numbers, barcodes and QR codes on products and packaging. Choose CIJ, TIJ or laser technology to suit your materials and production line, with application support from Better Code.

FASTJET F650 industrial inkjet printer with Better Code branding on a production line
FASTJET F650CIJ · Continuous production-line coding
01 Select for your material
02 Test your actual product
03 Installation and training
04 After-sales support
FIND YOUR CODING SOLUTION

Find the right coding technology
Make every product identifiable

Bottles, cartons, pouches and films need different coding solutions. We assess your material, line speed and print requirements before recommending a model.

FASTJET F650 continuous inkjet printer
CIJ · CONTINUOUS INKJET

Continuous production-line coding

FASTJET F650 / F640

Print dates and product codes on moving production lines, with ink selection and installation matched to the surface.

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TIJ coding on cartons and films with Better Code branding
TIJ · THERMAL INKJET

Code cartons and packaging films

FASTJET F3500 Series

F3511 and F3541 printers for cartons and films, with straightforward operation and ink selected for your substrate.

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S510 handheld date printer in use on a product
HANDHELD · Portable coding

Bring the printer to your product

S510 handheld inkjet printer

Print manufacturing dates, expiry dates and lot numbers for batch work or changing print locations. Get help with ink selection and testing on your actual material.

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Illustration of a FASTJET CO2 laser beside a bottled-water production line
CO₂ LASER · 40W

Mark PET bottles and non-metals

FASTJET F7100C Series

CO2 laser marking for non-metal materials. Match the wavelength to coated cartons, PET bottles and other applications through sample testing.

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Illustration of a FASTJET UV laser in a snack-pouch production line
UV LASER · 355 nm

Fine marking with UV technology

FASTJET F7100U Series

355 nm UV laser marking for plastics, polymers and other suitable materials, subject to sample testing. Available in 5W and 10W options.

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FASTJET F7100F Series fiber laser with an enlarged marking-head view
FIBER LASER · 20W / 30W

Mark metal with a fiber laser

FASTJET F7100F Series

1064 nm fiber lasers: F7121F 20W and F7131F 30W for metals and suitable plastics. Test your sample before selecting a model.

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Solutions for your industryFood & beverageCosmeticsPackagingIndustrial components
MFG / EXP DATE PRINTER GUIDE

Which type of date coding machine fits your production?

Better Code Co., Ltd. supplies handheld date printers, S500 conveyor packages and FASTJET CIJ, TIJ and laser systems for production lines. Print manufacturing dates, expiry dates, lot numbers, barcodes and QR codes on products and packaging. Our services include sample print testing, installation, operator training and after-sales support.

01 / HANDHELD

Handheld TIJ printers

For SMEs working in batches, bringing the printer to the product or changing print locations frequently. Suitable for cartons, labels and packaging when the ink matches the substrate.

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02 / WITH CONVEYOR

Printer and conveyor package (S500)

Use the printer by hand or mount it on a conveyor. A product sensor triggers automatic printing and the conveyor speed is adjustable, making this a practical starting point for more continuous coding.

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03 / PRODUCTION LINE

Production-line printers

For coding products as they move along the line: FASTJET F650/F640 CIJ for bottles, pouches and cartons; FASTJET F3500 TIJ for cartons and films; and CO2/UV lasers for ink-free marking.

CIJ · TIJ · Laser
Not sure where to start? Tell us three things.
1) Daily output or production speed. 2) The material and surface, such as plastic, paper or film. 3) Your print content and approximate budget.
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AUTOMATION & SOFTWARE

Go beyond coding
Connect your production line

Reduce repetitive tasks, connect machines and use production data to support decisions. Start with the bottleneck, then scale to fit your business.

Production-line automation by Better Code
01 / FACTORY AUTOMATION

Fewer manual steps. Smoother production.

Conveyors, PLC/HMI systems, control panels and automated machinery designed to work with your printers and existing processes.

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Production software connecting machine data and dashboards
02 / SOFTWARE & INTEGRATION

See production data in one place

Connect printers, automation and vision systems to production status displays, dashboards and OEE reporting according to your project scope.

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01 / DISCOVER

Understand your application

Your product, process and production challenge

02 / DESIGN

Design around your line

Space, speed and connection requirements

03 / IMPLEMENT

Install and test

Verify operating conditions before handover

04 / SUPPORT

Train and support

Help your team operate with confidence

KNOWLEDGE BEFORE INVESTMENT

Understand your options
Invest in the right solution

Practical guides and answers to help you discuss your application, compare technologies and assess operating costs.

Choosing between CIJ and TIJ printers
GUIDE · CODING

CIJ or TIJ?
Which fits your application?

Start with the material, line speed and operating requirements.

Read the guide
TIJ coding on cartons and films
APPLICATION · TIJ

Date coding on cartons and films
with FASTJET F3500

Compare F3511 and F3541 before choosing your printer.

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Factory automation planning
SOLUTION · AUTOMATION

Starting with automation
Which process comes first?

Assess bottlenecks and design around real operating conditions.

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ANSWERS BEFORE YOU INVEST

Questions
before you invest

Not sure where to begin?
Better Code can assess your product samples and production process.

Are date coders and date printers the same thing?

Yes. Both terms describe equipment that prints manufacturing dates, expiry dates and lot numbers. Better Code offers handheld TIJ printers for batch work, conveyor-mounted systems such as FASTJET CIJ and TIJ F3500 andlaser marking systemsfor ink-free marking. Choose according to material, line speed and code content, then test your actual product before deciding.

Should I choose CIJ or TIJ for date coding?

Consider the material, ink, printing distance, line speed and operating hours together. Test an actual sample to check print quality and adhesion before selecting a model.

How do I choose between CO2 and UV lasers?

The F7100C uses CO2 laser technology with wavelengths selected for substrates such as coated paper and PET. The F7100U uses 355 nm UV technology for suitable plastics and polymers. Test the mark on your actual material before choosing a system.

What should I test before buying?

Print your actual message on the actual material. Check clarity, drying time, adhesion and print position, then assess line speed and installation requirements.

What operating costs should I consider beyond the printer price?

Consider ink and consumables, maintenance, replacement parts, downtime and after-sales support against your print volume and operating pattern.

Does an SME need to automate the entire production line?

You can start with a bottleneck or repetitive process, assess the results and expand later. Consider output, available space and budget together.

Can existing machinery connect to production software?

We first need to check the machine models, communication interfaces and accessible data. These determine the appropriate dashboard, integrations and functions.

What information do I need for a quotation?

Prepare site photos or videos, product samples, materials, dimensions, print content, line speed, installation space and the improvements you want to achieve.

Where can I buy manufacturing and expiry date printers?

Better Code Co., Ltd. supplies handheld date printers, S500 conveyor packages and FASTJET CIJ, TIJ and laser systems for production lines. Call +66 2 170 9611, contact LINE @bettercode or use the quotation button on this website. Product samples can be submitted for print testing before selection.

How do handheld, conveyor-package and production-line printers differ?

Handheld printers suit batch work where the printer is brought to the product. The S500 package supports handheld use or conveyor mounting with sensor-triggered printing. Production-line CIJ, TIJ and laser systems code products as they move continuously past the print position. Select the technology according to material, speed and code content.

How does daily print volume affect printer selection?

A handheld printer or S500 package may suit intermittent or batch work. Continuous all-day conveyor production generally calls for a line-mounted system. Achievable speed depends on the model, message size and substrate. Share your daily output, conveyor speed and product samples for assessment and print testing.

Start with your production challenge
Find the right solution with Better Code

Send product photos, print requirements or a short video of your production line.

Guides to automation, date coding and machine vision