Date coding guidance for factories and SMEs

Guidance on date printers, inks, inspection and production-line equipment to help compare options and prepare for print testing or a quotation.

How do CIJ and TIJ differ?

CIJ printers

Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) prints without contacting the product. It suits continuous production, high-speed applications and shaped surfaces such as bottles, cans, cables and packaging. Explore FASTJET CIJ Date Coding Printers

TIJ Printers

Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) produces high-resolution text and barcodes with convenient cartridge replacement and startup. Assess it for cartons, labels, pouches and SME applications. Explore Thermal inkjet printers

How to choose the right system

  • Identify the substrate and surface, such as plastic, film, metal, paper or glass.
  • Define the message: manufacturing date, expiry date, lot number, barcode or QR code.
  • Specify line speed and daily output.
  • Measure the print area, clearance and mounting location.
  • Test actual samples before selecting the printer and ink formulation.

How should inks and ribbons be selected?

Ink must suit the surface, drying time, adhesion, product background and operating environment. Choose wax, wax-resin or resin barcode ribbons for the label and durability required. Explore Inks and ribbons for your coding equipment

Equipment for consistent coding

Conveyors and automatic feeders help control product movement and position, while Machine vision inspection checks messages, barcodes and print accuracy according to the system configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What information is needed for sample testing?

Send product photos or samples, material, print-area dimensions, required content and production speed to assess the printer and ink under realistic conditions.

What if I am not ready to buy a printer?

Consider printer rental or contract date coding according to the duration and volume of work.

What should I prepare if my existing printer has a problem?

Provide the brand, model, symptoms, screen or print-quality photos, and when the problem began. Contact our date printer service team

Get advice from Better Code

Call +66 2 170 9611, +66 92 238 8777 or +66 94 490 0009; LINE Official: @bettercode; or complete the quotation form