Case Coding Printers
Large-character and high-resolution printing of barcodes, logos and text directly on shipping cases.
Also called large-character inkjet printers, high-resolution case coders and carton printers.
What these machines do
Printing directly on corrugated cases removes pre-printed box inventory and labels. High-resolution piezo systems print GS1 barcodes and logos up to full panel height; valve-jet systems print rugged large characters on sacks, timber and drums.
Piezo printheads fire oil- or UV-based ink from hundreds of nozzles arranged in a vertical array, building the image as the case passes on the conveyor. Valve-jet (drop-on-demand) heads use seven or sixteen solenoid valves to place larger drops for bold alphanumeric text. A central controller manages one to four heads and takes data from ERP or WMS.
Typical options
- Second head for opposite-side printing
- Bulk ink system with low-level alarm
- Retracting head mount to protect against damaged cases
- Barcode validation scanner
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Case Coding Printers at work
A closer look at a typical installation. Ask us for a live demonstration on your own product.
Case Coding Printers
18 mm High-Resolution Case Coder
Sharp text and small barcodes on corrugated cases.
72 mm High-Resolution Case Coder
Logos, GS1 barcodes and text in one pass.
144 mm Full-Panel Case Printer
Print the whole side panel on plain cases.
Large-Character DOD Inkjet Printer
Bold, rugged characters on cases, sacks, timber and drums.
Models at a glance
| Model | Machine | Technology | Print height | Resolution | Max line speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC-18 | 18 mm High-Resolution Case Coder | Piezo drop-on-demand | 18 mm | 180 dpi | 60 m/min |
| CC-72 | 72 mm High-Resolution Case Coder | Piezo drop-on-demand | 72 mm | 180 dpi | 60 m/min |
| CC-144 | 144 mm Full-Panel Case Printer | Piezo drop-on-demand | 144 mm (2 × 72 mm) | 180 dpi | 50 m/min |
| CC-D7 | Large-Character DOD Inkjet Printer | Valve-jet drop-on-demand | 10–60 mm (7 or 16 dots) | Dot matrix | 120 m/min |
Typical configurations. Final values are confirmed in your quotation.
Process sequence
Guide
Side rails hold the case a constant distance from the printhead.
Detect
A photo-eye senses the leading edge; an encoder tracks speed.
The head prints text, graphics and barcodes on the passing panel.
Absorb
Ink wicks into the board and is dry to the touch within seconds.
Scan
An optional scanner confirms barcode readability before palletizing.
Common questions
Can inkjet-printed barcodes meet retailer requirements?
Direct print or print-and-apply labels?
What about recycled or dark board?
Tell us about your product
Send a sample, a drawing or just a description. We will recommend the right machine and show you the result.