Continuous Inkjet Printers

Full line of industrial continuous inkjet printers for marking and coding applications

Ideal for printing on both flat and curved surfaces, continuous inkjet is a non-contact printing method that utilizes a range of continuous inkjet inks to print on almost any substrate. With over 50 years of development experience, Videojet offers a range of CIJ printers and deep application expertise to help you identify the right printing solutions for your needs. Videojet inkjet printers are:

Simple with the Smart Cartridge™ fluid delivery system to virtually eliminate spills and help ensure the correct fluids are being used
Easy to use with long run times between preventive maintenance
Reliable with on-board Code Assurance features to help prevent coding mistakes
A natural fit in your line with auto-cleaning printheads for fast start-ups

Print batch codes, serial numbers, barcodes, and traceability information on products and packaging with Videojet continuous inkjet printers. Videojet will help you select the ideal printers and inks for your production or packaging operation. Talk to a Videojet application expert.

Videojet can also help you adjust to GS1 and FSMA standards, by ensuring your product coding and traceability processes are fully aligned with the latest compliance requirements.

Videojet standard CIJ printers

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1880 +

Ideal for 24/7 operations, tough conditions, and complex production line integration. Proactive analytics are enabled by constant monitoring and sm…

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1580 +

Ideal for operations with medium to high throughput and basic production line integration requirements.

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1280

Ideal for single shift and intermittent operations with basic production line integration requirements.

Videojet specialty CIJ printers

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1880 UHS

Ultra-high-speed printing for the fastest production lines, delivering exceptional code quality and printer reliability.

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1880 HR

High-resolution printing of micro-characters and 2D/QR codes with highest-resolution using optimized fonts and precise drop control.

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1580 C

Next-generation high-contrast printer for dark substrates. Utilizes soft-pigmented inks but performs like a standard dye-based printer.

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1620 FG

The 1620FG offers unparalleled reliability for food-grade coding, ensuring that your operations run smoothly with consistent quality output.

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Applications

Videojet continuous ink printers are used by manufacturers to mark batch, lot, date, and traceability codes, serial numbers, barcodes, and product information on products and packaging with dye-based, pigmented, UV, and food grade ink options available.

continuous inkjet printer used on a dairy carton

Videojet 1880 + CIJ printer used on a beverage glass cola bottle

Videojet 1880 UHS industrial inkjet printer used on a plastic pharma tube

CIJ printed expiration date on flexible plastic bread bag packaging

CIJ printed sell-by date on flexible bread packaging film

Continuous inkjet (CIJ) date code printed on plastic beverage bottles

CIJ printed batch code on the bottom of a metal can of green beans

CIJ 1580+ printing best-by date and time code on paperboard pet food carton

CIJ 1880+ printing best-by date code on dairy paperboard carton packaging

CIJ printed identification code on automotive rubber hose

CIJ printed 2D code on pharmaceutical plastic vial under ultraviolet light

FAQS

Are continuous inkjet printers suitable for high-speed production?

Designed for medium to ultra-high-speed production lines, these systems can operate in 24/7 manufacturing environments while maintaining reliable performance and consistent code quality.

What industries use continuous inkjet printers?

Manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and broader industrial sectors rely on continuous inkjet printers for high-speed batch and date coding applications.

What surfaces can CIJ printers print on?

CIJ printers can print on both flat and curved surfaces and are suitable for a wide range of substrates, including plastic, glass, metal, cartons, flexible packaging, and more.

What inks are available for CIJ printers?

CIJ printers are available with a range of ink options, including dye-based, pigmented, UV, and food-grade inks. These options support different substrates, code visibility needs, and application requirements. To find the right printer and ink for your production or packaging operation, talk to a Videojet application expert.

What types of codes can continuous inkjet printers print?

Continuous inkjet printers can print batch codes, lot numbers, expiration dates, serial numbers, barcodes, and traceability information on products and packaging. Depending on the application, they can also support specialized coding needs such as high-resolution micro-characters and 2D or QR codes.