Small Character Inkjet Coders

Small character inkjet coders are used for marking bottles with expiration dates and/or batch or lot numbers They are also integrated into labeling machines to print codes on labels.

Small character ink jet coders generally print codes that are not much higher than 1/8".  The capability of a small character inkjet coder can be as little as a single line and as many as 4 lines.

Another aspect of small character ink jet coders to consider is the types of inks that they can run.  For instance our economy models run only alcohol or water based inks which limits the range of materials they can successfully code. Our premium models can run a much wider range of inks, including MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) based inks which are classified as an hazardous chemical, but is very effective if you need quick drying and adhesion.

This is why careful evaluation of your products is important.  If you do not wish to have exposure to chemicals like MEK (and that is all that will work), you may need to consider other packaging materials that can accept less hazardous ink formulations for use with your ink jet coder.

Please send your samples to Busch Machinery and we will test them to ensure the right inkjet coder solution.

Small Character Ink Jet Coder

Economy Ink-jet Coders	Premium Inkjet Coders
EV-SC Economy Inkjet Coder	Hitachi PB-260
Econo-Jet Ink jet coder	Hitachi PXP-460
There is a considerable difference in costs between economy and premium inkjet coders. The reasons for this are numerous, but basically it is all about the ink delivery and the ink itself.  Premium ink jet coders can use inks that are much faster drying so they need more controls to keep the nozzles clean. This does not mean that economy models are bad, just that the range of applications is much more limited.	Hitachi PXRH

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