Mathews CIJ Continous Ink Jet Printing

Continuous InkJet Printing (CIJ)

Continuous ink-jet is a non-contact form of high-speed printing used to apply variable information such as dates, text, batch codes, product names and logos to individual products on the production line. CIJ ink-jet printing is fast and versatile and can print on most materials regardless of size, shape and texture. Matthews CIJ printers are easy to use; they have proven reliability, superior design and are capable of matching the speeds of the fastest production lines.

These printers work by propelling a continuous stream of ink through a nozzle. This stream is broken down into identical droplets at a rate of up to 120,000 per second. These droplets are selectively charged and deflected to print dot matrix characters. Undeflected drops are recirculated.

All CIJ printers use the same basic technology, but they are not the same in terms of design. It is the Matthews CIJ design that makes the difference in performance and reliability. Before you buy a continuous ink-jet printer look at the printhead.

Our printhead is the cleanest, simplest and most durable design you can buy. Complicated printheads damage easily; the pipes carrying ink and solvent and the electrical cabling and circuitry are hermetically sealed inside the Jet-A-Mark printhead. This makes it more robust for everyday operation. The nozzle and gutter are solidly mounted so they cannot easily be knocked out of alignment. And a positive air option prevents airborne particles from entering the printhead and contaminating the ink.