Valve Jet Printer

A valve jet printer is a non-contact inkjet printing technology used for marking, coding and labelling. It releases ink droplets through electronically controlled valves onto the surface, and is commonly used in industrial settings for product identification and packaging.

How it works

A series of electronically controlled valves open and close to release precise droplets of ink onto the surface, forming large characters. Because it is non-contact, it prints on moving products without touching them.

Substrate

Porous surfaces such as cartons and paper.

Capability

• Batch or lot numbers for product traceability.
• Expiry dates for perishable goods.
• Manufacturing dates for time-sensitive products.
• Serial numbers for individual product identification.
• Warning labels and safety instructions on consumer products.
• Variable data for personalised marketing or packaging.
• Alphanumerical characters.

Speed

Markem Imaje valve jet printers print from low up to high speed applications.

Consumables

Markem Imaje valve jet printers use either water-based or solvent-based consumables to suit various substrates.

Related coding and marking systems

• Continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers
• Thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers
• Laser coding systems
• Thermal transfer overprinters
• Large character inkjet printers
• Print and apply labelling