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Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™

Print variable data, barcodes, and graphics with crisp 600 dpi quality—powered by MPERIA®.

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What are MPERIA L-Series thermal inkjet printers?

MPERIA L‑Series thermal inkjet printers deliver high‑speed, high‑resolution printing for primary and secondary packaging.

The L‑Series printers are engineered for manufacturers who demand precision, speed, and flexibility in high‑resolution marking and coding. Designed for primary and secondary packaging applications, the L‑Series prints logos, QR and 2D codes, small text, and more with true 600 dpi resolution.

  • Maintenance: Cartridge based printheads means virtually no maintenance
  • Inks: In-house engineered inks deliver optimal performance on your porous and non-porous substrates
  • Flexibility: Superior flexibility in mounting fitting a wide variety of mark heights
  • Resolution: True 600 dpi resolution at 200 ft/min for incredibly clear, crisp marks
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Why Choose Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™?

Clean and Simple

Solvent-Free Options: No messy solvents that require special handling or environmental controls

Reduced Contamination Risk: Sealed cartridge system prevents ink exposure and clogging

Simplified Operator Training: Cartridges and printheads can be swapped in seconds, keeping your line running

Cost-Effective , High-Quality

Predictable Operating Costs: Fixed-cost cartridges eliminate ink waste and measurement complexity

High-Resolution Output: True 600 dpi resolution at 200 ft/min for incredibly crisp, clear marks

Extended Cartridge Life: Superior in-house ink engineering and custom ink development ensures exceptional performance on your substrates

Reliable at High-Speeds

Match Line Speeds: Twice as fast as competitive systems, up to 3200 ft/min

Instant Startup: No warm-up time or cleaning cycles – ready to print immediately

Minimal Downtime: Drop-in cartridge replacement in under 30 seconds during production
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"Another advantage found with Matthews is the ink. We didn't think that the ink could make such a difference, but the Matthews' ink is quite a bit better than the inks we had used in the past as well."
Coby Gifford / Product Manager / Estiframe Technologies, Inc.
"We looked at three or four other companies and other marking systems, but we chose Matthews for a variety of reasons. Number one, we liked their technology. We liked the cartridge system, because every time we changed cartridges, we got a new printhead installed. We liked the options – they had bag systems or bulk systems. And the setup and customization we were able to do, Matthews worked with us throughout the whole project to a large testing timeframe, and we were able to do customizations that we needed to do. I thought the customer service was just excellent, so that’s a lot of the reasons we went with Matthews."
Larry Beckman / VP of Manufacturing / Mt. Olive Pickle

Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™ Products

L-Series L50 thermal inkjet printer shown in an angled product view with four print cartridges for high-resolution coding and marking.
Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™

L50 Thermal Inkjet Printer

Ideal for larger graphics and multiple lines of text printing on case packing, pre-printed boxes with knock-out areas, food packaging with branded information, SKUs, and many secondary packaging substrates.

  • Max Print Speed: 1,600 ft / min (488 m / min)
  • Max Print Speed Conditions: @ 75 DPI
  • Print Height: 2” (50 mm)
  • Print Direction: Horizontal, Down
  • Throw Distance: ¼ ” (6.4 mm)
  • Printhead Technology: Thermal Inkjet
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Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™

L25 Thermal Inkjet Printer

Ideal for small graphics and logos for printing and coding on tray-packs, corrugate boxes, cases, glossy pre-printed boxes as well as lumber and engineered wood where retail branding is important.

  • Max Print Speed: 1,600 ft / min(488 m / min)
  • Max Print Speed Conditions: @ 75 DPI
  • Print Height: 1” (25 mm)
  • Print Direction: Horizontal, Down
  • Throw Distance: ¼ ” (6.4 mm)
  • Printhead Technology: Thermal Inkjet
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Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™

L12 Thermal Inkjet Printer

Ideal for primary printing; lot, batch, and barcoding application with UPC-A or 2D codes; excellent for coding expiration dates on cardboards and plastics for items like cereal, bread bags, and other food goods as well as health and beauty items.

  • Max Print Speed: 1,600 ft / min (488 m / min)
  • Max Print Speed Conditions: @ 75 DPI
  • Print Height: ½ ” (12 mm)
  • Print Direction: Horizontal, Down
  • Throw Distance: ¼ ” (6.4 mm)
  • Printhead Technology: Thermal Inkjet
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Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™

L1 Thermal Inkjet Printer

Perfect for primary packaging, commercial printing like mailings, promotional coding, lottery coding and serialization. Compact design makes it perfect for production lines with size limitations.

  • Max Print Speed: 1,600 f/min (488 m/m)
  • Max Print Speed Conditions: @ 75 DPI
  • Print Height: ½ ” (12 mm)
  • Print Direction: Horizontal, Down
  • Throw Distance: ¼ ” (6.4 mm)
  • Printhead Technology: Thermal Inkjet
Matthews ViaPack marking product.
Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™

VIApack™

A complete, affordable and easy-to-install printing bundle that comes with a controller, a printhead, a mounting and a photocell; ready to print out of the box.

  • Max Print Speed: 200 ft / min (61 m / min)
  • Max Print Speed Conditions: @ 600 DPI
  • Print Height: 1” (25 mm)
  • Print Direction: Horizontal, Down
  • Throw Distance: ¼ ” (6.4 mm)
  • Printhead Technology: Thermal Inkjet
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Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™

CT1000™ Thermal Inkjet Printer

Ideal starter thermal inkjet printer for manufacturers who want to mark cartons, cases, or products with clear, consistent codes—without the complexity or cost of traditional systems. This compact, all-in-one solution sets up in minutes and delivers high-speed performance with zero hassle.

  • Max Print Speed: Up to 249 f/min (76m/min)
  • Max Print Speed Conditions: @ 300 DPI
  • Print Direction: Horizontal
  • Throw Distance: 3-5 mm
  • Printhead Technology: Thermal Inkjet

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Model comparison

L-Series L50 thermal inkjet printer shown in an angled product view with four print cartridges for high-resolution coding and marking.
Matthews ViaPack marking product.
Thermal Inkjet Printers MPERIA® L-Series™
L50 Thermal Inkjet Printer
L25 Thermal Inkjet Printer
L12 Thermal Inkjet Printer
L1 Thermal Inkjet Printer
VIApack™
CT1000™ Thermal Inkjet Printer
Max Speed
1,600 ft / min (488 m / min)
1,600 ft / min(488 m / min)
1,600 ft / min (488 m / min)
1,600 f/min (488 m/m)
200 ft / min (61 m / min)
Up to 249 f/min (76m/min)
Speed Conditions
@ 75 DPI
@ 75 DPI
@ 75 DPI
@ 75 DPI
@ 600 DPI
@ 300 DPI
Throw Distance
¼ ” (6.4 mm)
¼ ” (6.4 mm)
¼ ” (6.4 mm)
¼ ” (6.4 mm)
¼ ” (6.4 mm)
3-5 mm
Print Direction
Horizontal, Down
Horizontal, Down
Horizontal, Down
Horizontal, Down
Horizontal, Down
Horizontal

Frequently Asked Questions

What Consumables Are Required?

Required consumables include ink cartridges and lint-free wipes.

What Maintenance Is Required?

The L-Series requires no scheduled service. Thermal inkjet cartridges require replacement when empty.

What Is the Message Changeover Process Like?

Message creation, storage, and selection are managed through the MPERIA® platform. Messages can be created manually on the controller, downloaded remotely, or imported via USB drive.

What Types of Marks Can I Make?

Alphanumeric text, barcodes, 2D codes, logos and graphics, batch and lot codes.

What Is the Maximum Print Area?

L12: Up to 0.5 inches (12 mm). L25: Up to 1 inch (24 mm). L50: Up to 2 inches (50 mm). Multiple printheads can be stitched together to produce larger graphics, marks, or multi-line messages.

What Substrates Can I Mark On?

The L-Series marks on both porous and non-porous substrates, including corrugated cardboard, paperboard, Kraft and coated cartons, plastics and films, foils, coated labels, and lumber and engineered wood products.