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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.
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