A continuous inkjet printer is a type of inkjet printer that generates a continuous stream of ink droplets with a predefined diameter.
The term ‘CIJ printer’ is often used as an abbreviation of ‘continuous inkjet printer’.
In continuous inkjet printing, any droplets not needed to produce the printed image or text are given an electrical charge as they pass through a charge electrode. They are then deflected by another electrode into a recess where they are returned back to the ink container. The droplets required to produce the image or text are not charged and are directed onto the printing matrix.
Using a continuous inkjet printer to mark products has many advantages, including the following:
Continuous inkjet printers are used in a variety of sectors, including: