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PIEZO ELECTRIC INKJET (PIJ)

Precision PIJ printing that delivers sharp barcodes, fine text, and long‑lasting marks with exceptional accuracy.

What is PIJ?

Piezo Inkjet (PIJ) printing is an advanced, high resolution marking technology designed for manufacturers who need crisp, detailed, and durable codes on a wide range of substrates. Unlike thermal inkjet or continuous inkjet systems, PIJ uses piezoelectric actuators to eject ink droplets with exceptional accuracy, making it ideal for barcodes, QR codes, logos, and fine text.

PIJ printers are widely used in industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, and industrial packaging. They excel in applications where print quality, ink flexibility, and long term reliability are essential. With the ability to run pigment, solvent, dye based and UV curable inks, PIJ systems deliver sharp, high contrast marks that remain readable throughout the product’s lifecycle.

Advantages / Key Features

High resolution printing

Wide ink compatibility

Excellent adhesion

Low noise, low maintenance operation

Efficient ink usage

Easy integration

Scalable print bars

How this product works

PIJ printing works by using piezoelectric crystals or ceramics that flex when electrically charged, generating precise pressure pulses that eject ink droplets from the printhead. This non thermal, mechanically controlled process allows for extremely accurate droplet placement, resulting in sharp, high resolution codes even at high speeds.

PIJ supports a wide variety of ink, including UV curable, solvent based, dye based and pigment inks, making it suitable for challenging substrates such as plastics, glass, metals, coated cartons, and flexible films. Our technology is engineered for durability: piezo printheads have long lifespans, require minimal maintenance, and deliver consistent performance over millions of cycles.
Manufacturers choose PIJ when they need premium print quality, long lasting adhesion, and the flexibility to meet evolving regulatory and traceability requirements.

Industries & Applications

Food & beverage

Food & beverage

Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical

Flexible films and foil

Flexible films and foil

Paper/ cartons

Paper/ cartons

Cables and wires

Cables and wires

Sachet printing

Sachet printing

Metal cans

Metal cans

Wood and lumber

Wood and lumber

Packaging companies

Packaging companies

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, PIJ is ideal for detailed, high contrast codes that require excellent readability.

PIJ works on plastics, metals, coated cartons, glass, films, foils, paper, and more.

No, piezo printheads are long lasting and require minimal servicing compared to other technologies.

Yes, modern PIJ systems can keep up with medium to high speed lines while maintaining print quality.

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