TIJ Hand Printer

Cost-effective and flexible

Efficient mobile marking for modern production processes

Smart printing solutions for digitalization

TIJ Handheld Printers (Thermal Inkjet Hand Printers)

Industrial marking plays a central role in modern production and logistics processes. Whether best-before dates, batch numbers, barcodes, or logos – reliable and flexible printing solutions are essential. TIJ hand printers (Thermal Inkjet hand printers) have established themselves in recent years as a particularly practical and cost-effective solution. They combine mobility, high print quality, and ease of use, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial sectors.

What is a TIJ handheld printer?

A TIJ handheld printer is based on thermal inkjet technology, which originally comes from the office environment (e.g. inkjet printers) and has been further developed for industrial applications. The devices are compact, portable, and enable direct printing on a wide variety of surfaces without fixed installation.

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In TIJ printing, the ink is applied to the product through microscopic nozzles. A heating element briefly heats the ink, causing a droplet to be precisely ejected. The result is a sharp, high-resolution print with up to 600 dpi.

Typical applications of TIJ hand printers in industry

Thanks to their versatility, TIJ handheld printers are used in numerous industrial sectors:

Food and beverage industry

In food production, clear and legally compliant labeling is essential. TIJ handheld printers are frequently used for:


  • Best-before dates (BBD)
  • Batch and lot numbers
  • Production and filling dates
  • QR and barcodes

The fast-drying inks are suitable for packaging made of cardboard, plastic, glass, or coated surfaces.

Pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry

In regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, precision and traceability are crucial. TIJ hand printers enable:


  • Serial numbers and codes for traceability, including modern coding formats from barcodes and QR codes to Data Matrix codes
  • High-resolution text and graphic printing
  • Mobile re-marking for small batches
Logistics, warehousing, and shipping

In the logistics sector, TIJ hand printers are used for flexible direct marking:


  • Shipping cartons and pallets
  • Barcodes for goods tracking
  • Product information and handling instructions

Hand printers are an efficient solution, especially for frequently changing print content or small production runs.

Industrial production and manufacturing

In metal, plastics, or electronics manufacturing, TIJ hand printers are used, among other things, for:


  • Part marking
  • Production codes
  • Inspection and quality markings

Thanks to specialized industrial inks, even demanding materials can be reliably printed.

Advantages of TIJ Handheld Printers Compared to Other Marking Systems

TIJ hand printers are a modern, flexible, and cost-effective solution for industrial marking. They are ideal for companies that want to print mobile, precise, and cost-efficiently – especially when handling variable data and smaller production runs.

Due to their high print quality, ease of use, and broad range of applications, TIJ hand printers have become an integral part of modern industrial processes.

Mobility and Flexibility
Mobility and Flexibility

TIJ hand printers are wireless and portable, making them ideal for use at changing workstations or directly on the production line.

Hand Printer GUI
Ease of Use

Most devices feature touchscreens, intuitive menus, and quick setup – even without extensive training.

High Print Quality
High Print Quality

With high resolution, TIJ hand printers are perfect for small text, barcodes, QR codes, as well as logos and graphics.

Low Maintenance Costs
Low Maintenance Costs

TIJ hand printers have no complex mechanics and no solvent circulation like CIJ printers. Ink cartridges are replaceable.

Integration, Safety & Interfaces

We view handheld printers not in isolation, but as part of your overall system – including safety technology, operating concept and interfaces.

  • Digital inputs/outputs for trigger, start/stop, status
  • TCP/IP, serial communication, optional fieldbus
  • API-based control for layout and data changes
  • Connection to ERP/MES systems and SQL databases
  • Vision systems for automatic code inspection

From Idea to Finished Marking Solution

  1. Analysis: products, materials, print content, line speed
  2. Selection of suitable technologies (TIJ, piezo, laser, ...)
  3. Feasibility tests & trials using original materials
  4. Concept including hardware, software & integration plan
  5. Installation, parameterization & commissioning
  6. Training & long-term technical support
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