Choosing between PIJ and TIJ requires understanding the actual printing task. For applications demanding wide-format online printing, scalable print width, high-definition variable content and UV LED curing, the PIJ platform described in the catalog provides a purpose-built industrial solution. The decision should be based on substrate, required print area, production speed and information complexity.
Start with Printing Width
The required print area can quickly narrow the technology choice.
The PIJ catalog provides multiple printhead configurations and scalable printing widths.
This makes it particularly relevant when a production line needs more than a narrow coding area.
Consider Information Complexity
PIJ supports:
Text
Images
1D barcodes
2D codes
Sequential numbers
Variable information
Consider the Ink and Curing Process
The catalog specifies UV ink and LED-UV curing.
This is an important part of the PIJ printing architecture and should be considered when evaluating the production process.
Consider Future Expansion
The system also provides a secondary development interface, giving manufacturers additional options where customized functionality is required.
Conclusion
PIJ versus TIJ is not simply a question of print quality. Printing width, UV curing, variable data and future integration requirements should all influence the final selection.
