The most comprehensive range of compact industrial inkjet printing modules on the market
IIJ manufactures a wide range of single-pass inkjet print engines for numerous different applications. Our speciality is adapting our products to exactly meet our customer’s requirements. Our print engines have a well-deserved reputation for reliability. We understand what it takes to deliver a system that will work all day, every day in a typical industrial environment.
The speed, accuracy and very compact size of our engines makes them ideal for integration into existing production lines or presses.
Our technical experts have world-leading expertise in the practical application of inkjet. We understand that no two customers’ needs are quite the same. We know how to investigate each customer’s needs, to find the right ink and print “recipe”, and to demonstrate that we can deliver the quality, reliability and economic benefits needed.
We will always be honest about the drawbacks as well as the benefits of using inkjet in your application.
Which print engine is right for you?
Colour vs Mono printing
IIJ produce Print Engines for either full process colour (CMYK), called ColourPrint engines or single colour, called MonoPrint engines.
Process colour is used for the printing of images, where the process of mixing the 4 colours (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) enables a wide gamut of colours. These are applied in a single pass without pinning between colours, allowing the engines to be some of the most compact on the market.
The single colour engines are used for variable data, e.g. text and barcodes, in black, spot colour, such as red, but also white, varnish or even covert inks.
Small, Medium or Large print width
The IIJ engines come in a selection of widths, from 72 to 594mm, organised into a range of modules. The small modules, with print widths of either 72, 75, 142, or 149mm wide are typically used for small applications or lane printing. This is where a wider application is achieved using an assembly of many small modules printing in discreet lanes, ideal for packaging coding.
The medium modules have print widths of 212, 223, 282, 297, 352 or 371mm wide are typically used for narrow web applications such as labels and packaging. The largest engines come in print widths of 422, 445, 492, 520, 562 or 594mm. These are used mainly in wide web or sheet fed applications such as security printing, décor print or packaging.
Special inks or materials
As well as graphics applications, IIJ also supplies engines for printing speciality inks or materials. Commonly these will be covert security inks such as UV fluorescents or IR absorbing. Additionally, etch resist for printed electronics can be printed with our versatile engines.
For additional embellishment, spot varnish or even high build varnish can be printed on either web or sheet fed material.
Small
Available print types
IIJ Print Engines are available as either a process colour “ColourPrint”, or single/spot colour “MonoPrint” engines
ColourPrint
MonoPrint
72-75mm
142-149mm
Available print headsIIJ engines are fitted with two main families of Konica Minolta Print heads. Either the 600dpi KM1800iSHC or 360dpi KM1024iMHE/KM1024iLHE
KM1024i
KM1800i
Medium
Available print typesIIJ Print Engines are available as either a process colour “ColourPrint”, or single/spot colour “MonoPrint” engines
ColourPrint
MonoPrint
212-223mm
282-371mm
Available print headsIIJ engines are fitted with two main families of Konica Minolta Print heads. Either the 600dpi KM1800iSHC or 360dpi KM1024iMHE/KM1024iLHE
KM1024i
KM1800i
Large
Available print typesIIJ Print Engines are available as either a process colour “ColourPrint”, or single/spot colour “MonoPrint” engines
ColourPrint
MonoPrint
412-445mm
492-594mm
Available print headsIIJ engines are fitted with two main families of Konica Minolta Print heads. Either the 600dpi KM1800iSHC or 360dpi KM1024iMHE/KM1024iLHE
KM1024i
KM1800i
Configurable, adaptable print systems
IIJ is more than a supplier of standard high quality print modules. We pride ourselves on being a provider of tailored printing solutions, that really work for our customers. We work with many leading suppliers of inkjet inks to ensure we find the best solution for our customers’ applications. Also, by thorough investigation of the required pre-treatment, post-treatment, regulatory conditions and quality, we can supply or recommend as much or as little of the surrounding system as needed. From UV curing lamps, camera inspection systems or even complete material handling systems, we can utilise our wide range of partner companies to find the right solution.
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Customer Story
In 2024 IIJ Celebrates the 10yr Anniversary of working with Trader Plus, SA - By Nadina Using
An Introduction
Traderplus (Pty) Ltd a Division of Fineline Technologies looks back at 10 years of joint partnership with Industrial Inkjet Ltd and provides insight into their journey.
A journey that started in 2014, with the first installation completed in 2015, which has propelled Trader Plus to become leaders in the Swing Ticket industry.
Dudley Cherry, VP and General Manager for Durban, South Africa and Suzhou, China. Shown below with the first MonoPrint system back in 2015. Trader Plus has a very definite understanding of what digital inkjet technology and the ability of IIJ print modules brings to the company.
"Since our very first single colour / Mono inkjet system in 2015, Trader Plus, a Division of Fine Line Technologies, has strived to make a change in the swing ticket industry. By working closely with IIJ we have accomplished this exceptionally and have gone from our first single colour mono system, to having four full colour CMYK print solutions. Two of these are located in our Asia facility, in Suzhou, China.
Dudley Cherry at Installation of first IIJ Solution from the MonoPrint range.
In our shared quest for perfection and innovation, IIJ has assisted Trader Plus in 2022 in upgrading our systems by acquiring the newest technology using the KONICA MINOLTA, INC. print heads. It also includes a fully built in pre-heating system. This new system, provides dynamic resolution and superior quality"
Benefits
Touching upon the benefits to Trader Plus in using the IIJ print solution, Stanton Govender - Production Manager at Trader Plus Durban mentions the following:
The elimination of laborious plate changes and set up. With IIJ's print solution this is a thing of the past.Improved variable print capabilities, complete with colour brands, size curves and a range of other data.With the KM1800i print head in the new system solid block colours provide continuity of colour across the print.
Support and Service
The relationship between Industrial Inkjet and Trader Plus started in 2014 between Nadina Using , then Account Manager for IIJ and Pieter Le Grange who initially represented IIJ's interests in South Africa. Initially as MD for Nipson Technologies and Inkjet South Africa and moving onwards became an integral part of the IIJ team leading the IIJ SA unit. Pieter oversaw sales in the whole of Africa and surrounding territories including all current installations. He worked directly with Mike Thwaites from 2017. Pieter sadly passed away in late 2022.
Pieter Le Grange (Left) and Stanton Govender (right) at IIJ UK in May 2022 - signing off the FAT for their most current system from the ColourPrint HiQ range
The continued service and support has since been undertaken, exceptionally, by IIJ UK via the headquarters in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire.
Throughout the relationship over the nearly 10 years since the first meeting of IIJ and Trader Plus SA has been one of mutual collaboration and support.
"Working with the IIJ solution is an absolute dream. Its flexibility, user friendliness and speed definitely gives us the edge over any of our competitors"
Stanton Govender, Production Manager.
Training
On-going support for Traderplus and FineLine includes IIJ Academy, an on-site or remote option for training for system operators or advanced users. IIJ training includes optional courses on: Print head theory, Fluids (ink or functional fluids) testing, Electronics and software including waveform theory and direct to system (hands-on) training with either the customers systems or IIJ training modules.
A final request for quote from Dudley on his thoughts about IIJ and our on-going relationship have provided us with huge insight into the needs and requirements of our long standing customers. He also provides us with a little parting gift on this feelings on the partnership and the future.
"Trader Plus and Industrial Inkjet have become formidable partners in the innovation of the way swing tickets are printed, and we look forward to many more print solutions in the future"
-Dudley Cherry, VP and General Manager for South Africa and Asia.
Contact
For further information on IIJ's MonoPrint and ColourPrint ranges, and consultation on your next project contact the team on the following:
Email: sales@industrialij.comTel: 44 (0)1954 232023 opt#1mikethwaites@industrialij.com
In 2024 IIJ Celebrates the 10yr Anniversary of working with Trader Plus, [...]
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