Smart-Jet HEX Printer with High-Resolution TIJ Technology

Smart-Jet HEX Printer for High-Resolution Industrial Marking

The Smart-Jet HEX printer is a thermal inkjet (TIJ) solution designed for complex marking applications on both primary and secondary packaging. It allows direct printing on one or more lanes, including simultaneous printing on both sides of the product.

Equipped with a 10-inch touchscreen LCD display, this unit enables advanced inline print management. Moreover, it can control up to six TIJ printheads simultaneously, with options including PRO, MAX, and REACH models.

Thanks to these features, the printer delivers high-resolution output for text, dates, counters, barcodes, logos, and Julian dates, all with maintenance-free operation.

Technical Features of the Smart-Jet HEX Printer

This printer is ideal for production lines that require speed, flexibility, and multi-head management. It is particularly suited for multi-lane packaging, rolls, and inline boxes. Therefore, it can be easily integrated into existing production setups. For example, it works well with automated packaging lines.

Smart-Jet HEX Printer – Technical Specifications

• Maximum print height: up to 152 mm (with multiple heads)
• Controls up to 6 TIJ printheads
• Compatible with PRO, MAX, and REACH printheads
• 10” touchscreen LCD for full control
• Dual-side printing capability
• High-resolution output for text, logos, barcodes, and tracking
• Maintenance-free operation

Compatible Printheads for the Smart-Jet HEX

The Smart-Jet HEX configuration supports up to six printheads, which can be combined to suit specific needs. Each head is designed for a particular requirement—some for high-speed printing, others for difficult substrates. This makes the system adaptable across various production lines.

PRO Printhead

• Print height: up to 12.7 mm
• Inks: water or solvent-based, multiple colors available
• Max speed: 230 m/min
• Max distance to surface: 5 mm
• Up to 6 lines of text

MAX Printhead

• Print height: up to 25.4 mm
• Inks: water or solvent-based
• Max speed: 120 m/min
• Max distance to surface: 4 mm
• Up to 12 lines of text

REACH Printhead

• Print height: up to 12.7 mm
• Ink: fast-drying MEK, available in black and red
• Max speed: 40 m/min
• Max distance to surface: 10 mm
• Up to 6 lines of text

Industrial Applications of the Smart-Jet HEX Printer

The Smart-Jet HEX is designed for demanding production environments. It is especially suited for lines requiring multiple printheads, high resolution, and custom marking capabilities. Furthermore, the system is flexible enough to integrate with existing lines without structural modifications. Setup is fast and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each facility.

Use Cases for the Smart-Jet HEX Printer

• Multi-lane box and case coding
• Simultaneous dual-side product printing
• Marking of date, time, batch, counters, and shift codes
• Traceability for logistics and industrial packaging
• Printing on plastic, cardboard, metal, and other substrates