{"id":35262,"date":"2025-06-27T07:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=blog&p=35262"},"modified":"2025-07-15T07:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:19:11","slug":"ink-vs-laser-print-technologies-for-packaging-which-is-best-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/ink-vs-laser-print-technologies-for-packaging-which-is-best-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) vs Laser Coding for Packaging: Which One Suits Your Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When coding on primary, secondary, or tertiary packaging, you need high-quality, cost-effective packaging printer marking that complements your operations. Continuous Inkjet<\/strong><\/a> (CIJ) and Laser Coding<\/strong><\/a> are the two most widely used technologies\u2014each with unique strengths. Here\u2019s a practical breakdown to help you choose the best fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIJ vs Laser Coding Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong> <\/td>CIJ (Continuous Inkjet)<\/strong> <\/td>Laser Coding<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Substrate Compatibility <\/td>Plastics, metals, glass, cardboard<\/td>Plastics, metals, glass <\/td><\/tr>
Print Permanency <\/td>Removable, ink-based <\/td>Permanent etch <\/td><\/tr>
Consumables & Maintenance <\/td>Requires ink, frequent upkeep<\/td>No consumables, low servicing<\/td><\/tr>
Print Speed & Orientation <\/td>Ultra-fast, multi-line flexible <\/td>High-quality, orientation-flexible <\/td><\/tr>
Cost Profile <\/td>Lower upfront, ongoing ink costs <\/td>Higher upfront, minimal running cost <\/td><\/tr>
Ideal Use Cases <\/td>Primary packaging, batch codes <\/td>Anti-counterfeit, pharmaceuticals <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Why Choose CIJ (Continuous Inkjet) as Packaging Printer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the most cost-effective choice, CIJ maintains an important place in the market as it can print on almost any substrate. A wide range of inks is available to use with CIJ printers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From cardboard and plastic<\/strong><\/a>, to paper, metal and <\/strong>glass<\/strong><\/a>, CIJ can print from one to multiple lines of text and simple graphics at high speeds of over 2600 characters per second.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further versatility is given by the compact printhead that can be situated above, beside or beneath a production line \u2013 even traversing from side to side across the line if necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n