Sonic Industries Plastic Body Thermal Inkjet Date Coder – Handheld 12.7mm Printer

Description

Plastic Thermal Inkjet Date Coder – Handheld 12.7mm Printer

Introduction

In the packaging and manufacturing world, date coding is a critical requirement for quality assurance, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Whether you’re printing on plastic pouches, metal cans, or laminated cartons, your coding solution needs to be accurate, fast, and portable.

Meet the Plastic Thermal Inkjet Date Coder – Handheld 12.7mm Printer, a modern-day printing solution built for businesses of all sizes. With a lightweight plastic body and robust thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology, this handheld coder empowers you to print expiry dates, manufacturing dates, batch codes, barcodes, QR codes, and more — all in high resolution, right from your palm.

Whether you’re a startup or an established factory, this printer brings the power of industrial batch coding into a simple, plug-and-play handheld device.

 Product Description

 Overview

The Plastic Thermal Inkjet Date Coder – Handheld 12.7mm Printer is a lightweight, user-friendly coding solution designed for flexible, on-demand printing on various packaging surfaces. It uses TIJ 2.5 technology to deliver high-resolution (up to 600 DPI) prints on a wide range of materials including plastic, glass, metal, paper, and laminated film.

With a print height of 12.7mm, you can print bold and legible expiry dates, MRPs, batch numbers, logos, barcodes, QR codes, and more. Its ABS plastic body makes it ultra-portable, ideal for mobile workstations, warehouses, and production lines.

No need for bulky CIJ machines, compressed air, or complex maintenance — this printer is built to save time, space, and cost while delivering professional print results.

 Key Features

1. 12.7mm High Print Height

Get large, clear prints up to 12.7mm tall — ideal for expiry, batch, and manufacturing codes on any product type.

2. Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Technology

Leverages HP-based TIJ 2.5 technology for fast, precise printing with instant-dry solvent or water-based ink.

3. Plastic Lightweight Body

Made with durable ABS plastic, this handheld printer weighs less than 500g — perfect for mobile operations and extended use.

4. Full Touchscreen Control

With a 4.3” color touchscreen, users can design, preview, and print without connecting to a PC. User-friendly interface supports dynamic fields, logos, counters, and more.

5. Supports Multiple Print Types

Prints the following with ease:

• Expiry Date

• Manufacturing Date

• Batch/Lot Number

• MRP or Pricing

• QR Codes

• Barcodes (1D/2D)

• Serial Numbers

• Custom Text (multilingual)

• Company Logos or Icons

6. Portable, Battery-Powered

Equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery offering 6–8 hours of printing per charge. Ideal for field work and batch production.

7. Universal Surface Compatibility

Print on:

• Plastic (PET, HDPE, PVC)

• Glass bottles and jars

• Aluminum foil

• Metal tins and cans

• Laminated packaging films

• Wooden crates and cardboard

8. Cost-Efficient Operation

No expensive maintenance. Replace cartridges easily. Each cartridge offers up to 50,000+ prints.

 Ideal Use Cases

 How It Works

1. Insert the cartridge – Snap-fit ink cartridge (solvent/water-based).

2. Create or load a template – Use touchscreen to customize.

3. Position the printer on the surface.

4. Press the trigger – The device prints instantly.

5. Switch content easily between saved templates for different SKUs.

Benefits Over Traditional Coders

 Technical Specifications