IP-320 High-Speed Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printer

Q: How do I start up and shut down the IP-320 CIJ printer properly?

To start, turn on the side power switch, press F1 to feed the ink line, and after 3 minutes press F2 to turn on high pressure and enter ready status. To shut down, press F1 while the ink line is fed; the printer will automatically flush and enter stop status after about 3 minutes before powering off.

This product is an advanced industrial continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer, perfectly tailored for high-speed coding and marking on diverse manufacturing lines in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries. Built with a robust stainless steel cabinet and precision fluid control system, it delivers high-definition non-contact printing for production dates, batch numbers, expiration dates, logos, and variable barcodes. Featuring automatic viscosity control, intelligent diagnostics, multi-level password protection, and reliable nozzle flushing technology, it ensures long-term operational stability, low maintenance, and exceptional print clarity on both flat and curved surfaces.

I. Product Overview

Product Category: Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printer / Industrial Coding & Marking Machine
Application Scenarios: Widely used for high-speed, non-contact inline coding of production dates, batch numbers, expiration dates, shift codes, serial numbers, and barcodes on plastic bottles, glass, metal cans, films, cables, pipes, and cartons.
Core Functions:
Automatic Viscosity & Pressure Regulation: Real-time monitoring and adjustment of target viscosity (VMS) and ink pressure to maintain optimal droplet formation and printing consistency.
Comprehensive Message Editing: Supports multi-line text, custom logos, serial counters, real-time clocks, shifts, various 1D/2D barcodes (Code39, EAN, UPCA, Code128, QR, DM), and multiple font matrices (5 to 32 dots).
Smart Nozzle Flushing & Maintenance: Built-in automated cleaning and nozzle purge procedures to clear residue, prevent clogging, and maintain straight ink streams.
Flexible Trigger Control: Supports manual printing, continuous printing mode for cables/pipes, and dual photocell/shaft encoder synchronization for variable line speeds.

II. Core Advantages

Robust Industrial Design & Reliability
Housed in a durable, heavy-duty industrial cabinet with clear LED status indicators (Fault, Warning, Ready) and intuitive diagnostic screens for instant performance tracking.
Advanced Viscosity Management & Fluid Control
Intelligent closed-loop ink system automatically manages makeup solvent additions and viscosity levels to prevent printing blur or drop-breakup issues.
User-Friendly Operation & Multi-Level Security
Features a full-size keyboard and clear LCD display with multi-level password protection (Customer and Maintenance levels) to secure system settings against unauthorized changes.
Extensive Font & Barcode Customization
Allows creation of custom logos using a flexible point-by-point editor, along with advanced text attributes such as invert, reverse, double/triple dot bolding, and variable character width/height.
Comprehensive Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Support
Dedicated diagnostics screen displays real-time parameters (temperatures, pressure, phase profile, gutter status) to simplify remote troubleshooting and technical support.

III. Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Specification
Model	IP-320
Target Viscosity (VMS Set)	30 (adjustable based on ink type and temperature)
Target Pressure (Ink Pressure)	320 psi
Print Font Matrices	5, 7, 9, 11, 16, 24, and 32-point dot matrix
Character Height	1–10 levels adjustable
Character Width	1–99,999 units
Character Gap	0–9 units
Packing / Print Speed	Dependent on character width, line speed, and synchronizer usage
Power Supply / Voltage	Standard industrial power specifications (proper grounding required)
Supported Barcodes	Code39, EAN8/13, UPCA, Code128, ITF (2 of 5), QR code, DataMatrix (DM)
Operating Diagnostics	Real-time pressure, ink temperature, cabinet temperature, head temperature, phase profile

IV. Sales Recommendations & FAQ

Sales Recommendations

Substrate & Environment Assessment: Evaluate the customer's production environment, line speed, and substrate material (glass, plastic, metal, or cable) to recommend the appropriate ink type (compatible with 630, B600, 601, A630, 680, 619, 669 inks).
Line Integration Accessories: Confirm if the customer requires external shaft encoders for unsteady conveyor speeds or dual photocells for precise product detection.
Maintenance & Safety Training: Advise operators to wear protective glasses and resistant gloves when handling makeup solvents and to utilize the automated nozzle flush procedures regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I start up and shut down the IP-320 CIJ printer properly?
A1: To start, turn on the side power switch, press "F1" to feed the ink line, and after 3 minutes press "F2" to turn on high pressure and enter ready status. To shut down, press "F1" while the ink line is fed; the printer will automatically flush and enter stop status after about 3 minutes before powering off.
Q2: What should I do if the print quality becomes poor or incomplete?
A2: First, check the distance between the printhead and the object, verify character height/width settings, and run the automated nozzle flush or purge function to clean the nozzle and gutter.
Q3: Can the printer handle unsteady production line speeds?
A3: Yes. You can connect an external shaft encoder (synchronizer) and select the external synchronizer source in the print control menu to synchronize printing with variable conveyor speeds.

V. English Marketing Video

Watch the video demonstration here: https://youtu.be/OGYuJGPuNLk?si=uwdkFcxiXky6wvvq

VI. Workflow

Power-Up & System Check: Verify cable connections, ensure the printhead is clean and dry, turn on the side power switch, and press "F1" to feed the ink line.
High-Pressure Activation: Once the ink stream is stable, press "F2" to turn on high pressure (EHT/300V) and achieve the "Ready" status indicated by the green LED.
Message Selection & Parameter Setup: Select or create the print message (including text, clocks, counters, or barcodes) and adjust parameters such as character height, width, product delay, and raster settings.
Inline Triggering & Printing: As products pass the photocell sensor on the conveyor line, the printer automatically applies the high-definition ink jet code at the specified delay time.
Shutdown & Maintenance: At the end of the production run, initiate the shutdown sequence by pressing "F1" to flush the nozzle and safely power down the system.

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