Continuous Inkjet Printer Ink

Continuous Inkjet Printer (CIJ) ink is a specialized ink designed for use in CIJ printers. It is a type of liquid ink that is formulated to meet the specific requirements of CIJ printing technology, such as fast-drying, high adhesion, and excellent resistance to water, chemicals, and abrasion.

CIJ ink is typically made of a mixture of solvents, pigments or dyes, resins, and additives. The solvents are used to dissolve the pigments and resins and provide the ink with its fluidity and viscosity. The pigments or dyes are responsible for the color of the ink and must be finely ground to ensure that they do not clog the nozzle of the CIJ printer. The resins provide adhesion and durability to the printed characters, while the additives improve various properties of the ink, such as drying time, jetting performance, and shelf life.

The type of CIJ ink used depends on the specific application and substrate being printed on. For example, there are different types of CIJ inks for printing on porous and non-porous materials, food-grade inks for printing on food packaging, and UV-curable inks for printing on plastics and other materials that require rapid curing.