FAQ: Continuous Inkjet Printing

A continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer is a non-contact coding technology, ideal for high-speed, high-volume production lines. It continuously expels ink droplets, directing only those needed to form characters, while recycling the rest.

The EcoSolv recycling system, used in LEIBINGER printers condensates evaporated solvent, resulting in up to 50% less solvent consumption than conventional CIJ.

There is also no cleaning required when starting up or shutting down the printer, so operators do not need to constantly handle solvents. This ensures a safe working enviornments for your employees and your production area, as it remains clean and free of solvent residue. What’s more by eliminating the need for cleaning agents, you reduce your environmental footprint.

LEIBINGER has it’s own ink laboratory, where ink experts are consistently working to further improve the performance of inks and create new formulas.

Within the range, there are inks with the following properties:

• Quick drying
• Light resistant
• Food-safe
• Food-grade
• Sterilisation proof
• High contrast
• Condensate resistant/washable
• High temperature resistant
• Thermochromic
• Fluorescent
• Environmentally friendly
• Chemical resistant
• Plasticizer resistant
• Adhesive to films

LEIBINGER’s nozzle seal ensures consistent high-quality prints without the need for cleaning procedures and ensures maximum printer availability. When the printer is not in use, the nozzle seals the ink circuit 100% airtight. This prevents ink from drying and lines from clogging, enabling instant start ups and high-quality printing at any time.

The IQJET beats any CIJ on the market, with it’s fully automatic nozzle seal, there’s no need for frequent cleaning. The award-winning design is so innovative, you only service it once every 5 years. With over 85% integration, LEIBINGER controls nearly every step of manufacturing, resulting in excellent quality control. Eco-solve condensates evaporated solvent, resulting in up to 50% less solvent consumption than conventional CIJ. Its intuitive design with touch screen and SMARRT.OS makes it easy to operate.