Last Updated: 2026-09-07
A missed code or a failed inspection can stop a packaging line that cannot wait for a replacement head. SHICAI is an inkjet printer manufacturer with a full industrial coding portfolio spanning TIJ, CIJ, PIJ, DOD, and fiber laser, so buyers deal with one accountable supplier instead of three. This page covers what to verify before you commit.
Why SHICAI
An inkjet printer manufacturer earns your order by covering three things at once: the technology you need today, the headroom for tomorrow, and support that shows up when a line is down. SHICAI builds all five core coding technologies in house, from TIJ thermal inkjet and CIJ continuous inkjet to PIJ piezo, DOD large character, and fiber laser marking. That breadth means you do not stitch together three vendors, and you keep one accountable partner when something goes wrong.
The five technologies solve different jobs, and a supplier that only sells one will steer you toward it even when it is the wrong fit. TIJ prints fast, clean codes on porous packaging with replaceable cartridges. CIJ handles the highest line speeds with an ink and solvent system. PIJ delivers wider, higher-resolution marks. DOD covers large characters and outer carton coding. Fiber laser puts a permanent mark on metal with no consumables at all. Choosing across these, instead of being pushed into one, is the difference between a coder that fits the line and a coder you work around.
| Technology | Best fit |
|---|---|
| TIJ thermal | Porous packaging, cartons, labels at lower cost |
| CIJ continuous | High-speed lines, 400 m/min class |
| PIJ piezo | Wider, higher-resolution marks |
| DOD large character | Outer carton and large character coding |
| Fiber laser | Permanent metal and plastic marks, no consumables |
Coding Portfolio
Five anchors show the range of what a single inkjet printer manufacturer should be able to supply:
- M100 Handheld inkjet printer: 2-100 mm print height, 600 dpi accuracy, and a full-shift battery for spot coding anywhere.
- S20-6 Online inkjet printer (splicing): 120 m/min and a 2-152.4 mm print height across six spliced heads.
- Small character inkjet printer (CIJ): up to 400 m/min for high-speed continuous coding.
- P70 Online inkjet printer (PIJ): 180 dpi accuracy with a 3-71.8 mm print height for wider, higher-resolution marks.
- G-20 Fiber laser inkjet printer: 20W to 100W output for permanent marks on metal without consumables.
Beyond these anchors, the line covers date code, QR code, barcode, lot code, batch code, egg coding, and pagination systems. Sixteen product categories and 62 models mean a food plant, a cable maker, an electronics line, and a poultry operation each land on the right machine instead of a compromise. If a line needs a specific surface, speed, or code size, the configuration is matched to it rather than the other way around.
That focus on fit carries into the extras. A beverage plant gets food-grade ink that survives condensation and pasteurization. A cable line gets a machine rated for continuous marking on jackets and insulation. A poultry operation gets egg-safe coding that holds through grading and packing. Rather than selling a general machine and hoping it works, the configuration starts from the substrate and the compliance question, then works back to the printhead and the ink.
Quality and Compliance
Every SHICAI unit is built to a documented quality system and tested before it ships. The portfolio carries the certification and traceability industrial buyers expect, including ISO 9001 quality management. For food, pharmaceutical, and electronics lines, ink formulations are matched to the surface and the compliance question, so a code stays legible through the full product lifecycle. The fundamentals of inkjet printing are the same across the portfolio, which keeps printheads, cartridges, and service practices consistent from one machine to the next.
OEM and ODM arrangements are available for buyers who need their own branding or a custom configuration. Artwork, print height, and integration are scoped per project, with sample prints on your actual material before any commitment. That way the first production run is not the first time the machine touches your substrate.
Related Questions
- Is SHICAI an OEM inkjet printer manufacturer?
- Yes. SHICAI builds and brands its own coders and supports OEM and ODM arrangements, with configuration and artwork options scoped per project.
- Which coding technology should I choose?
- It depends on speed, surface, and code size. TIJ suits porous packaging at lower cost, CIJ suits high-speed lines, PIJ suits wider higher-resolution marks, and fiber laser suits permanent metal coding.
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- MOQ depends on the model and configuration. Send your line speed, surface, and code size for a specific quote.
Request a Quote
Get a configuration and a price on your material. Call +86 17625427465, email kuangcy@126.com, or request a quote online. A SHICAI engineer replies within 24 hours, no commitment required.
