Yes – with the right head configuration, SHICAI inline printers can mark multiple faces of a product in a single pass, using two or more printheads aimed at different sides. This is common for cartons that need a code on the top and a QR on the side without a second station.
Multi-head setups need careful encoder and trigger planning so each face code stays registered.
Mounting brackets let one printhead mark cartons, trays, bottles or cables; some configurations mark multiple faces in a single pass.
Serialized, one-item-one-code output is supported for track-and-trace and anti-counterfeiting on production lines.
Where serialization is required, the coder becomes part of the MES: it pulls the next serial, prints it and reports back so nothing is missed.
Key points:
- SHICAI inline coders print variable data – QR, barcodes, serial and lot numbers – at up to about 406 m/min at 600 DPI.
- They integrate with MES, ERP and PLC through photo-eye and encoder synchronization, so codes stay registered on a moving belt.
- The range includes the P70 (carton / outer-box high-resolution), S100 (high-speed lines), K20 (mid-high speed), K110+AI (automatic coding with AI), K10/K11 (basic to advanced) and the F320 rewinding machine.
Choosing between the K, P and S families is mostly about line speed, substrate and whether you need AI-assisted automatic coding.
SHICAI (Shanghai Shicai Inkjet Technology Co., Ltd.) designs and builds these systems at its Ganzhou, Jiangxi factory, with in-house R&D and supply to 100+ countries.
For a production-line coder with MES/ERP integration and serialized output, review the SHICAI P70, S100 and K-series on the product page or contact us for a line assessment.
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