idJET Compact

idJET Umbilical is a high-resolution drop-on-demand inkjet printer for direct coding on outer cases, products and industrial components.

Its separated printhead and cabinet configuration gives manufacturers more flexibility when space around the production line is limited. It is particularly suited to applications where the printhead needs to be positioned away from the main unit, moved along a guide or installed for vertical or inverted coding.

Direct coding on cases, products and components

Use idJET Umbilical to print variable production and logistics information directly onto suitable materials, including:

• Corrugated cardboard and paper.
• Wood.
• Polystyrene.
• Aluminium, steel, tinplate and other suitable metals.
• Selected glass, plastic and coated surfaces.

Ink performance depends on the material, surface finish, production speed and required resistance. Macsa id assesses the application to select the right ink and print configuration.

Large-character and variable-data printing

The idJET Umbilical large character inkjet printer can add clear, high-impact information directly to products and packaging during production.

Typical applications include:

• Product names and references.
• Batch, lot and date codes.
• Serial numbers and variable data.
• Barcodes, QR codes and Data Matrix codes.
• Large characters for outer cases.
• Logos, graphics and handling instructions.
• Shipping and traceability information.

Direct-to-box coding can reduce reliance on pre-printed case variants by allowing variable information to be added at the point of production.

Why choose idJET Umbilical?

Remote printhead for restricted spaces

Separate the printhead from the main cabinet to support flexible positioning where a compact, fixed-head printer is not suitable.

Direct-to-box case coding

Print logistics, product and traceability information directly onto outer cases, reducing the need for labels or pre-printed packaging where the application allows.

Suitable for porous and non-porous materials

With the appropriate ink and application setup, idJET Umbilical can code a wide range of materials used across manufacturing and logistics.

Flexible message design

Use the touchscreen interface to create, preview and manage print messages directly at the line.

Configurations for different coding positions

The remote-head design supports applications where coding is required from the side, vertically or in an inverted position, subject to the final installation layout.

Built around your production requirements

The right idJET Umbilical setup depends on more than the print height. We review the material, message content, code size, production speed, required print resistance, available installation space and coding position before recommending a configuration.

Depending on the application, monochrome and dual-printing requirements can also be assessed as part of the final solution.

A practical alternative for outer-case coding

For manufacturers coding corrugated cases, transit packaging and industrial products, a large character inkjet printer can help bring coding in line.

Add changing production information without redesigning every box or holding multiple pre-printed packaging versions. From batch and date codes to barcodes, logos and product information, idJET Umbilical helps make case coding more flexible.

Request an application assessment

Tell us what you need to print, the material you are coding and the available space on your line. Macsa id will recommend a suitable printer, ink and installation configuration for your application.