Product introduction
Short description
The T260E dual-head configuration combines two TIJ printheads to provide a nominal print height of 25.4 mm. It is designed for larger codes, more lines of text, combined barcode and product information, and packaging applications that exceed a single-cartridge print height.
Product overview
The dual-head T260E retains the simple cartridge-based operation of TIJ technology while increasing the available print area. The two printheads are synchronized through the industrial controller and can be configured as one larger image or as separate data zones.
This system is suitable for cartons, cases, labels, trays, and packaging that require more information in one pass. It supports dynamic barcodes, QR codes, DataMatrix codes, PDF417, serial data, and database content.
Key features
- Two synchronized TIJ printheads
- Nominal 25.4 mm print height
- Resolution up to 300 × 300 dpi
- Referenced speed up to 60 m/min at 300 dpi, subject to layout and application
- One combined image or two independent data zones
- Text, dates, graphics, barcodes, QR codes, DataMatrix, and PDF417
- Dynamic and database printing
- Product sensor and encoder synchronization
- USB, network, and RS232 communication
- Alarm output
- RFID cartridge recognition
- Water-based, solvent-based, colored, invisible, and specialty ink options subject to application
Typical print content
- Large batch and date codes
- Multiple lines of production information
- Barcode plus human-readable text
- QR code plus serial number
- DataMatrix and pharmaceutical data
- Product descriptions and logistics information
- Variable graphics and database content
Suitable applications
- Corrugated cartons
- Product cases and trays
- Pharmaceutical cartons
- Food and beverage secondary packaging
- Logistics packaging
- Labels and coated paper
- Larger variable-data layouts
Ink and material selection
Ink selection depends on the substrate. Water-based cartridges are normally used for absorbent paper and cartons. Solvent and specialty cartridges can be selected for tested non-porous materials. Drying, adhesion, and code durability must be confirmed through sample testing.
Integration and automation
The system supports conveyor installation, product sensors, encoders, network data, RS232, databases, and external alarms. Precise head positioning is configured according to whether the heads print one stitched image or separate zones.
Specification snapshot
| Item | Draft specification |
|---|---|
| Printing technology | TIJ 2.5 thermal inkjet |
| Printheads | 2 |
| Nominal print height | 25.4 mm |
| Maximum resolution | Up to 300 × 300 dpi |
| Referenced speed | Up to 60 m/min at 300 dpi |
| Codes | Barcode, QR, DataMatrix, PDF417 |
| Communication | USB, network, RS232 |
| Production inputs | Product sensor and encoder |
| Cartridge identification | RFID and automatic parameter reading |
| Image arrangement | Combined or separate zones |
Why choose this solution
Choose the dual-head T260E when 12.7 mm is not enough for the required text, code size, or number of information lines. It provides a larger coding area without moving to a more complex UV printing platform.
Call to action
Send the complete print layout and substrate sample. Inkjetwell will confirm head arrangement, cartridge type, mounting position, and expected speed.