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Top 10 Inkjet Printer Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Inkjet Printer manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Inkjet Printer, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: Videojet (Shanghai) Marking Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: Part J, Building 50, No. 389, Yinglun Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.videojet.com/us/homepage.html

Company Overview

Since it was part of AB Dick, Videojet (Shanghai) Marking Technology Co., Ltd. has been growing and developing in the innovation, development, manufacturing and sales of high-quality coding, marking equipment and consumables for nearly 55 years. Videojet provides suitable coding and marking solutions through a wide range of technologies, and is committed to providing high-quality equipment, consumables and services to achieve reliability, efficiency, easy operation, and less maintenance. The main products of Videojet (Shanghai) Marking Technology Co., Ltd. include continuous inkjet printers, laser coding systems, thermal transfer printers, thermal foam printers, automatic printing and labeling machines, large character inkjet printers, inks and consumables. Videojet's marking equipment can apply variable data such as expiration date, production date, batch number, traceability information, and linear and two-dimensional barcodes on almost all product packaging, industrial parts, transport boxes and pallets. Digital solutions help ensure uninterrupted operation of production lines. Videojet has installed more than 400,000 devices worldwide and has more than 4,000 employees in 30 direct sales businesses around the world. The global sales and service network provides high-quality services in all regions, supporting customers who rely on Videojet products to mark an average of more than 10 billion products every day. The global direct sales business provides sales, service, training, administrative and application support, including Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom and Vietnam, with more than 250 direct sales and service personnel in the United States alone. Videojet's distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and global OEMs, serving 135 countries.

: Markem-Imaje (Shanghai) Marking Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 298 Wutang Road, Fengxian District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.markem-imaje.com/

Company Overview

Markem-Imaje is a global product identification and traceability solutions provider that is widely trusted by customers. Markem-Imaje's connected solutions help manufacturers reduce waste, improve efficiency, achieve compliance and brand protection. Markem-Imaje provides complete identification and coding systems, as well as software, services and consumables solutions, so you can meet all your identification needs from one supplier. Through decades of hard work, Markem-Imaje has met customers' identification needs with excellent technology, execution and service. With its technical advantages in identification software and hardware implementation and its extensive global network coverage in the industry, it can meet the different identification needs of local manufacturers to multinational companies, from end users to system integrators. Markem-Imaje is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation of the United States.

: Domino Printing Sciences Marking Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 1150, Yunqiao Road, Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.domino-printing.com/en-us/home.aspx

Company Overview

Domino's commitment to excellence is reflected in the ISO9001 quality assurance system certification of its industrial printer manufacturing sites in the UK, US, China, Germany, Sweden and India. Domino's factories in the UK, China and India are also ISO45001 certified, fully demonstrating Domino's excellence in occupational health and safety. In addition, Domino's inkjet printer factories in China and India and ink factories in the UK, China and the US have all obtained ISO14001 environmental management and improvement certification. Domino has achieved these certifications through its unremitting efforts to reduce factory power consumption without affecting production and reduce factory waste through recycling.

: Hitachi (China) Co., Ltd.

Address: 18th Floor, Development Building, No. 5 North East Third Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Company website: https://www.hitachi.us/

Company Overview

As a global leader in social innovation, Hitachi conducts business in the fields of electricity, energy, industry, distribution, water, urban construction, public, and medical health, and provides high-quality solutions through co-creation with customers. Now, Hitachi is accelerating its social innovation business around the world with its advantages in application control technology since its inception, as well as its IT technology that has lasted for half a century, and integrating digital technologies such as big data analysis and AI, and is committed to solving various social issues, becoming an innovative partner in the IoT era, and striving to achieve further development in the global market. Hitachi was founded in 1910. In the course of more than 100 years of development, Hitachi has always adhered to the spirit of Hitachi's entrepreneurship, "harmony, sincerity, and pioneer spirit", and the corporate philosophy of "contributing to society through excellent independent technology and product development", and has achieved the inheritance and continuous growth of the business. Against the backdrop of the rapidly changing world economy, Hitachi has formulated a new vision, namely "Hitachi, opening up solutions with innovation, injecting new vitality into the world with excellent teams and rich global market experience", and has built the core values of the Hitachi Group, in order to make greater contributions to the development of society with a new spirit. In China, Hitachi has carried out a wide range of business activities with the goal of becoming "The Most Trusted Partner in China". At the same time, Hitachi also pays great attention to environmental protection and is committed to the development and upgrading of energy-saving and emission-reducing social infrastructure systems, in order to solve Chinese social issues and make positive contributions to the sustainable development of Chinese society.

: Linx Printing Technologies (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.

Address: 4th Floor, Building 10, No. 518, Fuquan North Road, Changning District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.linxglobal.com/en/

Company Overview

The Linx brand was founded in Cambridge, England, the birthplace of the world's inkjet technology, in the 1980s. In 2013, it entered the Chinese market with the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary: Linx Ao Ke (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.! Linx's first CIJ printer was the 5000, which was launched in 1987, followed by the 5100, 5150 and 5200. These were the first printers to feature fully sealed printheads, one-button start and stop, and four-line printing capabilities. The 4000 was launched in 1988, and the 6000 in 1991. The latter continued Linx's "first" record with a complete set of automatic printhead flushing functions (ensuring that the printhead is clean when first started) and a WYSIWYG display. Upgraded versions of both models were launched in the 1990s, including the 6200, the first printer to have an automatic power-off function, and the 4800, which achieved another industry "first" by meeting the IP55 protection standard. Linx's first food-grade ink was initially developed for the European egg inkjet market and was first used in the 6200 and 4800 in 1997. Linx's first pigment inkjet printer, the Linx 6800 Spectrum, was launched in 2002. Linx entered the Chinese market in 1995, initially selling Linx printers through agents. As business grew and in order to better provide technical and after-sales support to customers, Linx established a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2013: Linx Ao Ke (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. to fully enter the Chinese market. In 2003, the 4900 replaced the 4800; the printer with a deep-drawn stainless steel housing can "shake off" water. In 2009, the 7300 replaced the 6000 series printers. Over the next few years, the 7300 and 4900 series were further expanded to include models with specific applications, such as the 7300 Spectrum for high-contrast pigmented inks, and the 4900DC with a transverse printhead to accommodate multi-pass products (yogurt pots). Linx also developed its own range of inks and solvents to adapt its CIJ printers to a variety of substrates and applications, including coding on wet bottles and UV-readable inks (which are invisible and can only be seen under ultraviolet light, making them ideal for anti-counterfeiting or discreet coding). In 2011, a new CIJ platform was added to the range with the launch of the Linx CJ 400, the lightest CIJ printer on the market. The large colour touchscreen included clear, step-by-step instructions, making message creation extremely simple, while a self-service module reduced the need for call-outs from maintenance engineers. These new features positioned the Linx CJ 400 as a very flexible printer, as it could be easily unplugged and taken to another line for quick installation. The self-service module also makes the CJ 400 ideal for companies with remote locations where maintenance is expensive.

: Kishu Inkjet Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 589, Lianyang Road, Songjiang Industrial Zone, Songjiang District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.kishugiken.co.jp/ew/

Company Overview

KGK Kishu Giken Kogyo was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Wakayama, Japan. It is a professional company specializing in the development, production and sales of various types of inkjet printers, wheel printers and their consumables. The company adopts a direct sales system and provides meticulous service to customers. Since President Fukan Kamado founded KGK in 1968 and developed and manufactured friction wheel automatic printers that can print the year, month and date, it has more than 100 types of wheel printers suitable for various production lines, HQ series large-character inkjet printers, CCS series small-character inkjet printers, and has achieved independent development and research of nozzles, various consumables, and text detection machines, forming a professional group integrating development, manufacturing and sales. In 2007, it obtained ISO9001 certification. As a development-oriented enterprise, facing the changes in market demand, the company's goal is to better meet customer requirements, provide customers with stable products, and fully demonstrate its technical strength to the world. The company is advancing in the research of micro-machining technology and droplet technology. KGK Kishu Inkjet Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned company established in China by Japan's KGK Kishu Giken Industry in November 2002. Its manufacturing base is located in Songjiang Industrial Zone, Shanghai. Since its opening, the company has set up offices and liaison offices in 23 major cities across the country, and has established agents in countries and regions such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nigeria, Thailand, Pakistan, etc. The company has a variety of inkjet printers provided by the Japanese headquarters that can automatically print product names, manufacturing dates, company logos, etc. on corrugated boxes, packaging boxes, PET bottles, glass bottles, wood, building materials, cables, metal products, etc. KGK is growing in the Chinese market and around the world.

: Koenig & Bauer Printing Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 601-602, South Building, Hopson Fortune Plaza, 839 Dalian Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.koenig-bauer.com.cn/

Company Overview

Koenig & Bauer (KBA) Co., Ltd. is a world-renowned printing press manufacturer and supplier. It was founded in 1817 and has a history of more than 190 years. KBA has world-renowned printing press manufacturers in Wurzburg, Franckenthal, Radebeul, Trenfeld and other places in Germany. As a professional printing press manufacturer and supplier in the world, KBA is second to none in the industry in terms of product variety and advanced technology. In terms of products, it involves sheet-fed offset presses for business, books and packaging, web offset presses for commercial web offset printing and web gravure printing, newspaper printing and semi-commercial printing, as well as all printing methods such as digital printing and special printing. This enables KBA to have a superb ability to turn user ideals into reality in many fields of printing. In terms of technology, "innovation never ends" is the principle and driving force that KBA has always adhered to and implemented, and it has 191 patent applications at the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), which enables KBA to have the greatest flexibility to easily meet the challenges of future printing technology. So far, no manufacturer in the global market can compare with KBA in terms of product diversification and technology research and development capabilities. In 1992, KBA established a representative office in Beijing; in the late 1990s, it established representative offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou; in 2000, KBA Printing Machinery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was established, marking KBA's further investment and development in China. Over the past 20 years, KBA has experienced a rapid and stable development process in China. From south to north and from east to west, it has achieved major breakthroughs in sheet-fed offset printing presses, newspaper printing presses and commercial rotary printing presses. Today, KBA's major products have been fully introduced to the Chinese market and have established long-term friendly cooperative relations with many Chinese users. As a large international enterprise, KBA has established a complete set of design, production, sales, technical support and after-sales service network systems around the world. With the continuous development of its business in China, KBA attaches great importance to users' needs for after-sales service and has always adhered to the purpose of providing high-quality services. In 2004, KBA established a service center in Dongguan to enhance and improve its after-sales service system in South China. So far, Gaobao has established a complete after-sales service system and spare parts warehouses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Dongguan, Beijing, Ningbo, Changzhou, Wuxi, Chengdu, Hefei and Zhengzhou, and has trained a group of strictly trained engineering and technical personnel. In the future, Gaobao will continue to provide users with complete technical support and high-quality after-sales service, and work with them to create a better future. Gaobao has always been brave and has created countless miracles and made great contributions to the development of the printing industry. It has not only promoted the continuous development of newspaper printing, sheet-fed printing, gravure printing, securities printing and other printing processes, but also many of them have been accepted and recognized as industry standards. After 200 years of forging and precipitation, Gaobao has been able to successfully face many challenges, and will continue to "print" the future on the road of innovation!

: Leibinger Group (Germany)

Address: Overseas International Germany

Company website: https://leibinger-group.com/

Company Overview

Paul Leibinger GmbH was founded in 1948 and provides integrated solutions for the industrial marking technology and printing industry. For many years, Leibinger has been developing and producing numbering machines and inkjet printers in Tuttlingen, Germany, and has sold them in more than 150 countries around the world. Since its establishment, Leibinger's corporate philosophy has been to focus on high quality, create valuable and innovative products, and provide value that exceeds industry standards. Leibinger inkjet printers are modern inkjet printers that can meet current and future marking requirements for various industrial products. Leibinger products have passed ISO 9001:2008 quality management certification.

: IBIS Marking Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Address: 6th Floor, Jinhuiqiu Building, No. 5, Gaoxin North 2nd Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong

Company website: https://ebs-inkjet.de/en/ebs-inkjet/

Company Overview

EBS is a multinational company specializing in the research, development and production of industrial inkjet equipment. Founded in 1977, EBS German Inkjet Group is a multinational company specializing in the research, development and production of industrial inkjet equipment. Its headquarters is located in Cologne, Germany, with branches in Poland, the United States, China, etc. It has a complete product line and reliable professional technology in inkjet marking, and its business covers more than 100 countries and regions around the world. EBS Marking Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German EBS Inkjet Group in China, responsible for all business in China. At present, there are EBS distributors in almost every city across the country. The establishment of EBS China will bring more competitive products and perfect after-sales service to domestic customers. EBS German Inkjet Group is a professional manufacturer engaged in the research and development and production of high-efficiency industrial inkjet printers and consumables. It has a complete product series in inkjet coding systems, including DOD large character series (EBS-230/EBS-1500), CIJ small character series (EBS-6600/EBS-6900), and handheld series (EBS-250/EBS-260), which can almost meet all marking inkjet needs. Around the world, EBS products are widely used in many industries such as food, beverages, electronics, medicine, cosmetics, mechanical parts, cables and wires, building materials, steel and petroleum, cement, wood, stone, elevators, logistics, and public facilities.

: Guangzhou Yida Packaging Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 16, Huangqishan Road, Yonghe Economic Zone, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://ec-jet.com/en/

Company Overview

Guangzhou YiDa Packaging Equipment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as YiDa Company) was established in 2006. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangzhou Famajia Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. and owns multiple brands such as EC-JET and FOMONE. As one of the leading companies in the domestic identification industry, the company led the formulation of the national standard "Continuous Inkjet Printer" (GB/T29017-2012) as the first drafter and participated in the formulation of the group standard "Traceability Two-Dimensional Code Coding System (One Item One Code)" (T/GDFPMA 04-2021); at the same time, the company has obtained ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and other system certifications. YiDa's products include small character inkjet printers, large character inkjet printers, laser inkjet printers, high-resolution inkjet printers, testing equipment and inkjet printer-related consumables. The company has industry-leading independent core technology and sustainable R&D capabilities, and is committed to providing professional solutions for various industries and creating greater value for customers' sustainable development. YiDa is headquartered in Guangzhou and has established cooperative marketing systems and service outlets in many cities in China and more than 100 countries and regions overseas. Each outlet is equipped with professional personnel to provide users with high-quality comprehensive services.

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What is an Inkjet Printer?

An inkjet printer is a type of computer - controlled printing device that creates images and text by propelling tiny droplets of ink onto a variety of print media such as paper, photo paper, and even some fabrics. It uses a printhead with numerous nozzles to eject the ink in a precise pattern, enabling the reproduction of digital content in a printed form.

History of Inkjet Printer

The concept of inkjet printing dates back to the 19th century, but it wasn't until the 1970s that the first practical inkjet printers were developed. Early models were mainly used for industrial and scientific applications. In the 1980s and 1990s, inkjet printers became more accessible for home and office use. The development of piezoelectric and thermal inkjet technologies played a crucial role in their widespread adoption. Over time, improvements in print quality, speed, and ink formulations have made inkjet printers a popular choice for a wide range of printing needs.

Purpose of Inkjet Printer

Document Printing: Inkjet printers are commonly used for printing text - based documents such as letters, reports, and forms. They can produce high - quality black - and - white or color prints, making them suitable for office environments and home - based work.
Photo Printing: These printers are excellent for printing high - resolution photos. With the right photo - quality inks and papers, they can reproduce vibrant colors and fine details, allowing users to print their digital photos at home. Many inkjet printers also support different photo sizes and borderless printing options.
Graphic Design and Artwork: Inkjet printers are useful for graphic designers and artists. They can print digital illustrations, posters, and other graphic materials. The ability to print on a variety of media, including thicker art papers and canvas, provides flexibility for creative projects.

Principle of Inkjet Printer

There are two main types of inkjet printing technologies: piezoelectric and thermal. In piezoelectric inkjet printers, the printhead contains piezoelectric crystals. When an electric current is applied to these crystals, they change shape and this mechanical movement forces the ink through the nozzles and onto the paper. In thermal inkjet printers, a small heating element is used. The heat vaporizes the ink, creating a bubble that forces the ink droplet out of the nozzle. The printer's software and electronics control the precise timing and amount of ink ejected from each nozzle to form the desired image or text.

Features of Inkjet Printer

High - Quality Output: Inkjet printers can produce prints with high resolution and color accuracy. Some models can achieve resolutions of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (dots per inch), resulting in sharp text and vivid images. The quality of the output also depends on the type of ink and paper used.
Versatility in Media: They can print on a wide range of media, including different weights and finishes of paper, photo paper, envelopes, labels, and even some transfer papers for fabric printing. This versatility allows users to handle various printing tasks with a single printer.
Quiet Operation: Inkjet printers are generally quieter than other types of printers such as dot - matrix or some laser printers. The lack of noisy mechanical parts like a hammer or a fuser makes them a more pleasant option for home and office use.
Compact and Space - Saving: Many inkjet printers have a relatively small footprint, making them suitable for desks and small workspaces. Some models are designed to be sleek and aesthetically pleasing, fitting well into modern office or home environments.

Types of Inkjet Printer

Consumer - Grade Inkjet Printers: These are designed for home and small - office use. They usually offer a balance between print quality, speed, and cost. They are suitable for general - purpose printing such as documents, photos, and light - duty graphic work. Consumer - grade printers often come with features like wireless connectivity and easy - to - use interfaces.
Photo - Centric Inkjet Printers: Specifically optimized for photo printing, these printers have advanced color - management systems and use high - quality photo - inks. They can produce prints that rival those from professional photo - printing services. Photo - centric printers often support a wider range of photo paper sizes and may have features like automatic photo - enhancement.
Wide - Format Inkjet Printers: These printers are designed to handle larger print media, such as banners, posters, and architectural drawings. They have a wider print carriage and can print on materials with widths ranging from 13 inches to several feet. Wide - format inkjet printers are commonly used in advertising, design studios, and engineering firms.[!--empirenews.page--]

Precautions for using Inkjet Printer

Ink Management: Make sure to use the correct type of ink cartridges recommended by the printer manufacturer. Using incompatible inks can lead to clogging of the nozzles or poor print quality. Also, store ink cartridges in a cool, dry place to prevent drying out or leaking.
Printhead Maintenance: The printhead can become clogged over time, especially if the printer is not used regularly. Most printers have a built - in printhead cleaning function that should be used periodically. If the printhead is severely clogged, it may require more advanced cleaning methods or even replacement.
Media Handling: When loading different media, make sure it is properly inserted and compatible with the printer. Some media may be too thick or have a surface that doesn't interact well with the ink, leading to smudging or other print problems. Always follow the printer's instructions for media loading and adjustment.

Things to consider when purchasing Inkjet Printer

Printing Needs: Consider the types of documents and media you will be printing. If you mainly print text - based documents, a basic consumer - grade printer may suffice. For photo - printing enthusiasts, a photo - centric printer with high - quality inks and advanced color - management is a better choice. And for those who need to print large - format materials, a wide - format inkjet printer is essential.
Print Speed and Volume: Evaluate the speed at which the printer can produce prints and the volume of printing you expect to do. If you have a high - volume printing requirement, look for a printer with a faster print speed and larger ink cartridges or a high - capacity ink - tank system to reduce the frequency of cartridge replacements.
Connectivity Options: Check the available connectivity options such as USB, Ethernet, Wi - Fi, and Bluetooth. Wireless connectivity is particularly useful for home and office environments where multiple devices need to access the printer. Some printers also support mobile printing, allowing you to print directly from your smartphone or tablet.
Cost - effectiveness: Consider not only the purchase price of the printer but also the cost of ink cartridges or ink - tank refills, as well as the cost of maintenance. Some printers have a lower initial cost but higher ink - replacement costs, while others may have a more expensive upfront price but lower long - term ink costs.

Terms of Inkjet Printer

Printhead: The component of the printer that contains the nozzles and is responsible for ejecting the ink droplets. The quality and design of the printhead can significantly affect the print quality and speed.
Ink Cartridge: A container that holds the ink and supplies it to the printhead. Ink cartridges come in different sizes and types, and some printers use individual cartridges for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black), while others may have a combined color cartridge.
DPI (Dots Per Inch): A measure of the resolution of a printed image. It represents the number of ink dots that can be placed in a one - inch line. Higher DPI values generally result in more detailed and sharper prints.
Color - Management System: A set of software and hardware components in the printer that controls the accuracy and consistency of color reproduction. A good color - management system is crucial for photo - printing and graphic - design applications.