DOCOD T180E
Key Features:
- Technology & Printhead: Thermal Inkjet (TIJ 2.5) with a high-protection printhead design
- Print Height: 1 mm to 12.7 mm
- Print Resolution: Adjustable at 150 DPI, 300 DPI, or 600 DPI
- Print Speed: Ultra-high-speed continuous printing up to 406 meters per minute
- Throw Distance: 1 mm to 2 mm target surface clearance
- Hardware & OS: Cortex-A7 1.2GHz dual-core processor, industrial FPGA chip, running an embedded Linux operating system
General Features:
- Print Contents: Text, Manufacturing & Expiry Dates, Real-time Clock, Batch Numbers, Sequential Counters, Barcodes, 2D/QR Codes, Logos, and Dynamic Variable Database printing
- Ink & Cartridges: 42 mL quick-drying aqueous or solvent-based cartridges (Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, UV-readable) with RFID chip tracking
- External Interfaces: RS-232 port, fiber photoelectric sensor interface, rotary encoder port
- Dimensions: Controller: 136 × 87 × 36 mm; Printhead: 114 × 82.8 × 27.3 mm
- Power Supply: 30V / 1.5A DC output (100–240V AC input)
- Substrate Compatibility: Cardboard packaging, plastics, glass, metals, PVC pipes, cables, auto parts, electronic components, and flexible packaging
The DOCOD T180E is a high-speed, online thermal inkjet (TIJ 2.5) printer engineered for demanding industrial production lines. Built for seamless integration and high-volume marking, it offers precise, clean product identification at industry-leading speeds.
Key Capabilities & Standout Features
- Ultra-High-Speed Continuous Printing: Achieves line speeds up to 406 meters per minute, keeping pace with the fastest automated packaging systems without compromising code quality.
- Industrial Processing Power: Driven by a Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and an industrial FPGA chip running an embedded Linux OS for rapid operation and maximum system stability.
- Flexible Resolution Options: Configurable output at 150 DPI, 300 DPI, or 600 DPI to balance ink efficiency and high-definition clarity.
- Dynamic Database Printing: Supports variable data printing, including batch numbers, sequential counters, real-time date codes, 1D barcodes, 2D/QR codes, logos, and external databases.
- Wide Substrate Versatility: Easily codes porous and non-porous surfaces such as cardboard cartons, plastics, glass, metals, PVC pipes, cabling, auto parts, and electronic components.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Technology | Online Thermal Inkjet (TIJ 2.5) Industrial Coding System |
| Print Speed | Up to 406 m/min |
| Print Height | 1 mm to 12.7 mm single print head |
| Print Resolution | Adjustable (150 DPI, 300 DPI, 600 DPI) |
| Throw Distance | 1 mm to 2 mm target surface clearance |
| Hardware & OS | Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, FPGA chip, embedded Linux OS |
| Print Contents | Text, Expiry/MFG dates, real-time clock, batch numbers, counters, barcodes, QR codes, logos, dynamic database fields |
| Ink System | 42 mL aqueous or solvent cartridges with RFID tracking (Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, UV) |
| External Interfaces | RS-232, fiber photoelectric sensor interface, rotary encoder port |
| Dimensions | Controller: 136 × 87 × 36 mm |
Why Choose the DOCOD T180E?
- Zero Fluid Maintenance: TIJ technology eliminates complex ink mixing, solvents, and messy tube flushes associated with traditional CIJ printers. Swapping the ink cartridge provides a fresh printhead every time.
- Compact & Split-Body Design: Separate controller and printhead units allow installation into tight mechanical spaces on conveyors, carton sealers, or high-speed labeling machinery.
- Smart Ink Tracking: RFID cartridge recognition ensures proper ink settings are loaded automatically, preventing print errors and maintaining consistent output quality.
