Hitachi PH-D260W Inkjet Printer

Applications & Use Cases

• Applying best-before dates and batch codes to food packaging.
• Printing variable data onto bottles, cartons, and pouches in production lines.
• Marking products with traceability information in food processing environments.
• Coding individual items or outer cases with product identification.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, print speeds commonly range from 1 to 300 metres per minute, depending on resolution and message length.

Print height

Units of this type typically offer print heights from 1.5mm to 10mm, configurable with different nozzle sizes.

Power supply

This unit is listed as 1-phase. Inkjet printers commonly require a 230V, 50Hz single-phase supply.

Construction material

As listed, this unit features stainless steel construction, which is typical for food processing environments to meet hygiene standards.

User interface

A touchscreen control is commonly found on modern continuous inkjet printers for ease of operation and message creation.

Mobility

Being on a mobile frame, as specified, allows for flexible positioning within a production facility.

Ink types

Units of this type typically support various ink types, including food-grade, fast-drying, and high-adhesion inks suitable for different substrates.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of surfaces can this printer mark?

  Continuous inkjet printers like the Hitachi PH-D260W are versatile and can typically print on a wide range of porous and non-porous substrates, including plastics, glass, metal, paper, and cartons.

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for an inkjet printer?

• Can this printer integrate with existing production lines?

• What consumables does this printer use?