Domino Printing Sciences has announced the launch of the Cx150i, a compact, high-resolution piezo inkjet printer designed for coding onto porous boxes.
The system is intended to provide manufacturers with a direct-to-box alternative to traditional secondary packaging coding methods.
The Cx150i is aimed at applications in food, beverage, and general manufacturing sectors where operational simplicity, equipment footprint, and budget are key considerations. According to the company, the printer is designed to deliver high-resolution print quality and industrial performance while remaining accessible in terms of cost.
The printer uses vegetable-oil–based ink that is described as non-toxic and non-hazardous. Domino says this approach can help reduce waste and improve recyclability, while lowering the environmental impact associated with packaging operations. By printing directly onto boxes, the system also removes the need for adhesive labels, backing liners, and some additional consumables.
David Edwards, product manager – piezo inkjet at Domino Printing Sciences, said: “The Cx150i represents a hugely capable direct-to-box printer at an accessible price. It offers significant cost-of-ownership savings when compared to labelling solutions and boasts strong environmental credentials: vegetable-oil–based ink, minimal waste, and no factory air.”
Domino says the printer is designed to reduce consumables use and maintenance requirements while improving ink efficiency. The company states that these features can contribute to lower total cost of ownership compared with labelling systems and older direct-to-box coding technologies.
The Cx150i also includes connectivity features that allow integration with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems through Domino Automation. Domino Cloud enables remote monitoring and operational insights, while the printer can also be paired with the company’s R-Series vision systems to support quality assurance processes.
