Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has launched a new high-contrast, high-performance white ink for its K300 digital inkjet printing solution.
According to the company, the new white ink provides greater flexibility in the application of high-quality variable data and 2D codes – including QR codes powered by GS1 – on a wide range of products and packaging materials, including multi-coloured bottle caps and closures.
The K300 digital inkjet printing solution has been developed to support manufacturers with increasing 2D code requirements in complex production environments. The complete solution includes options for black, white, or dual black-and-white printing, integrated plasma pre-treatment, UV curing technology, and automated code verification, to deliver durable, high-contrast coding on a broad range of substrates.
“Manufacturing is becoming more complex across the board – changing consumer preferences are leading to an increase in product diversification, with many brands looking to manage multiple different products within existing manufacturing footprints,” says Toby Gugoașă-Hayhurst, product manager digital monochrome, Domino. “Our customers are also under pressure to print high-resolution variable data 2D codes for product traceability, regulatory compliance, and consumer engagement.”
“With the launch of our new white ink, manufacturers can manage complex, high-resolution coding requirements across a range of packaging types, shapes, and substrate colours within a single solution,” continues Mr Gugoașă-Hayhurst.
The global shift to on-product 2D codes marks a major development in packaging identification that is driving the need for coding equipment that delivers high-contrast, high-resolution codes at high manufacturing speeds. At the same time, rising SKU counts are increasing production complexity. This is particularly relevant in sectors such as beverage, where manufacturers may need to manage multiple pack sizes and formats on a single line. Regulatory codes must meet strict industry grading requirements, deliver excellent contrast, and withstand supply chain pressures – including exposure to hot and cold environments.
The K300 solution prints variable data 2D codes at speeds of up to 250 m/min to meet the needs of high-speed production lines, including those in the beverage and FMCG sectors. The solution supports direct bottle cap printing through Domino’s Bottle Closure Printing Station, to support the move to labelless water bottles. Previously available with black ink, the addition of white ink enables high-contrast black-on-white coding on a wide range of coloured caps and closures.
The complete K300 solution includes options for a single printhead or a dual solution, with the dual option capable of printing in both black and white ink, enabling manufacturers to manage a wide range of substrates and packaging types without requiring significant line changes. The solution can be integrated with plasma pre-treatment and UV LED curing solutions from Domino’s technology partners to help ensure durable codes that withstand the test of time.
“With the launch of our new white ink, we are pleased to offer one of the most comprehensive 2D code printing solutions available on the market, designed to enable manufacturers to embrace 2D coding across a broad range of packaging formats, colours, and substrates,” says Russell Wiseman, Global Beverage Sector Manager, Domino. “The complete K300 solution is the latest example of how Domino is committed to helping customers manage increasing variable data printing requirements
