In industrial labeling, companies today face a key question:
How can products be labeled more efficiently, sustainably, and flexibly, without labels, without using materials, and without complicated systems?
The answer to this question is provided by Thermal inkjet technology (TIJ).
It enables direct printing – Precise, clean, and reliable, directly onto the product or packaging.
In this article, you will learn why TIJ is increasingly replacing traditional labels and why REINER is using the technology in mobile devices such as the jetStamp® has perfected.
1 What is TIJ technology?
TIJ stands for Thermal inkjet. The ink is sprayed onto the material with microscopic precision using small heating pulses—without compressed air, without a mechanical print head, and without wear and tear.
The result: Pin-sharp print quality with minimal maintenance and maximum flexibility.
2. advantages of TIJ technology at a glance
1. Precise direct printing
TIJ produces extremely clear prints – ideal for:
- fine barcodes
- QR codes
- Logos & Pictograms
- variable data such as best-before date, batch or serial numbers
Even on materials such as cardboard, wood, or foil, the impression remains precise and clearly legible.
2. Wide range of colors for different industries
TIJ offers a wide range of certified inks:
- Black for standard markings
- yellow for dark surfaces, e.g., rubber tires
- special colors, e.g., red and blue inks for egg marking
With suitable inks, even difficult surfaces can be reliably marked.
3. Easy integration into existing systems
TIJ systems can be easily integrated into existing processes:
- Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
- Excel, Word, and ERP systems
- CSV support
- Data transfer via scanner (jetStamp® 1025 sense)
Without additional software or complex interfaces.
4. Intelligent barcode management
With modern TIJ devices, you can:
- Print 1D & 2D barcodes
- Scan, combine, or reuse barcodes directly
- Merge content from multiple codes (jetStamp® 1025 sense)
Perfect for traceability, documentation, or batch identification.
5. Sustainable & resource-efficient
TIJ direct printing completely eliminates:
- Labels
- backing material
- plastic rollers
- unnecessary waste
This saves costs, reduces sources of error, and makes processes significantly more efficient.
One press – done immediately.
3. where is TIJ used in the industry?
TIJ is particularly suitable for:
- food (e.g., best-before date on cardboard and foil)
- Logistics & Shipping (Barcodes, QR codes, labels without stickers)
- Metal & Plastic
- automotive
- Wood/Palletizing (EPAL-compliant markings)
- Medicine & Pharmaceuticals (Batches, serial numbers)
With mobile TIJ technology such as jetStamp®, you can directly on site, without lines, without a fixed station.
4 Why TIJ is a technology of the future
Companies are under increasing pressure:
- Reduce costs
- Simplify processes
- Improve sustainability
- Produce flexible small series
TIJ technology provides the right solution:
Simple, clean, precise—and ideal for variable data.
The trend is clearly moving away from labels and toward direct printing.
TIJ is one of the key drivers of this change.
5. direct printing with REINER - your advantage
REINER combines TIJ technology with mobile flexibility:
- direct printing without movement
- Printed in 0.9 seconds
- different inks for different materials
- Mobile and stationary use possible
- Certified for EPAL and many other standards
Our devices are designed for demanding industrial environments—robust, precise, and well thought out.
6. learn more about the technology
Would you like to use TIJ direct printing in your production or logistics?
👉 We would be happy to advise you personally.
Together, we will find the optimal solution for your application.
