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Choosing between CIJ and thermal transfer for flexible film

Both will put a code on a pouch. Only one will still be legible after the seal jaw, the carton and the truck.

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What the substrate decides

Describe how film surface energy, coating and print speed narrow the choice between continuous inkjet and near-edge thermal transfer.

Where CIJ wins

Cover non-contact marking, curved surfaces, high line speeds and lower consumable cost per code.

Where TTO wins

Cover 300 dpi resolution, small barcodes, regulatory text and logos printed directly onto film.

A practical test

Explain the sample test you run for customers, what you need from them, and what the report tells them.

  • CIJ
  • TTO
  • Food & beverage

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