Handheld Ink Jet Printers

Handheld inkjet printers are portable marking devices designed to print variable information such as dates, batch codes, barcodes, and graphics directly onto products and packaging without a fixed production line. They offer flexibility for on-the-spot printing.

These printers are ideal for:

• Printing best-before and manufacturing dates
• Batch and lot codes
• Serial numbers
• Barcodes and QR codes
• Logos and simple graphics
• On-demand marking of cartons, bags, pipes, pallets, wood, and more

Handheld inkjet printers are frequently used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, logistics, and industrial manufacturing environments.

Handheld models are:

• Portable and lightweight
• Designed for manual operation
• Ideal for small-batch, irregular, or large-object printing
• Not fixed to a conveyor or automation system

Fixed industrial printers, by contrast, are integrated into production lines and print automatically at high speeds.

They can print on many substrates, including:

• Cardboard and corrugated boxes
• Wood and lumber
• Plastic and containers
• Metal
• Paper and labels
• Pipes and irregular surfaces

Ink selection may vary depending on surface and drying requirements.

Handheld inkjet printers can print:

• Alphanumeric text
• Dates & times
• Batch/lot codes
• Barcodes (1D/2D)
• QR codes
• Simple logos and graphics

Variable data printing is supported directly on the device.

Many modern handheld models from Markoprint and Reiner support:

• USB transfer of print templates
• Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection to mobile apps
• Downloading print jobs from PCs
• Optional integration with software for database-driven variable data printing

Connectivity options vary by model.