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As Small-Character Coding Gets More Competitive, Why Are More Manufacturers Turning to UV?

Sep 18, 2026

Small character inkjet printers have long been widely used in food, beverage, personal care, electronics, and packaging industries. Production dates, batch numbers, serial numbers, and other variable information can be printed directly on production lines.


But as manufacturing requirements continue to change, printing speed is no longer the only consideration.


More products now require coding on PE, PP, PET, PVC, plastic films, and other non-porous materials. At the same time, manufacturers are looking for higher print quality, better adhesion, faster curing, and more flexible coding capabilities.


This is why UV inkjet printing is attracting increasing attention.


When Speed Is No Longer the Only Requirement


Traditional CIJ technology remains a practical choice for many high-speed coding applications.


For example, the CYCJET B900 continuous inkjet printer provides a print height of 1.5–15 mm and a maximum printing speed of 380 m/min. It is suitable for conventional production date, batch number, serial number, and traceability coding.


However, when manufacturers face more challenging materials or more complex printing requirements, another technology may be needed.


This is where UV inkjet comes into consideration.


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Why Are Manufacturers Turning to UV Inkjet?


Higher-Resolution Printing


UV inkjet can provide greater flexibility when products require more detailed information.

The CYCJET ALT500UV high-resolution inkjet printer offers a maximum resolution of 600 DPI. One printhead supports a maximum print height of 54 mm, while four printheads can achieve up to 216 mm.


This allows manufacturers to print dates and batch numbers as well as QR codes, barcodes, logos, multi-line text, variable data, and graphics.


Fast UV Curing


UV curing is another important feature.


After printing, UV ink can be rapidly cured, helping reduce smearing and contact-related problems during conveying, sorting, and packaging.


For applications requiring good adhesion, rub resistance, and fast curing, UV inkjet provides an additional coding option.


More Flexible Material Applications


Modern production lines often involve a wider range of materials, especially plastic films and other non-porous surfaces.


UV inkjet provides manufacturers with another solution when conventional inks may not provide the required adhesion or print performance.


UV Does Not Mean Replacing CIJ


The growing interest in UV inkjet does not mean traditional CIJ technology is becoming obsolete.


For conventional high-speed date and batch coding, CIJ remains widely used. The CYCJET B900, for example, offers speeds of up to 380 m/min, making it suitable for continuous production applications.



UV inkjet becomes more relevant when manufacturers need higher resolution, more printing content, broader material compatibility, rapid curing, or improved rub resistance.


The choice ultimately depends on the specific application.


CYCJET: Coding Solutions for Different Applications


CYCJET provides multiple industrial coding technologies, including CIJ, UV inkjet, large-character inkjet, and laser marking.


For conventional high-speed coding, CYCJET CIJ inkjet printers provide a practical solution. For applications requiring higher-resolution printing or more demanding material compatibility, CYCJET UV inkjet printers provide another option.


As industrial coding continues to evolve, the question is no longer simply “How fast can it print?” It is also about what materials it can print on, what information it can handle, and how reliably the code performs after printing.


If you are evaluating a new coding solution, CYCJET can recommend equipment based on your material, printing content, production speed, and application requirements, with sample testing available to verify the actual printing result.


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