{"id":3612,"date":"2026-01-19T22:49:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/?p=3612"},"modified":"2026-02-24T08:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T08:42:58","slug":"desktop-tij-coding-station-direct-to-product-marking-hand-or-foot-trigger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/desktop-tij-coding-station-direct-to-product-marking-hand-or-foot-trigger\/","title":{"rendered":"Desktop TIJ Coding Station | Direct-to-Product Marking (Hand or Foot Trigger)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3612 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375-242x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Desktop TIJ Printer - Print on many product types\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375-825x1024.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375-768x953.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375-1238x1536.jpg 1238w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375-484x600.jpg 484w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174916-scaled-e1771541299375.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306-207x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Desktop TIJ Print Example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306-706x1024.jpg 706w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306-768x1114.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306-1059x1536.jpg 1059w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306-1412x2048.jpg 1412w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306-10x15.jpg 10w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306-414x600.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20251203_174930-scaled-e1771541150306.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Something a little different<\/strong>:<strong> TIJ direct<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>to<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>product marking <\/strong>\u270d\ufe0f\ud83d\udce6<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re known for labelling machinery, but in reality, labelling and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/index\/labellers-print-and-apply\/batch-date-coding-systems\">coding<\/a> are inseparable \u2014 and we routinely integrate everything from TTO through to laser.<\/p>\n<p>For many years, we\u2019ve supplied TIJ (thermal inkjet) on a high proportion of our desktop labelling systems, because it\u2019s a flexible and economical way to add variable data (best before, batch codes, lot numbers, simple graphics, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>This new device is a bit different \u2014 and the clever part is how it prints:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 The cartridge sweeps past the product (instead of moving the product past a fixed printhead)<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Ideal for offline coding, short runs, and mixed items with minimal fixturing<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Hand trigger or foot trigger operation \u2014 both supplied \u2014 so you can choose what suits your workflow best<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 Uses the same cartridges as our normal TIJ range, so you can standardise consumables<\/p>\n<p>We have a unit on display for demo and stock available. If you\u2019d like to see the unit running, contact us, and we\u2019ll arrange a quick demonstration (and you\u2019re welcome to bring samples).<\/p>\n<p>#ALTechUK #TIJ #ThermalInkjet #CodingAndMarking #BatchCoding #Traceability #Packaging #Manufacturing<\/p>\n<p><div style=\"width: 1280px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-3612-1\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loop autoplay muted preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/linkedin-import-7429219852403400704.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/linkedin-import-7429219852403400704.mp4\">https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/linkedin-import-7429219852403400704.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><br \/>\n<iframe style=\"margin-top: 10px; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nouxJ0ukPT4?si=fSeJrMDYQcfm1MlT\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-justify\"><p>Something a little different: TIJ direct&#8211;to&#8211;product marking \u270d\ufe0f\ud83d\udce6 We\u2019re known for labelling machinery, but in reality, labelling and coding are inseparable \u2014 and we routinely integrate everything from TTO through to laser. 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