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5/21/2026

Batch Coding Machine Buyer's Guide: 5 Types Compared (Real Prices)

A no-nonsense comparison of five batch coding machine types, handheld TIJ, semi-auto TIJ, thermal transfer, industrial CIJ, and laser, with real price ranges and a 3-year cost framework. Most small and medium operations don't need a $15,000 production-line printer. This guide shows you how to match machine type to your daily output, surface materials, and changeover frequency so you don't overspend.

#batch coding machine#batch coding printer#handheld batch coder#date coding machine

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5/20/2026

What Is an Unencrypted Ink Cartridge? How Cartridge Authentication Works and What It Costs

An unencrypted ink cartridge has no crypto chip, so your printer fires regardless of brand. This guide explains how cartridge authentication works in the handheld inkjet printer industry, which brands require branded cartridges and which don't, how to check your printer in 30 seconds, and what the real cost difference is over time.

#unencrypted ink cartridge#compatible ink cartridge#cartridge encryption#handheld printer ink

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5/14/2026

The Complete Guide to Handheld Inkjet Printers: Types, Costs, and How to Choose

A handheld inkjet printer with unencrypted cartridges saves $1,000-$3,600+ over three years compared to encrypted-brand printers. Entry-level TIJ models start at $139, handle virtually any surface (cardboard, metal, plastic, glass, wood, fabric, leather, cement), and avoid the $80+ cartridge lock-in that encrypted brands impose. Use 300 DPI for text, 600 DPI for barcodes. Under 5,000 items/day → handheld TIJ. Over 10,000/day → consider CIJ. Before buying, check for cartridge encryption: flip the cartridge over, a metal chip on the bottom means locked.

#handheld inkjet printer#portable inkjet printer#inkjet marking machine#batch code printer

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