What is the difference between a laser marking machine and an ink jet printer? In fact, the differences are very large. There are differences between the two in terms of effects, application scope, and marking methods.

From the marking method:

The laser marking machine's printing content can include serial codes, batch numbers, bar codes, two-dimensional codes, logos and patterns, etc., the number of printed lines and font size are not limited, and the processes are diverse, which can be peeled off, hollowed out, punched, and cut. . The inkjet printer uses the ink to deflect the ink dots out of the normal flight path and shoots the surface of the work. The ink droplets are used to control the position of each ink droplet. Generally, the ink droplets only have a vertical direction. For the changes, the printed matter and the print head must be moved relatively to form the data we want to print. Barcodes, batch numbers, and simple patterns can be printed. However, the number of printed lines and font size are limited.

From the scope of application:

Laser coding opportunities are affected by the material. The marking effect on different materials is different. It can mark metal and most non-metal materials. It can be used for clothing accessories, alcohol packaging, glass ceramics, beverage packaging, rubber products. , Hardware nameplates, craft gifts, 3C electronic components, mobile phone manufacturing and other industries. The application side and adaptation side of the inkjet printer are stronger.

From the marking effect:

The laser marking machine can make a long-term mark on the surface of the workpiece, it is not easy to fade, suitable for fine marking, and the mark is clear and delicate. The ink coding is a bit rougher, the processed imprint cannot be maintained for a long time, it is easy to be rubbed off, and there may be defective products under the influence of manual operation.

From the perspective of production speed:

The laser marking machine adopts online high-speed non-stop laser marking, which has a high degree of automation and a naturally high production efficiency. It can work with the rhythm under the high-speed flow of the production line. The inkjet printer can only be used online, with no pause in production and high production efficiency. However, some printers may have ink clogging the nozzles, affecting production.

Laser marking machine and ink jet printer have their own advantages and disadvantages, but if you compare them from many aspects, you can clearly see the differences, so when you buy equipment for marking products, you can target the materials and effects and the requirements of production Find the right machine.