42 ml Blue Water-Based Coding Ink

About 42 ml HydraJET 2020B Blue Water-Based Coding Ink

HydraJET 2020B is a blue water-based ink cartridge developed for TIJ 2.5 thermal inkjet coding systems. It is designed for use in mailing, ticket printing, packaging, and various industrial coding applications.

With an average 42 ml usable ink capacity, HydraJET 2020B produces clear and sharp prints on porous and semi-porous surfaces such as plain paper, cardboard, duplex cardboard, and semi-porous coated paper. Its long decap time, resistance to fading and water, as well as high barcode readability, provide a suitable structure for production and coding applications.

General Features of HydraJET 2020B

• Average usable ink capacity of 42 ml
• Blue water-based ink
• TIJ 2.5 thermal inkjet technology
• HP 45ai cartridge structure
• Print resolution up to 600 dpi
• Recommended print resolution of 300 × 300 dpi
• 300 nozzles
• Print width of 12.7 mm
• Decap time of up to 1 hour
• Drying time of 1–3 seconds on coated paper
• Fading resistant structure
• Water resistant print
• Clear and sharp output
• High barcode readability
• Use on porous and semi-porous surfaces

Applications of HydraJET 2020B

• Mail and shipment prints
• Ticket printing applications
• Packaging coding
• Production date printing
• Expiration date printing
• Lot and batch number
• Serial number
• Product code
• Barcode printing
• Text and variable data printing
• Product tracking and traceability applications
• Printing on plain paper
• Cardboard surfaces
• Duplex cardboard
• Semi-porous coated papers
• Industrial coding and marking applications

Technical Specifications of HydraJET 2020B

HydraJET 2020B Printing Performance

HydraJET 2020B supports a maximum 600 dpi print resolution and is recommended to be used at 300 × 300 dpi by the manufacturer. It offers a 1–3 seconds drying time at this resolution on coated paper.

The ink's decap time of up to 1 hour contributes to operational continuity in production processes where the print head is exposed. It can be used in product identification and traceability applications due to its sharp printing characteristics and barcode readability.

Suitable Surfaces for HydraJET 2020B

• Plain paper
• Cardboard
• Duplex cardboard
• Semi-porous coated paper
• Porous surfaces
• Semi-porous surfaces
• Paper and cardboard-based packaging materials

Key Advantages of HydraJET 2020B

• 42 ml blue water-based ink
• Compatibility with TIJ 2.5 technology
• HP 45ai cartridge structure
• High resolution up to 600 dpi
• Print width of 12.7 mm
• Long decap time of up to 1 hour
• Fast drying time of 1–3 seconds
• Resistance to fading
• Water resistance
• Sharp and legible printing
• High barcode readability
• Suitability for porous and semi-porous surfaces
• 12-month shelf life

HydraJET 2020B Shipping and Delivery Information

• Transport and storage temperature must be between 10–35 °C.
• The cartridge should be stored with a protective clip attached to the print head.
• During storage, the nozzles should face upwards or the cartridge should be stored in a horizontal position.
• The product should be shipped while maintaining the recommended transport and storage temperatures.
• Shelf life is 12 months from the filling date under appropriate transport and storage conditions.

HydraJET 2020B Product Usage and Maintenance Information

When the print head needs to be cleaned, a lint-free cloth dampened with deionized water should be used. The print head should be pressed lightly onto the cloth to allow the ink to flow, and then wiped slowly and gently along the long edge of the print head.

The cartridge should not be shaken. Printing performance may vary depending on the surface used, coding device, and working environment conditions.