Printing Solutions for the Food Sector

In the harsh, steamy environment of retort processing, it’s vital to have printers and inks that can cope. That’s a given with Domino’s IP66-rated Ax-Series continuous inkjet printers. We've also designed the range to be low-cost and easy on ink consumption, and of course, we've developed thermochromic inks that indicate the success of steam sterilisation. C02 and fibre lasers laser printers can also easily mark metals or hard plastics.

Domino has a range of solutions to help, including our Ax-Series of continuous inkjet printers, thermal Inkjet printers, and our D-Series of laser printers. Depending on the specific application, they offer flexibility, reliability, and the potential to quickly change and expand on the recorded information. These printers are always ready for action and use fast-drying, thermochromic inks to create clear, legible and stable codes in every application. Changeover is quick and easy. The same is true of our D-Series laser printers, which adapt quickly to new label and jar dimensions designs and provide a permanent marking on glass at exceptionally high speed. 

The porosity of card means it's vital to print traceability codes in high resolution, mitigating any risk of smudging. To achieve the high resolution required, Domino offers both Thermal Inkjet and Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printing. With our Ax-Series of CIJ printers, we've raised the bar on what can be achieved. The Ax-Series utilises food-grade quality ink – vital to prevent migration and taint through porous card – that is quick drying and clear in every application.

The high IP66 rating of the Ax-Series means they can be washed down in situ, but their lightweight construction also means they are easy to relocate to different lines if needed. Our Gx-Series TIJs provide a coding solution that is flexible, easy to integrate into your production line and designed for high resolution printing at fast line speeds. The modular set-up of the Gx-Series can grow with your requirements: Up to four individually operating print heads are managed by one controller and can be configured to operate multiple production lines. 

It's easy to print a label using any of the various options available from Domino. We provide a range of printing options, using different technologies such as CO2 laser, continuous inkjet, thermal Inkjet and piezo drop on Demand. The right choice depends on your application, but our range gives the flexibility to print direct to an existing label, or create more customised options.

With our Ax-Series of CIJ printers, we've raised the bar on what can be achieved. The Ax-Series utilises food grade quality ink – vital to prevent migration and taint through porous card – that's quick drying and clear. Boxes can be stacked immediately, and codes are stable throughout the lifetime of the product. With the latest networking technology and producing graphic code quality, the Gx-Series TIJ printers are ideal not only for batch and date coding but also for complex code formats, check weighing and track & trace applications.

Domino’s thermal transfer overprinting solutions is a popular choice for applying codes and product data to bags. With our latest printers, such as the Vx-Series, set-up and changeover are quick and easy, allowing you to switch between products with ease and with confidence that label codes are accurate and clear. The Vx-Series delivers reliable printing and excellent code adhesion, even after freezing, meaning the code can stay clear and legible throughout the lifetime of the product.

Alternatives to TTO include Domino's D-Series laser technology. and CIJ Ax-series. Small yet powerful and versatile, Domino Printing’s D-Series i-Tech range of CO2 laser marking machines deliver flexible, high speed, high quality coding. Needing no inks, solvents, or printheads and ribbons, lasers minimise waste, and automatic temperature control cooling means the printer saves energy wherever possible. Our Ax-Series of Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers is ideally suited to the high throughput of confectionery production. Engineered for reliability and no need for maintenance, these printers can be easily installed on high speed production lines, providing clear and stable codes at precise locations on all kinds of wrappers.

Similiary, thermal Inkjet technology is increasingly being used for flexible packaging through ink developments. Domino's Gx-Series TIJ printers offer high quality codes, machine readable codes, true type fonts and barcodes for use with flow wrappers. Special inks are tolerant to long periods of production inactivity, whilst providing excellent first print readability. All are potential solutions to use with flow wrap machines."

With a range of inks available for printing, our Ax-Series of Continuous inkjet printers gives food producers good options for printing direct to tubs and plastic bottles. Fast drying and stable, our codes remain visible throughout the product's lifetime. Be dairy, frozen food or confectionery, coding plastic containers after they've been filled require adhesive and durable inks. Formulated to meet the exacting demands of frozen food production, our inks have the resilience to match the product shelf life and to overcome any issues from condensation and storage. 

Our Ax-Series CIJ printers provide eggshell coding solutions for small egg farms, through to full grader integration across multiple egg grading lines. They support the widely used Egg Print Protocol to meet the coding demands of industrial production.

The Ax-Series printers deliver maximum flexibility and uptime on your production lines, ensuring that you can code your eggs when required.They can work in almost any environment due to an IP55 printer cabinet with a sealed IP66 electronics enclosure and optional 316 stainless steel cabinet, providing maximum protection during washdowns. Maintaining your Domino Ax-Series CIJ Printer is effortless: replacing the iTechx module (ITM) annually is a less-than-ten-minutes operator task and removes the need for traditional servicing.

Domino's eggshell coding inks are manufactured to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Direct Food Contact guidelines to support local food legislation requirements. All three ink colour options - red, blue, and green - have excellent contrast for clear visibility on white or brown eggs. They are compliant with EU, FDA, and Chinese regulations on food additives, and are Kosher certified

With exceptional print speeds, superior adhesion qualities, and maximum uptime, it’s easy to see why Domino’s printing solutions are chosen by companies that package in Tetra Pak. Our Ax550i continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer is especially designed for washdown environments thanks to its 316 grade stainless steel construction, and IP66 sealing, making it ideal for dairy sites. It can be mounted for seamless line integration, with an optional XS printhead to optimise the system for high-speed printing.

Low maintenance, fast and easy to use, the Ax550i guarantees low cost of ownership and features many innovations to help reduce ink consumption and the environmental impact of printing. It’s also been designed to be lightweight, making it easy to reposition when implementing changes in production.