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Handheld Thermal Inkjet Printer — 12.7mm Metal Body Industrial
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Handheld Thermal Inkjet Printer — 12.7mm Plastic Body
₹6,186
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Handheld Thermal Inkjet Printer — 12.7mm Plastic Body
A handheld thermal inkjet printer (TIJ) is a portable batch coding device that prints MRP, manufacturing date, expiry date, batch number, and product details directly onto packaging surfaces — cartons, pouches, bottles, pipes, and bricks — without requiring ink ribbons, pads, or heating elements. The 12.7mm print height covers one to three lines of text, which is sufficient for standard Indian packaging compliance markings including MRP, batch code, and date under Legal Metrology Act requirements. The printer uses thermal inkjet technology — the same mechanism as desktop inkjet printers, but in a rugged hand-held body that the operator presses against or rolls across the packaging surface. Print is produced instantly from an ink cartridge loaded into the gun-shaped body. The printer connects via Bluetooth or USB to a smartphone or PC where print content is edited, and the content is stored in the printer's internal memory for repeat use. Most operators are printing within 20 minutes of unboxing. In India, handheld TIJ printers replace stamp pads, hot foil coders, and manual MRP stickers across thousands of small-to-medium packaging operations. They are used in garment tags, brick packaging in construction material firms, pouch printing in food factories, carton marking in logistics, and date coding in pharma packaging in cities including Ahmedabad, Indore, Surat, and Jaipur. New Vision Machines supplies handheld thermal inkjet printers with the first ink cartridge included. NVM stocks all cartridge types — black solvent, pharma blue, white, frozen, and cyan — at its Indore facility for fast replenishment across central and western India. Printer firmware updates and print content editing guidance are available through NVM's after-sales team. At ₹6,186 for the plastic body version without cartridge, this is the most accessible batch coding solution in India. For Indian manufacturers still using hand stamps or pre-printed stickers for MRP and date coding, a handheld TIJ printer pays for itself within the first week of use through ink cost savings and time saving alone.
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Technical Specifications
| Machine Type | Handheld Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Printer |
| Print Height | 12.7mm |
| Print Resolution | 600 DPI |
| Number of Lines | 1–3 lines of text |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth / USB |
| Cartridge Type | 12.7mm Solvent Ink Cartridge (sold separately or bundled) |
| Print Content | Text, numbers, date/time, QR code, logo (app-dependent) |
| Print Speed | Not specified — verify with supplier |
| Compatible Surfaces | Carton, pouch, bottle, pipe, brick, bag |
| Power Source | Rechargeable Battery |
| Suitable For | MRP coding, batch number, expiry date, manufacturing date |
| Country of Origin | China (verify with supplier) |
| Warranty | Not specified — verify with supplier |
| HSN Code | Not specified — verify with supplier |
About this product
A handheld thermal inkjet printer (TIJ) is a portable batch coding device that prints MRP, manufacturing date, expiry date, batch number, and product details directly onto packaging surfaces — cartons, pouches, bottles, pipes, and bricks — without requiring ink ribbons, pads, or heating elements. The 12.7mm print height covers one to three lines of text, which is sufficient for standard Indian packaging compliance markings including MRP, batch code, and date under Legal Metrology Act requirements. The printer uses thermal inkjet technology — the same mechanism as desktop inkjet printers, but in a rugged hand-held body that the operator presses against or rolls across the packaging surface. Print is produced instantly from an ink cartridge loaded into the gun-shaped body. The printer connects via Bluetooth or USB to a smartphone or PC where print content is edited, and the content is stored in the printer's internal memory for repeat use. Most operators are printing within 20 minutes of unboxing. In India, handheld TIJ printers replace stamp pads, hot foil coders, and manual MRP stickers across thousands of small-to-medium packaging operations. They are used in garment tags, brick packaging in construction material firms, pouch printing in food factories, carton marking in logistics, and date coding in pharma packaging in cities including Ahmedabad, Indore, Surat, and Jaipur. New Vision Machines supplies handheld thermal inkjet printers with the first ink cartridge included. NVM stocks all cartridge types — black solvent, pharma blue, white, frozen, and cyan — at its Indore facility for fast replenishment across central and western India. Printer firmware updates and print content editing guidance are available through NVM's after-sales team. At ₹6,186 for the plastic body version without cartridge, this is the most accessible batch coding solution in India. For Indian manufacturers still using hand stamps or pre-printed stickers for MRP and date coding, a handheld TIJ printer pays for itself within the first week of use through ink cost savings and time saving alone.
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CategoryAutomation
Product IDNVM-AUTOM-YEDP
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready to Ship
Warranty1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
ShippingPan-India Delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Handheld Thermal Inkjet Printer — 12.7mm Plastic Body
What is a handheld thermal inkjet printer and what does it print?
A handheld thermal inkjet printer (TIJ) is a portable batch coding device that prints MRP, batch numbers, expiry dates, manufacturing dates, and barcodes directly onto packaging surfaces including cartons, pouches, bottles, and pipes — without ink ribbons or heat. It is used across India's FMCG, pharma, food, and logistics sectors for Legal Metrology-compliant packaging markings.
How much does a handheld thermal inkjet printer cost in India?
Handheld thermal inkjet printers in India are priced between ₹6,000 and ₹16,000 for 12.7mm models depending on body material (plastic vs metal) and whether an ink cartridge is included. New Vision Machines supplies plastic body TIJ printers starting at ₹6,186 and metal body models starting at ₹8,473.
Which handheld inkjet printer is best for MRP and expiry date printing on pouches?
For MRP and expiry date printing on FMCG pouches, a 12.7mm handheld thermal inkjet printer with a black solvent cartridge is the standard choice — it prints on all laminated film surfaces with instant drying. For pouches that will be in cold or frozen storage, a frozen-grade cartridge is required. New Vision Machines can advise on the right cartridge for your specific packaging surface.
How long does an ink cartridge last in a handheld inkjet printer?
A standard 12.7mm solvent ink cartridge for handheld TIJ printers prints approximately 15,000–25,000 impressions (3-line print, standard font) before requiring replacement. Print count per cartridge varies with print content density and font size. New Vision Machines stocks all cartridge variants for next-day dispatch.
Which supplier provides handheld inkjet printers in Indore and Ahmedabad?
New Vision Machines supplies handheld thermal inkjet printers and compatible ink cartridges in Indore, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, and pan-India. NVM stocks all cartridge types — black, white, pharma blue, frozen, cyan — for fast replenishment.
Handheld TIJ printer vs hot foil batch coder — which should I choose?
Choose a handheld thermal inkjet printer when you need to print on multiple non-flat or varied surfaces, when print content changes frequently (batch numbers, expiry dates), or when portability is required. Choose a hot foil coder when you need embossed print on flat film surfaces in a fixed station format, such as on a sealing machine's band.
What should I check when buying a handheld inkjet printer in India?
When buying a handheld thermal inkjet printer, verify the print height (12.7mm for standard coding, 25mm or 50mm for large format), body material (plastic for light use, metal for industrial daily use), cartridge availability from the supplier, Bluetooth app compatibility with Android/iOS, and print surface compatibility with your packaging material. New Vision Machines provides a surface compatibility test before supply.
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