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Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Cx150i, a compact, high-resolution piezo inkjet printer designed for direct coding onto porous boxes. The system is aimed at food, beverage and general manufacturing businesses seeking a cost-effective and more sustainable alternative to traditional box-coding methods.
Developed for secondary packaging applications, the Cx150i combines a small footprint with industrial-grade performance, making it suitable for production environments where space, operational simplicity and budget are key considerations. The printer is designed to deliver high-resolution codes directly onto corrugated cases, removing the need for labels or additional packaging materials.
A key feature of the new system is its use of non-toxic, non-hazardous vegetable-oil-based ink, which supports manufacturers’ sustainability goals. By enabling direct-to-box printing, the Cx150i eliminates adhesive labels, backing liners and other consumables typically associated with case labelling systems. According to Domino, this approach can reduce packaging waste while improving recyclability.
David Edwards, product manager – Piezo Inkjet at Domino Printing Sciences, said: “The Cx150i represents a hugely capable direct-to-box printer at an accessible price. It offers significant cost-of-ownership savings when compared to labelling solutions and boasts strong environmental credentials: vegetable-oil-based ink, minimal waste and no factory air.”
The system has been engineered to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) through reduced consumable usage, improved ink efficiency and simplified maintenance compared with both labelling solutions and legacy direct-to-box coding technologies.
In addition to its hardware features, the Cx150i includes advanced connectivity options. Through Domino Automation, the printer can integrate with factory MES and ERP systems, enabling streamlined data management across production lines. Compatibility with Domino Cloud provides remote monitoring capabilities, improved visibility of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and ongoing optimisation of coding operations.
For manufacturers seeking enhanced quality control, the system can also be paired with Domino’s R-Series vision inspection solutions to create a fully integrated coding and verification setup.
With sustainability, operational efficiency and digital connectivity becoming increasingly important in secondary packaging operations, the Cx150i expands Domino’s portfolio of industrial coding solutions designed for modern manufacturing environments.
