There are handheld printers capable of printing on any surface and orientation. how they work

When we talk about portable printers, we usually imagine pocket-sized, small and versatile devices that allow us to print from our smartphone through a WiFi or Bluetooth connection. However, in this world there are solutions that take portability to another level.

For years the industry has used different methods to enter printed information about different products. From the specifications of products such as PVC pipes, grinding discs and wooden containers, to the best before dates on food packaging.

Small and versatile, this is how handheld printers are

In many of these cases, manufacturers resort to fixed solutions that are installed on production lines, such as laser markers, thermomarking printers, among others. But, what happens when more information must be added to certain products that have already left the industrial estate?

This is where a few small handheld inkjet printers they are capable of operating on virtually any surface and in any orientation. It is not that we will be able to print high-quality photos, but we will be able to print text in TrueType fonts, barcodes and logos.

So… how can we print with this type of device? There are different models on the market, but some of the most advanced ones can be connected wirelessly to our smartphone or computer so that we can send them the text or the files to print. In addition, they have a screen so that we can make additional adjustments.

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The next step is as easy as slide the printer over the surface to be printed (from wood to metal alloys). Here we should not worry about the speed of the movement, since these systems have intelligent rollers capable of adapting to the speed of each operator without compromising the quality of the work.

At this point you may be wondering about consumables. Being injection systems, manufacturers are responsible for offering consumables for printing, both color and monochrome. The Handjet EBS-250, from the German manufacturer EBS Ink Jet Systems, promises to print about 100,000 characters with 110 ml of ink.

These devices, which offer high versatility compared to standard solutions, come at a high price. The models vary between 3,200 and 5,500 euros. To be sure, these printers are limited to customers who can afford their price and get the most out of them.

However, now we know closely one of the printing solutions that the industry has. Thus, the next time you see certain packages or products, you may wonder if it was printed with a traditional system, like the ones we mentioned at the beginning, or with a portable one like the one we present today.