Laser Date Coder Price: 8 Cost Factors and Whether to Buy or Rent
A laser date coder price depends on laser type, power, lens, line speed, accessories, fume extraction and service. No ink costs; compare buying and renting.
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CO2 vs Fiber vs UV Laser Date Coders: How to Choose by Packaging Material
CO2, fiber and UV laser date coders differ in wavelength. Match the laser to paper, labels, PET, plastics, PCBs or metal, with a FASTJET F7100 comparison.
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Inkjet Date Coders: CIJ, TIJ and Handheld Types Compared
Inkjet date coders come in three types: CIJ, TIJ and handheld. Compare ink systems, print distance, print height and best uses using FASTJET model data.
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Date Coding on Different Materials: Paper, Plastic, Film, Glass and Metal
Date coding on paper, coated cartons, film, PET, glass and metal: match CIJ, TIJ, handheld or laser to the surface, plus five factors to check before testing.
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BBE Meaning: Best Before End vs EXP vs BBF on Food Labels
BBE stands for Best Before End: best before the end of the stated month or year, not an expiry date. Learn how to read BBE 10/2027, MFG with BBE, and how BBE…
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TISI QR Code: How to Scan the TIS Mark and Print the QR Code on Products
Since July 2021 every TIS licensee must show a QR code next to the TIS mark. Learn how to scan and verify it, how licensees generate it in TISI e-Service, and…
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Conveyor Date Coding: How to Install a Date Printer on Your Line and Choose CIJ, TIJ or Laser
How conveyor date coding printers work: system parts, print head positions, choosing CIJ, TIJ or laser by print distance and line speed, and tips for sharp…
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Bottle Cap Date Coding: Choosing CIJ or Laser for Plastic and Metal Caps
How to choose a bottle cap date coding printer: CIJ or UV laser for PP/PE plastic caps, CIJ or fiber laser for metal caps, print positions, FASTJET F640/F650…
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What Is a Date Coding Machine? Types and How to Choose
A date coding machine prints manufacturing dates, expiry dates and lot numbers. Compare 6 types, from handheld TIJ to CIJ and laser, and use 5 questions to…
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Label Date Abbreviations: MFG, EXP, BBF, LOT and More
A complete guide to date abbreviations on product labels: MFG, PKD, EXP, EXD, Use by, BB, BBF, BBE, Sell by, LOT, 12M and JAN–DEC month codes.
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EXP Meaning: How to Read Expiry Dates on Labels
EXP stands for Expiry Date: do not use a product after it. Learn how to read EXP 10/2027 and EXP JUL 27, and how EXP differs from EXD and BBF.
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BBF Meaning: Best Before vs EXP on Food Labels
BBF stands for Best Before: the date a product keeps its best quality. Learn how it differs from BBE and EXP expiry dates, how to read label dates, and Thai…
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