The FC108 provides a maximum print height of 108 mm (4.25 inches) per printhead.
For larger print areas, the system can be configured with two printheads to achieve print widths of up to 8.5 inches, as described by The FC108
Inkjet Printers
The FC108 is an industrial colour inkjet printing solution designed for manufacturers and production environments requiring high-quality, full-colour printing alongside variable information such as batch codes, dates, barcodes and product identification.
Using HP Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) 4.0 technology, the FC108 combines high-resolution CMYK printing with the flexibility to integrate into automated production and packaging lines.
With a native resolution of 1200 dpi, a maximum print height of 108 mm per printhead and high-speed printing capabilities, the system provides a versatile solution for businesses looking to introduce colour printing directly into their production processes.
E&B can help manufacturers assess how the FC108 could fit into their existing operations, taking account of print requirements, production speed, substrate compatibility and integration with other packaging machinery.
The FC108 is built around HP Thermal Inkjet 4.0 technology, allowing it to produce detailed, high-resolution printing suitable for industrial applications.
The system uses four separate print cartridges – cyan, magenta, yellow and black – enabling full-colour printing directly onto suitable packaging materials.
This allows manufacturers to combine:
Because the system prints digitally, print content can be changed without the need for traditional printing plates.
The FC108 provides a maximum print height of 108 mm (4.25 inches) per printhead.
For larger print areas, the system can be configured with two printheads to achieve print widths of up to 8.5 inches, as described by The FC108
With a native resolution of 1200 dpi, the FC108 is capable of producing detailed graphics, small text and high-quality barcodes.
This makes it suitable for applications where print clarity is important.
According to The FC108‘s published specifications, the FC108 can achieve:
Actual production speeds depend on print content, resolution settings, substrate and line configuration.
Four independent CMYK print cartridges allow the system to reproduce colour graphics, images and branding alongside production information.
The FC108 supports variable data printing and can generate over 114 different barcode formats, including QR codes and Data Matrix codes.
A 775 ml bulk ink supply per colour helps support longer production runs and reduces the frequency of cartridge replacement.
The system includes Ethernet connectivity, configurable input/output connections, and support for external sensors, encoders and stack-light daisy chaining.
The FC108 is designed for applications where both visual print quality and production data are required.
Logos, product images, promotional graphics and other colour content can be printed directly onto packaging.
Batch codes, expiry dates, serial numbers and product identifiers can be printed and changed dynamically during production.
The printer supports a wide range of barcode formats, including:
Print quality and code size should always be checked against the requirements of the scanning equipment being used.
Ingredients, instructions, handling marks and other product information can be printed where the ink and substrate combination is suitable.
Colour printing directly onto cartons can support branding, product identification and variable production data.
Case coding, logistics information and identification marks can be printed onto corrugated packaging.
High-resolution printing allows detailed product information and graphics to be reproduced where required.
Variable data capability allows personalised content to be printed during production.
Suitability depends on the material, ink selection and production requirements.
Industrial printing equipment must operate reliably within the wider production process.
The FC108 can be incorporated into production lines where printing needs to take place as products move through packaging operations.
A typical printing process may involve:
Integration considerations can include:
E&B can assess how the FC108 would interact with existing packaging machinery and production equipment.
| Specification | The FC108 |
|---|---|
| Print technology | HP Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) 4.0 |
| Ink colours | CMYK |
| Native resolution | 1200 dpi |
| Maximum print height | 108 mm (4.25 in) per printhead |
| Wider print configurations | Up to 8.5 in with two printheads (as described by Norwix) |
| Maximum print speed | 91 m/min at 1200 dpi; 183 m/min at 600 dpi (published maximums) |
| Barcode formats | Over 114 supported formats |
| Ink type | Aqueous ink |
| Bulk ink capacity | 775 ml per colour |
| Connectivity | Ethernet |
| Inputs/outputs | Configurable I/O |
| External devices | Sensor, encoder and stack-light support |
| Software | Norwix Vega software |
| Power supply | 115–240 V |
| Warranty | 12-month manufacturer warranty |
Specifications are based on The FC108‘s published product information. Print speeds and suitability are subject to configuration and application.
The FC108 operates using software, which manages print layouts, variable data and production printing.
The software allows print content to be created, managed and adjusted according to production requirements.
Variable information such as dates, batch numbers, serial numbers and barcodes can be managed digitally, reducing the need for manual changes between production runs.
Before selecting an industrial colour inkjet printer, manufacturers should consider:
Testing print samples on the actual packaging material is often an important part of the selection process.
E&B supplies packaging machinery and production-line technology to manufacturers across a range of industries.
When considering printing technology, we look at the full production process rather than the printer in isolation.
This includes the packaging material, print requirements, production speed, integration with existing machinery and long-term operating considerations.
The FC108 is a wide-format industrial colour inkjet printer using HP Thermal Inkjet 4.0 technology for high-resolution CMYK printing.
Yes. The system uses four separate CMYK ink cartridges to produce full-colour graphics and images.
The maximum print height is 108 mm per printhead. Wider configurations of up to 8.5 inches are available using two printheads.
The printer has a native resolution of 1200 dpi.
The FC108 can achieve maximum print speeds of up to 91 metres per minute at 1200 dpi and 183 metres per minute at 600 dpi. Actual speeds depend on configuration and application.
Yes. The system supports over 114 barcode formats, including QR codes and Data Matrix codes.
The FC108 can print text, logos, full-colour graphics, batch codes, expiry dates, serial numbers, barcodes, QR codes and variable production data.
Yes, subject to mechanical, electrical and control integration requirements. E&B can assess how the system would operate within an existing production process.
Suitability depends on the substrate and ink compatibility. Print testing on the actual material is recommended where required.