Domino Printing Sciences has launched the Cx150i, a compact piezo inkjet system designed to print directly onto porous outer cases and boxes, as manufacturers look for lower-waste ways to handle secondary-pack coding. The machine is aimed at food, beverage, and general manufacturing lines where footprint, simplicity, and capital cost remain key considerations alongside print performance.
The printer is intended to replace label-based outer-case coding or older direct-to-box systems, using vegetable-oil-based ink and fewer consumables. Removing adhesive labels and backing liners reduces recurring material costs while simplifying waste handling on the line.
David Edwards, Product Manager – Piezo Inkjet at Domino Printing Sciences, said the Cx150i offers “significant cost-of-ownership savings when compared to labelling solutions” while combining vegetable-oil-based ink with minimal waste and no requirement for factory compressed air.
Direct-to-box printing also simplifies secondary-pack operations by eliminating label stock handling and reducing consumables. In plants running high volumes of outer-case coding, this can reduce maintenance requirements and improve operational efficiency compared with legacy coding equipment.
The system integrates with factory MES and ERP systems through Domino Automation, enabling production data connectivity and operational visibility. Domino Cloud provides remote monitoring and performance insights, while integration with the company’s R‑Series vision systems enables automated print verification and quality assurance.
With manufacturers under growing pressure to reduce packaging waste while maintaining traceability and product information on outer cases, direct printing onto secondary packaging is becoming a practical option for many production environments.
