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12.7mm Handheld Inkjet Printer Metal Body
Short Description
A 12.7 mm handheld inkjet printer is a battery-powered date and batch coder that you roll across a pouch, bottle, box or label by hand. It prints text, MFG and EXP dates, batch numbers, MRP, logos, barcodes and QR codes up to 12.7 mm (half an inch) tall. A metal housing is stiffer and stands up better to drops, knocks and all-day handling on a busy packing floor, in a warehouse or at a loading bay. The printer, one ink cartridge and the charger come in the box.
Country of Origin: Imported · Supplied by: PackForge Industries, Faridabad, Haryana
Specifications
| SKU / Model | PF-HIJ-127-M |
| Type | Handheld thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer, hand-rolled |
| Maximum print height | 12.7 mm (½ inch), adjustable |
| Print lines | 1 to 5 lines (smaller text, more lines) |
| Resolution | Up to 600 DPI (lower settings save ink) |
| Print speed | Up to about 60 m/min, depending on resolution |
| Print distance | About 2–5 mm from the surface |
| Screen | 4.3-inch colour touch screen |
| Print content | Text, numbers, symbols, MFG / EXP dates, time, batch and serial counters, MRP, logos (BMP), barcodes, QR codes |
| Data input | On-screen keyboard; USB (pen drive) for logos and files |
| Languages | Multiple, including English and Arabic |
| Ink | Quick-drying black solvent ink cartridge |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium battery, about 8 hours of normal use per charge |
| Charger | 100–240 V AC adapter |
| Body | Metal housing |
| In the box | Printer, 1 ink cartridge and charger |
| Operating temperature | 0–40 °C |
| Warranty | As written on the invoice; the ink cartridge is a consumable |
| Country of Origin | Imported |
| HSN code | 8443 |
Figures are typical for this class of printer; print speed, lines and battery time depend on the settings and the job.
PackForge 12.7 mm Handheld Inkjet Printer (Metal Body)
SKU: PF-HIJ-127-M
Sold by PackForge Industries,
a division of Fulcrum Infratech Pvt. Ltd.
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What is a 12.7 mm handheld inkjet printer?
12.7 mm (half an inch) is the print height most packers in India need: enough for a three- or four-line code of batch number, MFG date, EXP date and MRP in clear, small characters that fit on a pouch, cap, label or mono carton.
Because the code is small and sharp, it suits food, pharma, cosmetic and FMCG packs where space is short, and it is the lowest-cost way to stop writing dates by hand or using a rubber stamp.
Coding with a handheld inkjet printer – 4 steps
- 1Put in the cartridge and switch onClip the ink cartridge into the printer and switch it on. The touch screen opens the last message you saved.
- 2Make the messageType the text and add MFG and EXP dates, a batch counter, MRP, a logo, a barcode or a QR code. Save it under a name.
- 3Roll it across the packHold the printer flat against the surface, start printing and roll it across at one even speed.
- 4Check and carry onThe ink dries in seconds, so the next pack can be stacked straight away. Dates change by themselves from the printer clock.
- Up to 12.7 mm tall
- 1–5 lines
- 4.3″ touch screen
- Up to 600 DPI
- Quick-dry ink
- Barcode & QR
What the 12.7 mm handheld printer can code
Any surface you can roll the printer across at an even speed can be coded – flat, or gently curved like a bottle or a pipe.
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Metal body or plastic body, 12.7 mm or 25.4 mm – compare the 4 models
All four PackForge handheld inkjet printers have the same 4.3-inch touch screen and print the same kinds of codes. Two things differ: the tallest code they print, and the outer body.
| Model | Max print height | Body | Price + GST | With GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.4 mm, metal body | 25.4 mm (1 inch) | Metal housing | ₹16,905 + ₹3,043 GST | ₹19,948 |
| 25.4 mm, plastic body | 25.4 mm (1 inch) | Hard plastic housing | ₹15,210 + ₹2,738 GST | ₹17,948 |
| 12.7 mm, metal body (this page) | 12.7 mm (½ inch) | Metal housing | ₹10,530 + ₹1,895 GST | ₹12,425 |
| 12.7 mm, plastic body | 12.7 mm (½ inch) | Hard plastic housing | ₹8,835 + ₹1,590 GST | ₹10,425 |
Metal body: A metal housing is stiffer and stands up better to drops, knocks and all-day handling on a busy packing floor, in a warehouse or at a loading bay. Plastic body: A plastic housing is lighter in the hand and costs less. It suits shops, small units and coding a few hundred packs a day.
Compare every coding printer on the inkjet printer price list or see all printers and cartridges.
Ink cartridge – one in the box, more when you need them
The printer comes with a 12.7 mm (half inch) quick-drying black solvent ink cartridge, fitted and ready to print after unpacking. Solvent ink dries in seconds on surfaces that do not soak it up, such as plastic film, PET and HDPE bottles, glass, metal and foil, so the code does not smear when packs touch.
How long one cartridge lasts depends on the size of the code and the resolution: a small two-line date code uses far less ink than a large logo. Keep a spare cartridge for busy days. For replacements see TIJ ink cartridges and the 2590 black solvent cartridge (12.7 mm), or send a photo of your cartridge on WhatsApp and we will confirm the right one.
- Close the cartridge cap when the printer is not in use, so the nozzles do not dry.
- Wipe the nozzle plate with a lint-free cloth if a line goes missing.
- Store spare cartridges upright, in a cool place away from flame.
Who uses it
- Food, snack, spice and namkeen packers coding pouches and jars.
- Pharma, Ayurvedic and cosmetic units printing batch, MFG and EXP on cartons and bottles.
- Bakeries, dairies and sweet shops dating boxes, cups and trays.
- Small FMCG and home businesses replacing hand-written dates and rubber stamps.
- Spare-part and hardware sellers printing part numbers and QR codes on boxes.
Tips for clean, readable codes
- Roll the printer at one steady speed; stopping half-way stretches or squeezes the letters.
- Keep the surface dry and free of dust and oil where the code goes.
- On curved bottles and pipes, roll along the length, not around the curve.
- Use the resolution setting: lower DPI for big codes on cartons saves ink, higher DPI for small text and QR codes.
- Charge the battery fully before a long run.
12.7 mm handheld inkjet printer price in India
12.7 mm handheld inkjet printer – frequently asked questions
What is the price of the 12.7 mm handheld inkjet printer with metal body?
The PackForge 12.7 mm handheld inkjet printer with metal body costs ₹10,530 + ₹1,895 GST, that is ₹12,425 including all taxes, with 1 ink cartridge in the box. The plastic-body model costs ₹8,835 + ₹1,590 GST. A GST invoice is raised in your company name for input credit.
What can the 12.7 mm handheld printer print?
Text and numbers, MFG and EXP dates and time that update from the printer clock, batch and serial counters, MRP, logos imported as BMP images, barcodes and QR codes, up to 12.7 mm (½ inch) tall in 1 to 5 lines.
Does the printer come with an ink cartridge?
Yes. Every printer comes with a 12.7 mm (half inch) quick-drying black solvent ink cartridge in the box, ready to print. Replacement cartridges can be ordered any time; send us a photo of the cartridge on WhatsApp and we will confirm the right one.
Metal body or plastic body – which should I buy?
Both print the same way. Choose the metal body for a factory floor, warehouse or daily heavy use, because it takes knocks better. Choose the plastic body if you want a lighter printer at a lower price for lighter use.
12.7 mm or 25.4 mm – which print height do I need?
Choose 12.7 mm for batch, dates and MRP on pouches, bottles, caps, labels and small cartons; it costs ₹10,530 + ₹1,895 GST (metal body). Choose 25.4 mm for big text or many lines on cartons, crates, sacks and pipes; it costs ₹16,905 + ₹3,043 GST (metal body).
Which surfaces can it print on?
The quick-drying solvent ink holds on paper, cartons, wood, plastic, PET and HDPE bottles, glass, metal, foil and laminated pouches. Keep the surface dry and free of dust and oil, and roll the printer at an even speed for a clean code.
How long does the battery last?
About 8 hours of normal use on a full charge, depending on how much you print. It charges from the adapter in the box.