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WECARE 12.7mm and 25.4mm fast-drying solvent ink cartridges with printed carton codes

OVERVIEW

Two Print Widths. One Fast-Dry Ink Platform.

WECARE Fast-Dry Solvent Ink Cartridges are designed for thermal inkjet coding applications where fast drying, clear variable-data printing and material compatibility are important.

Available in 12.7mm (half inch) and 25.4mm (one inch) print-width formats, both cartridge platforms use solvent-based ink with a 42ML capacity and support coding across packaging and selected industrial surfaces.

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12.7mm / 25.4mm
Print Width Options
42ML
Ink Capacity
Solvent-Based
Ink Technology
6 Colors
Available Options

PRODUCT FORMATS

Choose the Print Width for Your Application.

WECARE 12.7mm half-inch fast-dry solvent TIJ ink cartridge
12.7mm / Half Inch

12.7mm Fast-Dry Solvent Ink Cartridge

Compact TIJ cartridge format for standard coding applications including dates, batch information, text, barcodes and QR codes.

Print Width
12.7mm / 0.5 inch
Capacity
42ML
Ink Type
Solvent-Based Fast-Dry Ink
Available Colors
Black / Blue / Red / Yellow / Green / White
WECARE 25.4mm one-inch fast-dry solvent TIJ ink cartridge
25.4mm / One Inch

25.4mm Fast-Dry Solvent Ink Cartridge

Wider-format TIJ cartridge for larger coding areas, bigger characters and applications requiring increased print height.

Print Width
25.4mm / 1 inch
Capacity
42ML
Ink Type
Solvent-Based Fast-Dry Ink
Available Colors
Black / Blue / Red / Yellow / Green / White

COLOR OPTIONS

Six Colors for Different Coding Needs.

BlackBlueRedYellowGreenWhite

Color availability may vary by cartridge format and application requirements. Contact WECARE for current availability.

APPLICATIONS

Built for Fast-Dry Coding Across Different Materials.

Plastic bottles and containers with fast-dry date and lot codingLOT P210EXP 2027.09

Plastic

Coding on bottles, containers and molded plastic surfaces.

Coated cartons with clear batch and expiry codingMFG 2026.09.20LOT C418

Coated Cartons

Fast-dry coding on printed and coated carton packaging.

Flexible packaging film and pouches with variable-data codingBATCH F0826EXP 2027.06

Film & Flexible Packaging

Variable-data coding on flexible films, pouches and packaging materials.

Selected industrial metal surfaces with traceability codingSN M-61028LINE 04

Metal

Coding on selected coated and industrial metal surfaces.

Glass beverage containers with fast-dry date and batch identificationLOT G2509EXP 2027.08

Glass

Fast-dry identification on selected glass-container applications.

Product labels and packaging with date, barcode and QR identificationITEM L-2048QR / BARCODE

Labels & Packaging

Date, batch, barcode and identification printing across labels and packaging materials.

VARIABLE DATA

Print the Information Production Needs.

Fast-dry TIJ ink can carry the variable information used to identify products, batches and packaging through production.

TextDateBatch / LotExpirySerial NumberBarcodeQR Code
KRAFT CARTONMFG 2026.09.20LOT B210
COATED CARTONEXP 2027.09.20
PLASTIC POUCHSN W25A-0826

KEY FEATURES

Designed Around Real Coding Requirements.

01

Fast-Dry Solvent Ink

Designed for coding applications where rapid drying is required on selected non-absorbent and packaging materials.

02

Two Print Widths

Available in 12.7mm and 25.4mm formats for different coding-height requirements.

03

42ML Ink Capacity

Both cartridge formats use a 42ML ink configuration for practical daily industrial coding.

04

Multiple Color Options

Six confirmed colors support identification, contrast and application-specific coding requirements.

05

TIJ Cartridge Architecture

Designed for compatible thermal inkjet coding systems.

06

Variable-Data Coding

Supports common production information including dates, batches, serial numbers, barcodes and QR codes.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Core Ink & Electrical Parameters.

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Specification12.7mm25.4mm
Print Width12.7mm / Half Inch25.4mm / One Inch
Ink TypeSolvent-BasedSolvent-Based
Capacity42ML42ML
ColorsBlack / Blue / Red / Yellow / Green / WhiteBlack / Blue / Red / Yellow / Green / White
Operating Voltage8.5–9.5V8.5–9.5V
Pulse Width1.8–1.9 μs1.8–1.9 μs
TechnologyThermal Inkjet (TIJ)Thermal Inkjet (TIJ)

Operating parameters should be confirmed against the printer configuration before use.

TIJ COMPATIBILITY

Match the Cartridge to the Printer and Application.

Cartridge performance depends on printhead format, printer settings, operating voltage, pulse width, ink requirements and printing surface.

WECARE can help confirm the appropriate cartridge based on your printer model, required print width and substrate.

Check Compatibility
01Printer Model
02Print Width — 12.7mm / 25.4mm
03Printing Material
04Required Color
05Print Content

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WHY WECARE

Ink Selected Around the Application.

Two Print Widths

12.7mm and 25.4mm cartridge options support different coding-height requirements.

Multiple Colors

Color options support identification, contrast and application-specific needs.

Application Matching

Printer, cartridge, ink and substrate should be considered together.

Coding Support

WECARE supports equipment matching, cartridge selection and application confirmation.

FAQ

Fast-Dry Solvent Ink Cartridge FAQs

Practical guidance for selecting a format, color and compatible TIJ application.

What is a fast-dry solvent ink cartridge?

It is a thermal inkjet cartridge containing solvent-based ink formulated for rapid drying on compatible packaging and selected industrial surfaces.

What is the difference between 12.7mm and 25.4mm TIJ cartridges?

The 12.7mm format supports standard coding-height requirements, while the 25.4mm format provides a wider print area for larger characters and increased print height.

How much ink does each cartridge contain?

42ML.

What colors are available?

Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, Green and White.

What materials can solvent ink print on?

Suitable applications may include plastics, coated cartons, films, labels, selected metals, glass and other compatible surfaces. Final performance depends on ink selection, substrate and printing conditions.

Can these cartridges print on plastic?

They may be used on compatible plastic bottles, containers and molded surfaces. The exact ink and settings should be confirmed with the specific substrate.

Can they print on metal or glass?

Selected coated metal and glass applications may be suitable. Adhesion and drying performance should be validated on the actual surface and under the intended production conditions.

What operating voltage is used?

8.5–9.5V based on the supplied operating specification. Printer configuration should be confirmed before use.

What pulse width is recommended?

1.8–1.9 μs based on the supplied specification. Confirm against printer settings before use.

Can I use the cartridge in any TIJ printer?

No universal compatibility should be implied. Compatibility depends on cartridge format, printer architecture and operating parameters. Contact WECARE with the printer model for confirmation.

Which cartridge should I choose: 12.7mm or 25.4mm?

Choose 12.7mm for standard coding-height requirements and 25.4mm for wider or larger print-height applications.

How do I choose the right ink color?

Color choice depends on substrate contrast, identification requirements and the application. WECARE can help review the material and required result.

TALK TO OUR CODING TEAM

Match the Ink, Printer and Material to Your Application.

Share your printer model, print width, material and required color with WECARE, and our team can help confirm the appropriate cartridge direction.