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Industrial Printer Services Do you have the Substrate? We have the technology! A complete solution for all industrial coding and marking equipment.

We listen to your requirements so we can provide the perfect printing solution.

A fast beverage line leaves very little room for coding problems.Bottles, cans and multipacks can be moving through prod...
01/10/2026

A fast beverage line leaves very little room for coding problems.

Bottles, cans and multipacks can be moving through production at a serious pace.

The printer has to keep up.

The code has to be in the right place.

And it needs to remain clear and readable from the production line through to the customer.

That sounds straightforward - until you add condensation, curved surfaces, changing products, different packaging materials and constant line movement.

For beverage manufacturers, coding isn't just about getting a date onto a bottle.

It's about making sure the whole process works reliably at production speed.

That means looking at the printer, the product, the environment and the way everything fits together.

Good coding starts with understanding the production line – not simply choosing a printer.

Here's a simple question for anyone working in food manufacturing:Can you read your product code as easily as your custo...
29/09/2026

Here's a simple question for anyone working in food manufacturing:

Can you read your product code as easily as your customer can?

It's easy to look at a freshly printed code and think:

"That looks fine."

But what happens when the product is moving quickly?

Or the packaging is wet?

Or there's condensation?

Or the surface is textured?

Or the code is being viewed under different lighting?

Code quality isn't simply about getting ink onto the package.

It's about producing a code that's clear, consistent and usable in the real world.

So here's the question:

When was the last time you looked at your product coding from the customer's point of view?

Choosing a coding system for food production starts with understanding the job.What are you producing?What are you print...
24/09/2026

Choosing a coding system for food production starts with understanding the job.

What are you producing?

What are you printing onto?

What information needs to be printed?

How fast does the line run?

How often do products change?

What environment is the equipment operating in?

These questions can make a big difference to the coding solution that's right for your production.

Because there isn't necessarily a single "best" printer.

There is the right coding solution for the application.

We've put together a guide covering the key considerations for food manufacturers.

👉 Read the full article: https://www.industrialprinterservices.co.uk/blog/coding-and-marking-food-manufacturing/

Did you know that the surface you're printing onto can influence the coding solution you need?For example:Glass can pres...
22/09/2026

Did you know that the surface you're printing onto can influence the coding solution you need?

For example:

Glass can present different adhesion and drying considerations to flexible film.

PET presents different requirements again.

Then you have cardboard, corrugated packaging and aluminium.

The substrate can influence:

• Ink adhesion
• Drying time
• Print clarity
• Durability
• Print position
• Technology selection

That's why knowing what you're printing isn't enough.

You also need to know what you're printing it on.

Your printer hasn't changed. But has anything around it?If your industrial printer is suddenly using more ink than usual...
17/09/2026

Your printer hasn't changed. But has anything around it?

If your industrial printer is suddenly using more ink than usual, it's worth looking beyond the printer itself.

Have you:

• Changed packaging material?
• Changed suppliers?
• Increased print speed?
• Changed the size or density of the code?
• Introduced a different product?
• Changed production settings?

Small changes elsewhere in the production process can sometimes have an impact on coding.

We've looked at the common reasons for increased ink consumption - and what you should check.

👉 Read the full article: https://www.industrialprinterservices.co.uk/blog/industrial-printer-using-more-ink/

A good coding setup shouldn't feel like something that's been added to the production line afterwards.It should work as ...
15/09/2026

A good coding setup shouldn't feel like something that's been added to the production line afterwards.

It should work as part of it.

That means considering:

📍 Where the code is applied
📦 How the product is presented
⚙️ Line speed
🔄 Product changeovers
🖨️ Coding technology
🔗 Integration with the wider line

The goal isn't simply to have a printer that can produce a code.

It's to have a coding setup that fits naturally into the way your production line operates.

Good coding is part of good production planning.

Need help? Speak to the team today: https://www.industrialprinterservices.co.uk/contact/

Does your coding equipment still match where your production is heading?An upgrade isn't always about replacing equipmen...
10/09/2026

Does your coding equipment still match where your production is heading?

An upgrade isn't always about replacing equipment because something has failed.

Sometimes it's about what's changing around it.

▶️ New products
▶️ Different packaging
▶️ Higher production volumes
▶️ New coding requirements
▶️ Changes to the production line

If your manufacturing operation is evolving, it's worth asking whether your current coding equipment can evolve with it.

The best time to consider your next step isn't necessarily when the printer stops.

It can be when you start planning what's next.

👉 We've explored when it makes sense to upgrade your industrial coding equipment: https://bit.ly/465RoPX

Quick changeover checklist for food production lines 👇When switching from one product to another, it's easy for the codi...
08/09/2026

Quick changeover checklist for food production lines 👇

When switching from one product to another, it's easy for the coding requirements to get overlooked.

Before starting the next run, check:

☑️ Correct product selected
☑️ Correct packaging material
☑️ Correct code/date
☑️ Correct print position
☑️ Correct settings
☑️ Code checked before full production begins

It's a simple process, but when production involves multiple SKUs every day, consistency matters.

A good changeover isn't just about getting the next product running. It's about getting the whole process right.

Changing your packaging without considering your coding?It can be an easy thing to overlook.A new film.A different suppl...
03/09/2026

Changing your packaging without considering your coding?

It can be an easy thing to overlook.

A new film.

A different supplier.

A new tray.

A redesigned carton.

A different surface finish.

The packaging may look like a straightforward change, but it can affect how your product code performs.

Before introducing new packaging, ask:

✓ Will the existing coding technology work on it?
✓ Will the ink adhere properly?
✓ Will the code remain readable?
✓ Does the print position need to change?
✓ Will anything else on the production line be affected?

The coding system needs to work with the packaging – not be an afterthought.

IPS Quick Tip 💡When choosing a coding solution, it's easy to focus on what you need to print.But what you're printing on...
01/09/2026

IPS Quick Tip 💡

When choosing a coding solution, it's easy to focus on what you need to print.

But what you're printing onto matters just as much.

Food manufacturers can be coding onto:

• Flexible film
• PET
• Glass
• Aluminium
• Cardboard
• Corrugated packaging

Different substrates can affect ink adhesion, drying time, print clarity and durability.

So before deciding which coding technology you need, start with a simple question:

What are we printing on?

The substrate is an important part of choosing the right coding solution.

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