How to Choose Industrial Inkjet Printing for Metal, Plastic, Paper and Film
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Release time:2026-09-16
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Substrate is one of the most important factors in industrial printer selection. The PIJ catalog identifies metal, plastic, paper and film among its application areas. However, successful production requires more than confirming that a material category is supported. Surface condition, printing content, production speed and final print requirements should be tested together

Printing on Metal
Metal products may require:
Product information
QR codes
Barcodes
Variable identification
The actual surface and UV ink result should be tested before production.
Printing on Plastic
“Plastic” covers many different materials and surface treatments.
Therefore, compatibility should be verified using the real product.
Printing on Paper
Paper applications can benefit from high-definition text, images and variable data.
Printing on Film
Film production may involve continuously moving materials, making online printing configuration especially important.
A Better Selection Process
Use:
Material Sample → Required Content → Printing Test → Speed Test → Final Configuration
Conclusion
The best industrial printer is not selected from the substrate name alone. Real-material testing is essential when building a reliable PIJ printing solution.