What Are The Advantages Of Laser Marking Machine Compared With Inkjet Printer?

Laser marking machines and inkjet printers are two common types of printing equipment, which can be used to print text, images, bar codes and other information on various materials. The two have great differences in principle and application, which brings different advantages. The following are several advantages of comparing laser marking machines and inkjet printers.

1. Printing speed: Laser marking machines usually have faster printing speed than inkjet printers. The laser marking machine uses a laser beam to mark the surface, which is fast and can complete thousands of marks per second. Inkjet printers need to print by inkjet jet ink, and the speed is relatively slow.

2. Print quality: Laser marking machines can usually achieve higher print quality. The laser beam directly ablates the surface of the object, which can achieve very fine printing results with high image or text clarity. Inkjet printers are sprayed on paper by liquid ink, and the printing effect is relatively rough, and the text or image may be blurred.

3. Durability: Because the laser marking machine uses a laser beam to etch the surface of the object, the printing results are more durable and not easy to fade or wear. The inks of inkjet printers are often susceptible to moisture, fading, or damage after exposure to outdoor environments.

4. Applicability: Laser marking machine is suitable for a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, ceramics and so on. Inkjet printers are mainly suitable for materials such as paper and labels. The laser marking machine can achieve high-precision, high-quality printing on a variety of materials, so it is more flexible and diverse.

5. Use cost: The use cost of laser marking machine is relatively high, because it uses a high-power laser as a light source, laser maintenance costs and energy consumption are high. The use cost of inkjet printers is relatively low, the cost of ink is relatively low, and ink is easy to obtain.

6. Environmental protection: Laser marking machine does not need to use ink or other chemical agents in the printing process, so it is more environmentally friendly. Inkjet printers need to use ink, which may contain some harmful substances and have a certain impact on the environment.

7. Degree of automation: laser marking machines are usually equipped with automation systems that can be integrated with other equipment to achieve automated production lines. Inkjet printers are relatively independent and usually require manual operation.

It can be seen from the above advantages that laser marking machine and inkjet printer have great differences in printing speed, printing quality, durability, applicability and so on. According to the specific use needs, choosing the appropriate printing equipment can improve work efficiency and print quality.