Domino Ax Series | Continuous Inkjet Printers (CIJ) Ax550i Technical Specification
Domino Ax550i
High-performance CIJ printers for demanding environments
The Ax550i continuous inkjet (CIJ) built with marine-grade stainless steel was built to withstand even the toughest settings. The highly pigmented inks can print crisp text, graphics, and barcodes on various challenging surfaces in the food and beverage industry.
- Over 50 ink alternatives
- 7 or 10.4-inch detachable screen with mounting options
- Has 4 i-Pulse printhead variants
The Ax550i has been specially developed for harsh production environments and is equipped with a housing made of seawater-resistant grade 316 stainless steel. With IP66 protection against dust, water and chemicals and a stackable design, the Ax550i is suitable for demanding applications in the food and beverage industry. The i-Pulse printhead technology and high-performance inks guarantee precise coding, even in high-speed production. Industry 4.0 compatibility and remote monitoring via the Domino Cloud make the Ax550i the ideal solution for maximum productivity.
| Feature | Ax150i | Ax350i | Ax550i |
| Field of application | Simple coding tasks | Complex coding, high speeds | Harsh environments, demanding applications |
| Print speed | Up to 5.1 m/s | Up to 7.1 m/s | Up to 7.1 m/s |
| Printhead options | Straight | Straight, H90, RS and Duo | Straight, H90, RS and Duo |
| Protection class (housing) | IP55 | IP55 (optional IP66) | IP66 |
| Material | Stainless steel 304 | Stainless steel 304 | Stainless steel 316 (seawater resistant) |
| Compatibility | Basic industry protocols | Industry 4.0-compatible | Industry 4.0-compatible |
| Areas of application | Basic applications in food and beverages | Versatile coding in the pharmaceutical, food and industrial sectors | Hard environments in food and beverages |
| User interface | QuickStep 3 with 7-inch touchscreen | QuickStep 3 with 7- or 10.4-inch touchscreen | QuickStep 3 with 7- or 10.4-inch touchscreen |
| Robustness | Basic robustness | Optional IP66 for more demanding conditions | Maximum protection against water and dust |
| Ink options | Standard i-Pulse inks | Advanced i-Pulse inks for MRC and colors | Advanced i-Pulse inks for demanding environments
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How continuous inkjet technology works
Continuous inkjet printer technology (CIJ) enables contactless and precise coding on moving substrates. The print head remains permanently installed while the substrate – for example packaging, bottles or components – is moved past it. A continuous stream of ink is generated by a high-pressure nozzle and divided into individual droplets using electrical pulses. These droplets are specifically deflected by high-voltage electrodes so that they hit the substrate precisely.
Unused drops are collected in a collection system and recycled, making the technology particularly efficient. CIJ is suitable for high production speeds and is extremely versatile, as it can produce razor-sharp codes on a wide variety of materials and shapes – from flat surfaces to uneven products. This flexibility makes CIJ technology a proven solution in industrial marking.
