Introduction When selecting an inkjet printing solution, hardware cost is just the beginning — ink cost per print is the true long-term expense. CIJ, TIJ, DOD, and High-Resolution printers all use very different ink types, delivery systems, and consumption behaviors. These differences can significantly affect your cost of ownership, especially in high-volume environments. This article breaks down the real ink cost structure of each major inkjet technology, including pricing per liter, ink yield, and application-specific recommendations. — 1. CIJ (Continuous Inkjet) Ink Cost Characteristics: Bulk ink + solvent (make-up fluid) Requires filter changes and fluid top-offs High speed and continuous usage Typical Ink Price: Ink (MEK-based): $20–$50/L Make-up: $10–$30/L Filters (every 2–3 months): $20–$50 per set Cost Per 1000 Prints (small code): Estimated: **$0.30–$0.70 USD** (including make-up and maintenance) — 2. TIJ (Thermal Inkjet) Ink Cost Characteristics: Uses sealed cartridges (42ml, 45ml, 100ml, 500ml) No make-up fluid or filters Ideal for intermittent or clean environments Typical Cartridge Price: Standard black ink cartridge (42ml): $15–$35 High-yield bulk TIJ: $50–$80/500ml Cost Per 1000 Prints: Standard coverage: **$0.20–$0.50 USD** (higher for pigmented/ethanol inks) — 3. DOD (Large Character) Ink Cost Characteristics: High-viscosity pigment ink for cartons, bags Lower speed but higher drop volume Typically uses 500ml–1L tanks Ink Price: $20–$40/L depending on pigment type Cost Per 1000 Large Character Prints: Estimated: **$0.50–$1.50 USD** (based on large font size, substrate porosity) — 4. High-Resolution Inkjet (Piezo) Ink Cost Characteristics: High-quality logos, barcodes, variable data Oil-, solvent-, or UV-curable inks Used on cartons, trays, films

Hello, sir. Today I want to share with you some of my business experience. According to the traditional business model, customers ask us to purchase inkjet printer, and then we provide maintenance services and sell ink and solvent to customers. And profit from it. Now customers have more and more ideas. We should be closer to the needs of customers and provide customers with more and better services and products. Let me tell you about myself and my friends. First of all, my customer has four machines, and then I provide two machines for free. The customer can purchase about 500 bottles of ink and solvent from me every year. Repair and replacement of parts, etc. shall be separately funded by the customer. Secondly, my friend rented 10 brand-new inkjet printers to customers and charged a fixed rent every month. And sell products such as ink and solvent to customers. Thirdly, my friend provides second-hand inkjet printer to customers for free, and a fixed annual fee is charged every year. In addition, sell inks and solvents to customers. Through these methods, you can stably obtain some long-term customers. In the above way, you can provide a new inkjet printer or a second-hand inkjet printer to customers. As long as the performance of these machines is stable and there is little post maintenance work, the business can be carried out easily. For second-hand inkjet printer, I can recommend the following models: Videojet 1210, Willett 630, ctrionx 5300, domino A200 plus, Imaje

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