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Illumex Thermal Inkjet Printers

Smart, Reliable Coding for Modern Production Lines.

Used widely across Australia’s largest food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturers, Illumex printers deliver crisp “Best Before,” “Use By,” and batch codes directly on packaging—no labels, no mess.

Ready to Make Date Coding Easier?

Eliminate labels, reduce errors, and upgrade your packaging line. Talk to our team today for a free consultation—let’s find the Illumex model that perfectly fits your workflow.

Versatile, High-Resolution Inkjet Printing for Industrial Use

The Illumex® printer range offers high-performance thermal inkjet solutions designed for seamless integration into today’s manufacturing and packaging environments. With models built for everything from basic date coding to complex database-driven labelling, Illumex delivers the flexibility, print quality, and ease of use manufacturers demand.

 

Why Choose Illumex for date coding?

  • High-resolution printing – delivers crisp, readable expiry dates, barcodes, logos, counters, and more.

  • Versatile surface compatibility – works across porous, semi-porous, and non-porous materials including cartons, bottles, sachets, and flexible packaging.

  • On-line or off-line use – integrate seamlessly into fast-paced production lines or operate as a stand-alone solution.

  • Simple operation – intuitive touchscreen controls with HP thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology for fast, clean cartridge changes and smart ink monitoring.

Key Features Across the Illumex Series:

  • 5” or 8” LCD Touchscreen Interface

  • USB, Ethernet, and RS232 Connectivity

  • Print on Sachets, Cans, Bottles, and Various Packaging Types

  • Print Heights up to 50mm

  • Up to 600–1200 dpi High Resolution

  • Print Up to 6 Lines of Text with Barcodes, Dates, and Counters

  • Smart Ink Detection for Cleaner, Faster Cartridge Changes

  • Illumex ECO X2-X4 Series

    Ideal for General Production & Entry-Level Applications

    Printer Technology: HP TIJ 2.5

    Print Height: Up to 50mm

    Print Speed: 60 m/min @ 300 dpi

    Max Resolution: 600 dpi

    Best For: Slow to medium-speed production lines

  • Illumex X4 Database Series

    Built for High-Speed, Data-Driven Environments

    Printer Technology: HP TIJ 2.5

    Print Height: Up to 50mm

    Print Speed: 200 m/min @ 1200 dpi

    Max Resolution: 1200 dpi

    Best For: High-speed production with database integration

  • Benefits for Large Manufacturers Our Illumex printers are widely used across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing industries. They ensure:

    Compliance – clear “Best Before” and “Use By” codes printed directly on packaging.

    Flexibility – ability to add multiple printheads for larger or more complex packaging layouts.

    Connectivity – link with sensors, databases, and production systems (USB, Ethernet, RS-232).

    Multi-line capability – print up to six lines of text, including dates, barcodes, and batch details.

  • Why Illumex?

    Professional presentation – consistent, sharp printing builds consumer trust.

    Scalable solution – suitable for small production runs right through to high-volume factory operations.

    Local support – ALS Automation provides full installation, training, servicing, and consumables across Australia.

Engineered for Performance. Backed by ALS Automation.

ALS Automation supplies and supports the Illumex range across Australia, providing installation, training, consumables, and long-term servicing. Whether you're coding food packaging or labelling pharmaceutical products, Illumex ensures reliability from day one.