Portable Inkjet Printer Chiky ZK1691 - Handheld Label & Date Coding Machine from China Suppliers & Factory
How It Works: The Precision of TIJ Technology
At its technical core, this series relies on advanced Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) technology. Utilizing a drop on demand firing mechanism, the device rapidly heats the ink to create a microscopic vapor bubble, propelling a clean, controlled droplet through ultra fine nozzles directly onto the item.
Because TIJ is completely contactless, it achieves flawless legibility without scratching or damaging the substrate. Whether rendering complex 2D corporate data matrices or simple numeric production dates, the system yields instant dry, razor sharp imprints with zero bleeding or feathering.
Core Components: Optimized for Comfort and Rapid Response
Every component of this handheld printer is engineered to reduce device weight while boosting structural responsiveness on the manufacturing floor:
Integrated Built In Encoder
By moving the encoder inside the printer housing, the machine is drastically reduced in size and weight. It offers faster reaction times and smoother tracking across varied surfaces.
High Performance Quad Core Processor
The system's computational anchor, providing instantaneous asset rendering, zero input lag, and fluid menu navigation during fast paced coding sessions.
4.3 inch Color Resistive Touchscreen
Engineered explicitly for challenging workshop environments. Paired with an included high precision stylus, it allows seamless text editing and option toggling even if operators are wearing heavy industrial safety gloves.
Ergonomic Comfort Grip Handle
Specifically balanced and contoured to fit the natural shape of the human hand, distributing the unit's weight perfectly to minimize fatigue across long shifts.
Product Highlights: Lightweight ABS Framing with Dual Model Versatility
This series fuses highly agile physical handling with deep data processing power, ensuring your production team stays nimble and productive:
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Dual Model Print Height Configurations: Tailor your unit to your exact packaging requirements:
- Model 1691: Supports adjustable print heights from 2mm to 12.7mm.
- Model 1691S: Supports large format adjustable print heights from 2mm to 25.4mm (1 inch).
- Ultra Lightweight ABS Housing: Constructed from premium industrial grade ABS, the entire device weighs a mere 480g, significantly preventing physical fatigue during continuous manual operations.
- Removable Multi Battery System: Powered by a 2000mAh lithium battery that delivers up to 6 hours of continuous. The removable battery design means outdoor or field operators can carry multiple swappable batteries for all day off grid logging.
- Advanced Concave & Rough Surface Printing: Thanks to the highly responsive internal encoder, the printer handles uneven, rough, or slightly recessed surfaces effortlessly, maintaining perfect clarity with a nozzle to substrate throw distance of 1mm to 5mm.
- Comprehensive Enterprise Barcode Suite: Generate extensive 1D and 2D codes right on the touchscreen, including QRCODE, PDF417, DATAMATRIX, UPCA, UPCE, EAN13, EAN8, INT25, CODE39, CODE128, and EAN128, alongside real time serial counters and variable QR codes.
- Mass Data & Media Connectivity: Effortlessly upload custom corporate logos, specialized fonts, and data grids via USB drive. The system natively reads popular graphics (BMP, JPG, PNG) and structured text files (XLS, CSV, TXT in UTF 8, and LOG formats).
- Automated High Speed Line Integration: Features a dedicated port for external photovoltaic sensors, allowing you to instantly mount this handheld unit onto a high speed conveyor belt assembly line.
- Adjustable Resolution Options: Switch dynamically between 300, 400, or 600 DPI print resolutions to balance fine graphic clarity with optimal ink usage, with printing speeds adjusting automatically to horizontal resolution settings.
- Universal Material Adhesion: Our specialized quick dry, waterproof ink bonds permanently to porous, semi porous, and non porous materials, including construction boards, corrugated cartons, metal sheets, PVC piping, structural plastics, and glass.
- Global Readiness & Zero Training: Out of the box support for 30+ system languages (with pre set native language assignment available from the factory). The highly intuitive interface requires absolutely zero technical training.
Key Features
No Encrypted
No encrypted, can buy the ink cartridge anywhere.
28 Languages
28 Languages for your switching! More languages are under developing. (The printer interface language default is English, If you need other Languages, please contact us.)
Battery Capacity
2000mAh battery capacity, can be detchable to charge, safety and qualified. It can last 8 hours after charge.
New Upgrade
This New upgrade printer is support input own fonts and direct line break.
Fast Drying
Fast Drying Ink, can be marked on virtually any surface. The ink is waterproof.
Notice
Please cover the protective cover in time to prevent the ink cartridge from drying up and blocking the nozzle.
Versatile Applications: From Assembly Lines to Remote Yards
Driven by its internal synchronization encoder, the printer adapts seamlessly to diverse geometric challenges:
Conveyor Line Automation
Mounted onto moving conveyor belts via external sensors for hands free packaging workflows.
Recessed & Concave Industrial Formats
Effortlessly printing codes inside shallow molded plastic recesses or on the uneven, rough surfaces of structural raw materials.
Remote Field Operations
Taking the lightweight 480g unit out into yard storage or remote sites, using multiple swappable batteries for all day off grid logging.
Logistics & Distribution
Rapidly stenciling variable barcode data, shipping info, and lot tracking metrics directly onto porous corrugated shipping boxes.
Procurement & Partnership: Comprehensive OEM/ODM Services
As an established original manufacturer, we deliver scalable, turnkey OEM and ODM services to seamlessly blend our marking hardware with your corporate brand ecosystem or specialized industry standards.
Tailored Customization Options
| Hardware & Casing | Custom outer shell shapes, specific corporate color matching, and structural raw material alternatives (reinforced or ultra lightweight). |
| Print Head Mechanics | Specialized nozzle sizing to match targeted industrial tolerances. |
| Software & UI Layout | Proprietary operating systems, custom branding boot screens, bespoke User Interfaces (UI), and pre loaded localized language packages. |
| Branding & Logistics | Permanent on device logo branding (laser etching/printing) and custom product packaging boxes tailored in material strength, dimensions, and custom artwork layout. |
Product Demonstration
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Handheld Inkjet Printer |
| Feature | Easy to Operate, No App, Directly Printing, Stable System |
| MOQ | 1 Piece |
| Material | ABS, Sheet metal |
| Size | 120 * 90 * 210mm (3.6 * 2.7 * 6.3 inch) |
| Display Size | 4.3 Inch Touchable Screen |
| Weight | 0.53 kg |
| Voltage | 7.4V |
| Gross Power | 2W |
| Print Speed | 70m/min |
| Printing Line | 1 - 6, Adjustable |
| Printing Height | 2~12.7mm, Adjustable |
| Printing Resolution | 150DPI / 200DPI / 300DPI / 400DPI / 600DPI Adjustable |
| External Interface | USB, Charging port, Photoelectric Sensor |
| Ink volume | 42ml |
| Ink Color | Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, White |
| Ink Type | Fast Dry Solvent Ink |
| Battery | 2000 mAh |
| Language | Simplified/Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, German, Dutch, Thai, Hindi, Persian, etc. |
| Printing Content | Text, Numbers, QR codes, Barcodes, Pictures, Time, Date, Counter, Label, Digital, Production Date, Logos, etc. |
| Application | Wood, Carton, Stone, MDF, Light Steel, Pipe, Plastic, Alluminum Foil, Cable, Cloth, etc |
| Working environment | Temperature: 0 - 45 degree; Humidity: 40% - 60% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Model 1691 supports adjustable print heights from 2mm to 12.7mm, while the Model 1691S supports large-format printing from 2mm to 25.4mm (1 inch).
Yes, thanks to the highly responsive internal encoder, it handles uneven, rough, or recessed surfaces effortlessly with a throw distance of 1mm to 5mm.
The printer is powered by a 2000mAh removable lithium battery that delivers up to 6 to 8 hours of continuous use.
No, the system operates directly without an app and is not encrypted, meaning you can easily purchase and use compatible ink cartridges from anywhere.
The specialized quick-dry, waterproof ink bonds permanently to porous, semi-porous, and non-porous materials including wood, carton, stone, metal, plastic, and glass.
Absolutely. It features a dedicated port for external photovoltaic sensors, allowing you to instantly mount the unit onto a high-speed conveyor belt assembly line.