The right ink for
every surface.

😤 Common Challenge

Regulators require expiry dates, batch codes, and allergen info on every SKU — one missed label = product recall.

✅ FirstColor Solution

Our food-safe ink formulas (water-based, edible options available) print clearly on cardboard, plastic, glass, and foil pouches. FDA & EU food-contact compliant.

Key Specs

• Fast-dry on porous & non-porous surfaces
• Edible ink available for eggs & confectionery
• IP54 dust/splash resistance
• Prints at up to 2 m/s on conveyor lines

Use Cases

😤 Common Challenge

Serialisation mandates (EU FMD, US DSCSA) require unique 2D codes on every pack. Wrong ink = code unreadable = shipment rejected.

✅ FirstColor Solution

High-contrast black or UV-fluorescent inks produce crisp DataMatrix & QR codes that pass scanner validation every time. Audit trail software integration available.

Key Specs

• 600 DPI resolution for 2D barcodes
• UV-fluorescent anti-counterfeiting ink
• GS1-128 & DataMatrix support
• Clean-room compatible handheld model

Use Cases

😤 Common Challenge

Warehouse workers re-label hundreds of cartons per shift. Fixed printers create bottlenecks; label printers waste consumables.

✅ FirstColor Solution

Handheld inkjet printers let operators print directly on any surface — no labels, no waste. Bluetooth connectivity links to WMS for dynamic data.

Key Specs

• Prints on corrugated, wood, plastic & metal
• Bluetooth & WiFi data sync
• 8-hour battery life
• Drop-tested to 1.5 m (MIL-STD-810G)

Use Cases

😤 Common Challenge

Lipstick tubes, mascara wands, and perfume caps are curved and slippery — standard coders smear or miss.

✅ FirstColor Solution

Our adjustable printhead angle and quick-dry pigment inks adhere to glass, aluminium, PE, and ABS plastics without smearing — even on surfaces with release coatings.

Key Specs

• Adjustable head angle ±15°
• Pigment inks for glass & metal
• Micro font down to 2 mm height
• No curing time — dry in < 2 sec

Use Cases

😤 Common Challenge

EU Regulation 589/2008 requires producer codes on every egg. Stamp pads smear; label applicators crack shells.

✅ FirstColor Solution

Our dedicated egg printer uses food-grade edible ink to print crisp text directly on the eggshell at up to 10,000 eggs/hour — zero cracks, zero smear.

Key Specs

• Edible, food-grade ink (EU/FDA compliant)
• Up to 10,000 eggs / hour
• Prints on brown, white & speckled shells
• Fits inline on grading machines

Use Cases

😤 Common Challenge

PCBs and plastic enclosures need serial numbers and QR codes that survive soldering heat, cleaning solvents, and abrasion.

✅ FirstColor Solution

Specialised solvent-resistant inks bond to ABS, PC, and FR4. Anti-static ink available for ESD-sensitive environments.

Key Specs

• Solvent-resistant after cure
• Anti-static ink variant
• Print on PCB, enclosure & cable
• IPA & flux-cleaner resistant

Use Cases

😤 Common Challenge

Inkjet on fabric bleeds and fades — especially on stretch and non-woven materials. Heat-transfer labels add cost.

✅ FirstColor Solution

Textile-grade reactive ink penetrates fibre structure for wash-resistant marks. Prints on cotton, polyester, non-woven, and leather.

Key Specs

• Wash-resistant (50+ washes tested)
• Prints on woven, non-woven & leather
• Reactive & pigment ink options
• Inline on folding/packaging lines

Use Cases

😤 Common Challenge

Concrete, brick, and PVC pipe are rough and porous. Conventional coders clog within minutes.

✅ FirstColor Solution

High-viscosity pigment inks designed for porous substrates. Large character printhead (up to 70 mm height) marks bricks, tiles, pipes, and timber at line speed.

Key Specs

• Large character up to 70 mm
• High-viscosity porous-surface ink
• IP65 housing for dusty environments
• No need for surface pre-treatment

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