Quick-drying solvent TIJ cartridges for film and plastic coding
When the code has to sit on film, plastic, metal or glass, a water-based thermal inkjet (TIJ) cartridge is usually the wrong family: the ink cannot soak in, so the mark stays wet and smears. This page is a solvent quick-dry cartridge shortlist for those non-porous and low-absorption jobs. It is not a repeat of water-based vs solvent TIJ ink cartridges, which remains the type-choice overview. It is also not a UV-curable, food-grade or invisible UV-readable guide — those are different ink families.
Shenzhen Mufeng Technology Limited Company, established in July 2012, lists solvent quick-dry cartridges under MufengTech. Price and lead time are on request. Treat every drying time, voltage and warranty entry below as a published specification to confirm on the actual controller and substrate, not a shipment promise.
When a solvent quick-dry cartridge is the right family
The Cartucho de tinta de solvente preta de secagem rápida TIJ and Cartucho de tinta de solvente colorida de secagem rápida TIJ pages describe solvent-based ink for permeable and non-permeable materials, including film, transparent plastic pipe, plastic, metal, glass, ceramic tile, medicine packaging, outer boxes, packaging bags and woven bags. The ink is formulated to dry on the surface rather than soaking into fibres. If the surface is already known to be corrugated carton, paper bag or untreated wood, start with the water-based comparison article instead. A water-drop check still helps: water that beads points to this solvent family; water that soaks in points back to a water-based cartridge.
Black solvent models on the live product page
The black solvent page lists three models, all solvent-based black ink, all 42 ml, all with a published 9-month warranty entry:
| Modelo | Altura de impressão | Tensão de disparo | Largura de pulso | Garantia | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFK708 | 12.7 mm / 0.5 in | 9.6 V | 1.6 μs | 9 months | 42 ml |
| MFK709 | 12.7 mm / 0.5 in | 8.8 V | 1.6 μs | 9 months | 42 ml |
| MFK706 | 25.4 mm / 1 in | 9.5 V | 1.8 μs | 9 months | 42 ml |
MFK708 and MFK709 share height and colour but not firing voltage. Do not copy one black setting onto the other. Choose MFK706 only when a single 25.4 mm pass is required and the holder supports that cartridge. Confirm recognition, voltage and pulse width on the exact handheld or online controller before a volume order.
Colour solvent models — use the specification table, not the marketing bullet
The colour solvent page is the shortlist for contrast on dark or coloured film and plastic. The published specification table lists these models, all solvent-based, all 42 ml:
| Modelo | Colour | Altura de impressão | Tensão de disparo | Largura de pulso | Garantia | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFBL721 | azul | 12.7 mm / 0.5 in | 9.6 V | 1.6 μs | 6 months | 42 ml |
| MFRD722 | vermelho | 12.7 mm / 0.5 in | 9.6 V | 1.6 μs | 6 months | 42 ml |
| MFYL731 | amarelo | 12.7 mm / 0.5 in | 9.0 V | 1.8 μs | 6 months | 42 ml |
| MFWT732 | branco | 12.7 mm / 0.5 in | 9.0 V | 1.8 μs | 6 months | 42 ml |
| MFBL310 | azul | 25.4 mm / 1 in | 9.5 V | 1.8 μs | 9 months | 42 ml |
| MFRD311 | vermelho | 25.4 mm / 1 in | 9.5 V | 1.8 μs | 9 months | 42 ml |
White (MFWT732) is the usual enquiry when black will not read on a dark pouch or pipe. The 12.7 mm colour models carry a 6-month warranty entry; the two 25.4 mm colour models carry 9 months. A features line on the same page mentions extra colour wording, including a garbled “green invisible UV” phrase, but those options have no model numbers in the table. Do not order from that bullet. Invisible UV-readable ink is a different family: invisible UV-readable TIJ ink.
Drying time and cap care on film lines
The solvent pages state both a “one-second imaging and three-second quick drying” claim and a “3–5 seconds to dry” application note. Those figures are published starting points, not a guarantee on every film or line speed. Print the real pouch, pipe or label, wait, then rub and stack as the customer will in production. Because the ink dries quickly, an open cartridge can clog during a pause. Both pages say: close the protective cap when you suspend printing; if the nozzle clogs, wipe it with a soft paper towel. See also how to clear a clogged TIJ cartridge and how to store TIJ ink cartridges.
Set the controller to the model, then test adhesion
Solvent ink will still fail if the cartridge is driven with the wrong voltage or pulse width, or if the factory needed UV-curable or food-grade chemistry instead. Before volume:
- Record the substrate (film type, plastic pipe, coated carton, metal, glass).
- Choose black or a table colour, and 12.7 mm or 25.4 mm height.
- Enter the firing voltage and pulse width published for that model.
- Print, wait, then check smear, rub and any alcohol or handling exposure the customer actually uses.
The product pages also list adhesion, friction resistance and resistance to chemical solvents such as alcohol as feature wording. Confirm those results on the customer’s material; do not treat the bullet list as a certificate. The same pages use “environmentally friendly labeling” language without naming a standard or certificate number. If a market requires a named eco or food-contact document, request the current file — do not invent one.
Keep solvent quick-dry separate from three other TIJ families
UV curing TIJ cartridges need a UV lamp; they are not solvent air-dry ink and not invisible UV-readable ink. Food-grade TIJ selection covers packaging-contact coding with the published 3MFPK201 path — do not assume a solvent quick-dry cartridge is food-grade. Invisible UV-readable cartridges print a covert mark read under a UV lamp; that is a security path, not a colour-contrast solvent SKU. Browse the wider range at TIJ ink cartridges. For circulating CIJ ink and make-up rather than a TIJ cartridge, start on cijinkjet.com.
Send a solvent TIJ cartridge enquiry
E-mail [email protected] or WhatsApp +86 158 1405 1051 with the substrate, required height and colour, controller or holder type, and a sample or photo of the pack. Ask for a written model recommendation (for example MFK708 vs MFK709, or MFWT732 for a dark film) and a sample print plan. Do not publish prices, stock promises, or certificate numbers that the public pages do not show.
FAQ: Quick-drying solvent TIJ cartridges for film and plastic coding
Which black solvent TIJ models does the public page list?
MFK708 and MFK709 at 12.7 mm, and MFK706 at 25.4 mm. All are 42 ml solvent-based black cartridges with a 9-month warranty entry. Confirm the firing voltage: 9.6 V, 8.8 V and 9.5 V respectively.
Can I use a water-based TIJ cartridge on film or plastic?
Usually not. Those surfaces do not absorb water-based ink, so the code smears. Use this solvent quick-dry family, and see the water-based vs solvent comparison for the type-choice table.
Is a colour solvent cartridge the same as invisible UV ink?
No. The colour-page table lists blue, red, yellow and white solvent models. Invisible UV-readable ink is a different family and should be specified from its own product and guide pages.
Do the three-second or 3–5 second drying notes apply to every film?
No automatic guarantee. The product pages publish both figures. Confirm drying, rub and stack behaviour on the actual substrate and line conditions before a volume order.
Written by the team at Shenzhen Mufeng Technology Limited Company. WhatsApp: +86 158 1405 1051
