Consumable selection has as much impact on code quality as the printer model. This guide restates what MARKTECH publishes for CIJ inks, TIJ cartridges, and TTO ribbons. It does not invent chemical-resistance tables, drying times, or food-contact certifications. Always validate contrast and adhesion with sample prints.
CIJ: dye and pigment, by model
Cx-series printers use 750 ml ink and make-up cartridges with automatic viscosity and bleed control. Dye and pigment variants exist on selected models:
- Cx400 — Cx400 dye and Cx400s high speed, 40 µm nozzle.
- Cx500 — Cx500 dye, Cx500c pigment, and Cx500s high speed, 50 µm nozzle.
- Cx600 — Cx600 dye and Cx600c pigment, 60 µm nozzle with an optional 70 µm nozzle.
- RX680 Series — Rx680 dye, Rx680m dye micro, and Rx680c pigment. RX680 consumables are 825 ml ink and make-up cartridges.
As a practical orientation, dye inks are the usual starting point for many standard packaging codes; pigment options are specified when the substrate or contrast requirement calls for them. Substrate chemistry should drive the choice, not the marketing name alone. See also the Cx series overview.
TIJ: H200 Series cartridges
The H200 Series uses standard 45-type, 42 ml cartridges. Officially stated ink types are water-based, mild-solvent, and UV. The printer can calculate ink level and consumption at the controller and includes software head cleaning and idle spit to keep the cartridge ready. Match the cartridge type to the carton, film, or other substrate, then confirm with a test print.
TTO: DH200 ribbons
The DH200 Series uses 300 m ribbons (outside ink) in 25 mm × 300 m and 33 mm × 300 m widths, in wax/resin and resin types. Ribbon choice should follow the film or label stock and the required durability of the date, lot, or barcode. High-level ribbon family names are a starting filter, not a finished specification.
Ordering and support
Ink, make-up, cartridges, filters, and ribbons are ordered through your distributor or via the sales desk for supported territories. If you are unsure which consumable belongs with a substrate, send a sample with the code layout — we would rather confirm it than guess from a catalog line. Support and contact channels are listed on those pages.