HITACHI

UX-P160W Pigmented Continuous Inkjet

IP65 Wash-Down Safe Made in Japan 1-Year Warranty

HITACHI UX-P160W/S Pigmented Continuous Inkjet Printer is designed for high-contrast white ink coding on dark-colored materials. It supports stable pigmented ink performance, crisp visibility, IP65 wash-down protection and reliable industrial marking for harsh production environments.

"Pigmented-ink stirring system" improves ink dispersion stability and prevents nozzle clogging.
"Makeup fluid reduction system" significantly reduces running costs by up to 20%.
Realizes crisp printing with high contrast on dark-colored materials.
Eco-friendly Cartridge system ensures fluid is consumed right up to the last drop.

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Printer Technology	Continuous Inkjet Printer
Model	UX-P160W / S
Ink Type	Pigmented Ink / White Ink / High-Contrast Ink
Nozzle Size	65 µm
Maximum Number of Print Lines	Up to 6 lines
Maximum Number of Print Characters	Up to 1,000 characters
Character Height	2 – 10 mm
Display & Input Device	10.4-inch color TFT LCD with backlight, WYSIWYG design, touch panel with input sound
Screen Languages	English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Greek, Russian, Czech, Polish, Arabic, Serbian, Turkish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Romanian, Finnish, Norwegian, Slovenian — 2 languages selectable
Maximum Print Rate	Up to 2,083 characters/sec with JP-W89 ink
Standard Characters	Alphanumeric characters, symbols and space — total 90
User Patterns	200 patterns for each dot matrix
Print Functions	Calendar, count and font mixture
Barcode Printing	Code39, ITF, NW-7, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code128/EAN-128, GS1 DataBar
2D Code Printing	Data Matrix, QR Code and Micro QR Code
Message Storage Capacity	Up to 2,000 messages, depending on data content
Input Signal	Print target detection, printing stop, rotary encoder pulse, reciprocative printing, remote control and high-voltage ON/OFF/reset with NPN/PNP selectable
Output Signal	Print in progress / print complete, online, print ready, fault and warning signals
Data Interface	RS-232C, baud rate selectable up to 115,200 bps
Ethernet	IEEE802.3, 100BASE-T
External Memory	USB for user data storage
Printhead Cable Length / Angle	4 m, in-line / 90 degrees
Operating Temperature Range	0°C to 40°C with JP-W89 ink
Operating Humidity Range	30–90% RH, no condensation
Power Supply	AC 100–120V / 220–240V ±10%, 50/60Hz, 120VA
Approvals	CE, UL, cUL, RCM, FCC, ICES
Dimensions	400 × 320 × 527 mm
International Protection	IP65
Approximate Weight	27 kg

Detailed Description

The HITACHI UX-P160W/S Pigmented Continuous Inkjet Printer is a high-performance white ink CIJ solution developed for crisp, high-contrast printing on dark-colored materials. It is suitable for industrial environments where code visibility, ink stability and wash-down durability are important.

Key Capabilities

Crisp High-Contrast Printing: Delivers clear white ink codes on dark or difficult-to-mark surfaces such as cables, pipes, rubber, plastic, metal and industrial components.
Pigmented-Ink Stirring System: Helps maintain ink dispersion stability and reduces pigment settling, supporting smoother operation and improved print consistency.
Makeup Fluid Consumption Reduction: HITACHI’s makeup fluid reduction system helps reduce running cost by controlling makeup fluid usage during operation.
IP65 Harsh Environment Protection: Stainless steel cabinet with IP65 protection supports wash-down environments, dusty areas and production lines requiring hygiene and durability.
Automatic Nozzle Cleaning / Backwash: One-touch automatic cleaning and nozzle backwash functions help recover clogging and simplify maintenance.
Connectivity & Data Handling: Supports RS-232C, Ethernet, USB data storage, barcode printing and 2D code printing for modern production traceability.

Supported Languages

English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Greek, Russian, Czech, Polish, Arabic, Serbian, Turkish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Romanian, Finnish, Norwegian and Slovenian. Two languages are selectable on the system.