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Shipment and transport of goods has never been so important as today. The information required on secondary packaging is becoming more complex. Hitachi Industrial Equipment and Solutions America understands the need for equipment options when it comes to case coding and labeling. Depending on the type of secondary packaging, production line speeds, and coding requirements, choosing the appropriate coding solution can be daunting.

Low resolution case coding can print up to 2 lines of text

Low resolution case coding can print up to 2 lines of text

High resolution case coding is ideal for printing logos, images and bar codes

High resolution case coding is ideal for printing logos, images and bar codes

Coding on corrugated cases or shrink-wrapped cases dry on contact to eliminate fading or smearing/bleeding

Coding on corrugated cases or shrink-wrapped cases dry on contact to eliminate fading or smearing/bleeding

Case coding printers can print both horizontally and vertically

Case coding printers can print both horizontally and vertically

Using industrial case coding printers can allow traceability of packaged and shipped cases and provide unique branding and information that is variable printed for different products and SKUs. Case coders are a good option for printing directly on secondary packaging for shipping of manufactured goods.

Primary Features

Hitachi Case Coding Printer - Copilot Max Feat

  •   High-resolution printing: Print crisp text, graphics, and barcodes at resolutions up to 1200 dpi.
  •   Speed to match your line: Print at up to 300 feet per minute at 1200 dpi or 600 feet per minute at 600 dpi.
  •   Flexible coding: Add variable product information, including date codes, lot codes, alphanumeric text, and support 1D and 2D barcodes.
  •   Straightforward operation: Create, select, and monitor print job using the H-Link software interface on an 11.6-inch industrial touchscreen.
  •   Built for integration: Connect to packaging-line components through Ethernet, I/O, sensor, and encoder connections.

Why choose the H-Series Case Coder


Reduce dependence on labels and preprinted cases

Print variable information directly onto corrugated packaging as products and production needs change

  Reduce dependence on labels and preprinted cases

Print variable information directly onto corrugated packaging as products and production needs change


Keep codes clear and readable

High-resolution printing supports detailed graphics and barcodes, including 2D codes

  Keep codes clear and readable

High-resolution printing supports detailed graphics and barcodes, including 2D codes


Simplify ink changes

Bulk ink cartridges can be replaced quickly to help keep the line moving

  Simplify ink changes

Bulk ink cartridges can be replaced quickly to help keep the line moving


Fit into existing operations

A compact printhead makes the H-Series Case Coder easier to accommodate on packaging line with limited space

  Fit into existing operations

A compact printhead makes the H-Series Case Coder easier to accommodate on packaging line with limited space

Common Printing & Packaging Applications

The H-Series Case Coder is designed for direct printing on corrugated boxes and cardboard cases. This is used to add product identification, date codes, lot numbers, shipping information, graphics, and barcodes to secondary packaging. Our team can help evaluate your case material, print content, and line speed to recommend the right configuration for your application.

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Helpful Resources

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Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America (HIESA) has sales offices strategically located in the Midwest and West Coast regions that specializes in providing primary and secondary packaging equipment and solutions. Beyond our immediate vicinity, we have a wide network of authorized sales partners that we work closely with to ensure that our packaging solutions are accessible to a broader customer base across the Americas and Canada. 
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