Inkjet Printers (Our Advanced) | High-volume egg processing plants | Edible ink (FDA 21 CFR 178.3297); ▲ 40% faster printing (180 eggs/min); Automatic grading (ISO 14285 sensors) | High precision, customizable text/designs; Non-contact printing reduces egg damage | Higher upfront cost; requires regular nozzle maintenance |
Inkjet Printers (Our Base) | Small to medium farms | Edible ink (FDA 21 CFR 178.3297); Manual grading option; Printing speed: 120 eggs/min (baseline) | Cost-effective; easy maintenance; Basic automation for consistent output | Limited customization; slower than Advanced tier; no real-time grading analytics |
Screen Printers (Industry Standard) | Medium-scale fixed-print operations | UV-curable ink (ASTM D4236); Printing speed: 80 eggs/min; Manual screen setup for designs | Durable prints; lower upfront cost; Stable for high-volume fixed patterns | Time-consuming setup for design changes; Less precise for small text/graphics |
Manual Printers (Industry Standard) | Small-scale/local farms | Non-toxic ink (ISO 9001); Printing speed: 30 eggs/min; Manual operation | Affordable; no electricity required; Simple to use for occasional needs | Labor-intensive; inconsistent print quality; Cannot handle high volumes |
Laser Printers (Industry Standard) | High-end permanent marking | Laser etching (ISO 15608); Non-ink based; Printing speed: 100 eggs/min | Permanent, fade-resistant marks; No ink waste; High durability | High equipment cost; Potential egg surface damage; Energy-intensive |
Thermal Printers (Industry Standard) | Temperature-sensitive environments | Thermal transfer printing (ASTM F2115); Printing speed: 90 eggs/min; No ink cartridges | Fast, ink-free operation; Optimal for date/time coding | Limited print durability in humid conditions; Higher energy consumption |