Executive Summary
The Norwix FC108 brings true single-pass CMYK color to wide-format variable printing in a remarkably small footprint. Powered by the latest HP TIJ 4.0 technology with integrated micro-recirculation, it delivers laser-sharp text, graphics, and 2D barcodes at up to 1200 dpi while eliminating the nozzle clogging and decap issues that plague traditional inkjet systems. From direct mail and e-commerce packaging to labeling, pharma markings, and case coding, the FC108 integrates easily into almost any production line and keeps running with minimal operator intervention.
Key Advantages
True Single-Pass CMYK: Full process color output in one pass — unlimited branding, customization, and high-impact imaging without multi-head alignment.
Scalable Wide Format: 4.25" (108 mm) per printhead, up to 8.5" (216 mm) with two heads, and daisy-chain multiple enclosures to build even larger systems.
Micro-Recirculation Reliability: Dedicated thermal micropumps keep fresh ink flowing past every nozzle, preventing clogs and defects even after extended idle periods.
New Cartridge = New Printhead: HP quick-disconnect cartridges replace in seconds with no calibration or tools — day-one print quality no matter how old the system is.
Bulk Ink Economics: Four 775 ml bulk supplies dramatically cut ink costs, operator intervention, and unplanned downtime on long runs.
Intuitive Vega Software: Create, edit, and run jobs with minimal training, and pull live data from remote databases, CSV, Excel, and packaging equipment.
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Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can the FC108 print in full color?
The FC108 prints true single-pass CMYK at up to 300 fpm (91 m/min) at 600 dpi, or 150 fpm (45 m/min) at its maximum 1200 dpi resolution — production-grade speeds for direct mail, packaging, and labeling lines.
What print width does the FC108 cover?
Each TIJ 4.0 printhead covers 4.25" (108 mm), and a single FC108 enclosure drives two heads for a seamless 8.5" (216 mm) of print coverage. Multiple enclosures can be daisy-chained together to build even wider systems as your applications grow.
How does the FC108 prevent nozzle clogging and decap issues?
The printheads use HP's micro-recirculation technology: dedicated thermal micropumps circulate fresh ink past every nozzle in U-shaped channels, with no external moving parts. Heads stay ready to print even after extended idle periods — ideal for production processes with frequent starts and stops. And because each quick-disconnect cartridge is itself a new printhead, a seconds-long swap restores day-one print quality with no calibration.
What can the FC108 print, and on what applications?
Lot codes, date codes, alphanumerics, bitmaps, PDFs, and 114 barcode formats including GS1 DataMatrix and QR. Typical applications include direct mail and envelopes, e-commerce packaging, labeling, regulation markings, pharma and medical, personalization, paper bags, and case coding — all with aqueous CMYK and black inks.
What is HP TIJ 4.0 technology?
Thermal Inkjet 4.0 is HP's latest generation of industrial thermal inkjet, engineered for bulk-ink operation at production speed. It combines 1200 dpi print quality with micro-recirculating printheads and quick-disconnect cartridges, bringing the reliability of HP's platform to industrial coding, mailing, and packaging — a generational step beyond the TIJ 2.5 cartridges used in most address printers.
