DOD Large Character Printers

Drop-On-Demand (DOD) printers are designed for industrial and commercial applications, delivering high-visibility, variable information on a wide range of products and packaging. Squid Ink’s lineup of DOD Large Character Printers — including the SQ/2, SQ/2 Scorpion, and Vector XII — produce bold, high-quality dot-matrix codes and text directly on cartons, packaging, wood, metal, and more. These systems feature flexible print-head configurations, customizable character sizes, and reliable performance for demanding production lines. Whether you need date codes, batch numbers, or large-format branding, Squid Ink’s DOD printers provide efficient, accurate, and durable printing solutions.

SQ/2

  • Cost-effective industrial large character ink jet printer
  • Water or solvent-based for porous or non-porous surfaces
  • Prints on corrugated cartons, plastics, stretch wraps, metals and more

SQ/2 Scorpion

  • Upgraded software delivering advanced features
  • Options to choose from several printhead configurations
  • Water or solvent-based for porous or non-porous surfaces

Vector XII

  • Print up to 12 lines from one controller on a variety of products
  • Modular design allows flexibility to add print heads as printing needs change
  • Ideal for contract packagers or manufacturers with multiple printing requirements

Squid Ink’s DOD large-character printers are used to mark text, batch codes, and date and lot numbers directly onto products and packaging. These systems support a broad range of porous and non-porous substrates — from boxes to wood, metal, plastics and more.