If you’ve ever needed to print expiry dates, batch numbers or QR codes on products, you’ve probably relied on labels or large industrial coding machines. The Faith 12.7mm Handheld Inkjet Printer takes a different approach. Instead of bringing the product to the printer, you simply bring the printer to the product.
Compact enough to fit in one hand, this portable thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer is designed to print directly onto a wide variety of materials, making it suitable for manufacturing, warehouses, retail packaging and small businesses alike. From glass bottles and plastic containers to cardboard boxes, wood and metal, it can add permanent markings almost anywhere.
A portable printer built for direct product marking
Unlike a traditional desktop printer, this device doesn’t require paper or adhesive labels. Instead, users simply enter or upload the desired content and glide the printer across the surface.
The printer can produce:
- Manufacturing dates
- Expiry dates
- Batch numbers
- Serial numbers
- QR codes
- Barcodes
- Company logos
- Graphics
- Variable text
This makes it useful anywhere products need traceable information before shipping or sale.
Prints on a wide range of materials
One of the biggest advantages of the Faith handheld printer is its compatibility with numerous surfaces.
According to the manufacturer, it can print directly on:
- Glass
- Plastic
- Metal
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Wood
- PVC
- Leather
- Bottles
- Pipes
- Food packaging
- PET plastics
When paired with the appropriate solvent-based cartridge, the printer can create fast-drying marks on many non-porous materials, reducing the need for stickers or separate labeling equipment.
Compact design with touchscreen controls
The handheld unit is designed for portability while still offering many of the features found on larger coding systems.
Highlights include:
- Full-color touchscreen
- Rechargeable lithium battery
- USB connectivity for importing logos and graphics
- Ergonomic one-button printing trigger
- Lightweight handheld construction
Because the editing is performed directly on the touchscreen, users can create or modify print jobs without needing to connect to a separate computer during normal operation.
Up to 600 DPI printing resolution
Despite its small size, the printer offers industrial-grade print quality.
Key specifications include:
- Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) printing technology
- Maximum print resolution of 600 × 600 DPI
- Adjustable print height from 2 mm to 12.7 mm
- Printing speeds up to 60–70 meters per minute, depending on the model and settings
The printer supports multiple font sizes and can print between one and several lines of text depending on the selected character height.
Supports logos, QR codes and multiple languages
Beyond plain text, the Faith printer can print:
- Company logos
- Bitmap graphics
- QR codes
- 1D barcodes
- Counters
- Dates and time
- Serial numbering
- Variable databases
Many versions also support dozens of interface languages, making them suitable for international users and export-oriented businesses.
Solvent ink cartridges available in multiple colors
Faith offers matching 42 ml fast-drying solvent ink cartridges for the printer.
Available colors include:
- Black
- White
- Yellow
- Blue
- Red
- Green
The company estimates each cartridge can print approximately 800,000 characters, although actual output varies depending on font size, print density and usage.
Typical applications
Because the printer is handheld and battery-powered, it can be used in locations where stationary coding equipment would be impractical.
Common applications include:
- Food packaging
- Beverage bottles
- Cosmetic containers
- Pharmaceutical packaging
- Shipping cartons
- Warehouse inventory
- Manufacturing lines
- Woodworking
- Metal fabrication
- Plastic products
Instead of moving products through a fixed printer, operators can walk directly to the items that need marking.
Pricing and availability
At the time of writing, the Faith Industrial 12.7mm Handheld Inkjet Printer is listed on the official FaithCoding website for US$163.99, reduced from a regular price of US$199.99. The listed package includes a black ink cartridge.
Replacement 42 ml fast-drying solvent ink cartridges are available separately from US$47.99 in multiple colors.
Faith also offers larger handheld models with wider print heights, along with desktop coding systems for businesses requiring higher-volume production. Prices and promotions may vary over time.
Final thoughts
For businesses that regularly print expiry dates, batch numbers, QR codes or branding directly onto products, the Faith 12.7mm Handheld Inkjet Printer offers a portable alternative to larger industrial coding machines. Its ability to print on materials such as glass, plastic, metal and wood, combined with up to 600 DPI resolution and battery-powered operation, makes it suitable for a wide range of product marking tasks.
While it isn’t intended to replace a conventional office printer, it fills a very different role—bringing industrial coding capabilities into a compact handheld device that can be carried wherever printing is needed.
Product page: Faithcoding Technology
