Available October 2026
UC12
All-In-One Controller
Primary & Secondary Packaging Solution. Sunrise 2027 Ready.
7”
Touch screen
4
HP or Brady heads, max
.5”–4”
Print height
660
ft/min max speed (1” Brady)
A Reliable Compact Solution
The UC12 is capable of printing high-quality 2D codes, barcodes, alphanumerics, lot codes, expiration dates, bitmaps, and more—meeting the demands of modern packaging environments. The UC12 is available in two configurations to match application needs: the UC12 – Brady, which supports up to four 1” cartridges, and the UC12 – HP, which supports up to four ½” cartridges. With its industrial design and seamless integration capabilities, the UC12 ensures consistent, high-quality output while maximizing uptime and operational efficiency.
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.5” to 4” Print Height Capability
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Compact Footprint for Easy Integration
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2D Code Capable
04
CIJ and TTO Replacement
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.5” and 1” Cartridge Compatible
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Controls up to 4 Print Heads
Two configurations
UC12 – Brady
Up to four 1” cartridges
| Print Swath | 26.9mm / 1.06 in |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Firing Frequency | 20 kHz |
| Cartridge Capacity | 60ml |
| Max Speed (150 dpi*) | 660 ft/min |
Brady ( 1” ) — Norwix licensed ink filling
UC12 – HP
Up to four ½” cartridges
| Print Swath | 12.7mm / 0.5 in |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | 600 dpi |
| Firing Frequency | 15 kHz |
| Cartridge Capacity | 40ml / Bulk |
| Max Speed (150 dpi*) | 500 ft/min |
HP ( ½” )
Inside the controller
Drive up to 4 print heads from one board
- Brady Drivers / HP Drivers
- Raster Image Processing
- eDP TFT Connection
- 1GB Ethernet Comms
- Drive up to 4 Print Head
- Print Head Driver Board
- Status LEDS
- Print Head Cleaning Station
- I/O Interface & Breakout Board
<—- Print Trigger, Encoder, 3 Inputs, 3 Outputs, Daisy Chain
HP TIJ vs Brady TIJ
| Key Parameters | HP 0.5” | Brady Aqueous 1” | Brady Solvent 1” |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print Swath | 12.7mm / 0.5 in | 26.9mm / 1.06 in | 26.9mm / 1.06 in |
| Drop Size | 30 pl | 40-50pl | 30pl |
| Nozzles per Inch | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| Print Resolution | 600dpi | 300dpi | 300 dpi |
| Firing Frequency | 15 kHz | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Throw Distance | 1-3 mm | 10 mm (3-6mm) | 8 mm (3-5mm) |
| Cartridge Capacity | 40ml/Bulk | 60ml | 60ml |
| Bulk QD Life | 400 ml | 1000ml | 1000ml |
Max Speed
| Horizontal Resolution | ½” HP ft/min | 1” Brady ft/min |
|---|---|---|
| 600 dpi | 150 | 165 |
| 300 dpi | 250 | 330 |
| 150 dpi* | 500 | 660 |
UC12 Inks Update
| OCT 2026 | Brady ( 1” ) Solvent and Aqueous — available at launch |
| DEC 2026 | HP ( ½” ) Solvent and Aqueous |