Matthews Marking Systems printers use TIJ 2.5 HP45-format ink cartridges across their VIAjet thermal inkjet lineup. Ink4Mail stocks a full range of Kao Collins OEM, HP-original, and Colorlabs remanufactured cartridges that drop straight into Matthews TIJ printers. Orders before 4 PM Central ship same day.
Matthews TIJ 2.5 Printers We Support
Matthews Marking Systems (a Matthews International subsidiary, based in Pittsburgh) builds HP-based thermal inkjet printers for case coding, product marking, and packaging applications. The current TIJ lineup centers on the CT1000 (compact, plug-and-play) and the L-Series (including L1 and L12), both built around HP TIJ 2.5 technology. If your Matthews unit uses HP45-size cartridges, any TIJ 2.5 compatible ink from Ink4Mail will fit — check your cartridge spec or contact us if you’re unsure. Note: Matthews’ V-Series and X-Series are valvejet (DOD) systems and use different ink formats — those aren’t covered here.
For substrate-specific ink guidance — porous, non-porous, and aqueous-coated stocks — see our TIJ 2.5 Compatible Ink page.
Full Matthews-Compatible Ink Selection
- Collins Super Fast Black TWK1961H — Porous and semi-porous: corrugated, matte paper, packaging cartons
- Collins Max 3 TWK-1396 — Non-porous and coated: PVC, plastic film, Tyvek, specialty packaging
- Collins Pack Ink TWK-2103 — Porous packaging with long decap for frequent line stops
- Collins Reliable H TWK328001 — Aqueous black for matte and glossy papers, chipboard
- Collins Stratus TSK281503 — Solvent-based for non-porous, UV-coated, foil, some metals
- HP C8842A Versatile Black — HP-original TIJ 2.5 cartridge, porous and non-porous
- IQ2392A Aqueous Black — Replaces HP Q2392A, Secap Picasso, RENA EasyInk
- Colorlabs MRH42A Vortex Plus — Remanufactured equivalent of HP C8842A
- Colorlabs MRH545SF Super Fast Dry — Fastest-drying remanufactured option
Pricing and Volume Discounts
All Matthews-compatible inks ship at volume pricing tiers starting at 6, 12, and 24+ cartridges. Kao Collins OEM, HP originals, and Colorlabs remanufactured are all stocked side by side — match the right ink to your substrate and budget without switching suppliers. See current pricing in the shop, or email info@ink4mail.com for a quote on larger quantities.
Questions?
Not sure which ink fits your Matthews VIAjet line? Email info@ink4mail.com or call 1-866-INK-CART (465-2278). Same-day ship before 4 PM Central.