Send the job details that matter
Mention the surface, the mark size and whether you need dates, batch numbers, barcodes or logos. If the material is coated, dusty, curved or slightly oily, say so in the notes because that changes the ink choice and the way the printer is set up.
- Type of item: carton, bag, pipe, timber, steel or similar
- Print content: date, batch code, barcode, logo or mixed text
- Approximate print height needed
- Surface condition and finish
- Hire period: weekly or monthly
Areas served from Pinetown and Durban
Handheld printers are hired out from the Pinetown base, with work arranged for Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Richards Bay. The same service also covers Westmead and New Germany for local collection, delivery or setup on site.
That reach suits short runs in warehouses, production floors and packing areas where handheld coding is more practical than fixed equipment. If your site has uneven stock flow or mixed packaging sizes, mention that in the enquiry so the right unit and accessories can be prepared.
What the hire can include
Hire terms can cover more than the printer alone. Depending on the job, the arrangement may include delivery and collection, on-site setup, remote setup help, operator training, ink selection help, message loading, barcode setup, logo setup, test printing, consumables supply, troubleshooting support and backup unit support.
- Solvent, water-based or quick-dry inks where the surface calls for it
- Print heights suited to small codes or larger carton marks
- Support for porous and non-porous surfaces
- Setup notes for production staff and operators
Good notes to add for coding work
A clear enquiry saves back-and-forth during the setup stage. Include the language or text format for the message, whether the code must stay readable after handling, and if the surface will be touched, stacked or exposed to moisture. For timber and steel, the surface finish matters just as much as the code itself.
If you need barcodes, send the barcode type or layout notes and state the scanner direction if that matters on your line. For logos, keep the artwork clean and mention if the print should sit above, beside or below the text.
Rental terms by the week or month
Short-term rental suits short projects, seasonal packing, trial runs and temporary coding needs. Some clients need a printer for cartons in Durban one week, then a pipe marking job in Johannesburg or Richards Bay the next, so the hire can be arranged around the work rather than the other way around.
Where the job changes from week to week, add that in the notes. It helps the team match the unit, the ink and the message settings to the actual production pattern, not a generic description.
Who you will deal with
The contact enquiry is handled by a small working team that knows the hire process and the setup side of handheld coding. Sibusiso Moagi leads the business, with Nokuthula Kotze on hire coordination, Jared Rademeyer on technical support, Anele Vermaak on training, Priya Pillay on operations and Morne Oosthuizen on field setup.
- Hire coordination for booking and unit allocation
- Technical support for settings, coding and print quality
- Training for operators learning the handheld unit
- Field setup for work done at your site