Dual-Mode Label and Receipt Printing for Demanding Mobile Workflows
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HOIN today announced the launch of the HOP-HQ400, an industrial-grade 4-inch portable thermal printer designed for mobile printing in demanding work environments. Combining dual-mode label and receipt printing with a rugged protective design, flexible connectivity and broad system compatibility, the HOP-HQ400 is built to support logistics, warehousing, delivery, retail and outdoor field operations.
One Printer for Labels and Receipts
The HOP-HQ400 supports both label and receipt printing, allowing users to switch modes according to the task at hand. Receipt printing supports widths of 58mm, 80mm and 104mm, while label printing supports widths from 20mm to 108mm. This flexible media range helps businesses handle different ticket, label and on-site printing requirements with one portable device.
From warehouse identification and logistics operations to courier documents, food-delivery orders, supermarket receipts and outdoor field work, the HOP-HQ400 is designed to simplify mobile printing workflows and reduce the need to switch between devices.
Rugged Protection for Challenging Field Conditions
To help withstand the demands of mobile operations, the HOP-HQ400 features a protective edge-wrapped design and a drop-resistant structure. It supports a 1.5-meter drop resistance rating and an IP56 water-resistance rating, providing added protection against accidental drops and wet working conditions.
"Portable printers get used in ways desktop printers never do," said Nina Xia, co-founder of HOIN. "The HOP-HQ400 came out of conversations with customers in outdoor delivery and logistics who needed hardware that could handle the environment, not just the print job."
Fast Output and Flexible Connectivity
The HOP-HQ400 uses an imported Japanese print mechanism and delivers print speeds of up to 100mm/s. A high-power 5200 battery and Type-C interface support mobile use and convenient charging.
The printer offers a range of connectivity options, including USB, Bluetooth, LAN and Wi-Fi. It supports Windows, Android, iOS, Mac and Linux systems, helping customers integrate the device into different terminals and business workflows.
The HOP-HQ400 also supports automatic paper detection and positioning, as well as 1D and 2D barcode printing, helping users improve printing accuracy and on-site processing efficiency.
A 0.96-Inch Display for Easier Setup
A 0.96-inch display enables users to adjust print density, calibrate paper and change interface modes directly on the device. These controls help simplify configuration and reduce operating steps in complex field environments.
Command-Set Compatibility for Customer Integration
For customers that need to integrate the printer into existing software or develop customized applications, the HOP-HQ400 supports TSPL, CPCL and ESC/POS command sets. This compatibility helps customers connect the printer with established systems and adapt it to different application scenarios.
Designed for Multi-Industry Mobile Printing
With dual-mode printing, industrial-grade protection, multiple connectivity options and broad operating-system compatibility, the HOP-HQ400 is designed for applications including:
- Logistics and warehousing: on-site labels, cargo identification and work documents.
- Courier and food delivery: mobile waybills, order receipts and delivery-related information.
- Supermarkets and retail: receipts and labels in different supported widths.
- Outdoor and high-altitude operations: on-site printing in mobile, complex or wet environments.
About HOIN
Shenzhen Hoin Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.(HOIN) is a manufacturer of Thermal Printer, Thermal Label Printer, Thermal Transfer Printer, Thermal Barcode Label Printer, Barcode Printer, and portable printing solutions. Established in 2015 and operating from a 10,000㎡ facility in Baoan, Shenzhen, the company serves clients across more than 50 countries in telecom, logistics, retail, and industrial sectors. Certifications include ISO9001:2015, CE, FCC, BSCI, RoHS, CCC, CB, and BIS.
Media Contact:
Person: Nina Xia
Email: nina.xia@hoinprinter.com
Company: Shenzhen Hoin Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
Official Website: https://www.hoinprinter.com/
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HOIN Launches HOP-HQ400 Industrial-Grade, Drop-Resistant and Water-Resistant 4-Inch Portable Thermal Printer
FRANKFURT, Germany and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality today announces the launch of the multi-color 3D printer SPARKX i8 on Indiegogo, at a super early-bird price of $289 (MSRP $399) starting from Sept. 21. Designed for ultimate user experience, the SPARKX i8 features a single-toolhead, four-channel extrusion architecture that delivers fastest color printing, zero external purge waste, zero prime towers and CMYK full-color printing, bringing multi-color 3D printing to the next generation.
Fastest Four-Color Printing Powered by QuarTeks™
At the core of the SPARKX i8 is Creality's QuarTeks™ Color Change System. The new architecture integrates four independent filament channels into one compact toolhead. Unlike systems that require multiple toolheads or external filament swapping, the i8 pre-loads filaments directly into the quad-channel toolhead to make color changes more efficient.
Near the nozzle tip, QuarTeks™ is equipped with an ultra-short shared filament path of less than 1 mm, or approximately 2 mm³. It is at least 30 times shorter than other shared paths widely used in the market. Powered by the ultra-short path, the i8 is able to switch color channels in less than 1 second, as it significantly reduces filament retraction, feeding and purging. Thus, switching between colors is made as quick and effortless as clicking a four-color ballpoint pen.
With no need to swap toolheads, nozzles, or motion platforms, the i8 greatly enhances the printing efficiency and cuts production time by simplifying the color change mechanism. According to Creality's lab tests of building a four-color tower with 3,000 color switches, the i8 completed the test in around 18 hours, 500% faster than printers with an external feed system.
Zero External Purge Waste
The QuarTeks™ is also built for reducing material waste. The less-than-1-mm shared filament path minimizes the amount of purge waste. Under optimal slicing settings, color transitions can be flushed directly into the model's infill or inner walls, bringing external purge waste down to 0 g*.
*0 g: No external purging during printing. Only a small amount of filament is flushed at the start.
Zero Prime Towers
SPARKX i8 eliminates prime towers by shifting color-change travel into the model's infill paths, without the need to print a separate tower for each color change. This significantly cuts color-transition time under prime-tower-free settings. Meanwhile, a dedicated clean wall isolates infill colors to keep model surfaces impeccable.
CMYK Full-Color Printing
SPARKX i8 also supports full-spectrum layered color printing, capable of creating richer ranges of colors by combining and mixing four base-color filaments across different layers. The layered color mixing* forms intermediate tones, gradients, and variations in brightness through different layer thicknesses and mixing sequences. With just four filament colors, the i8 can produce 16 or even 32 color combinations in a single print, unlocking unlimited possibilities of creations.
*Layered color mixing is not equivalent to precise color matching and cannot perfectly reproduce all specified colors.
AI-Assisted Monitoring
The 13 sensors built into the printhead with AI vision camera monitor four filament channels, switching mechanisms, and key printing statuses, detecting issues in real time such as an empty spool, filament runout, and air printing for faster troubleshooting. In addition, the standalone i8 features automatic filament refill, which allows up to four loaded spools of the same material at once and automatically switches to another when one runs out, enabling larger and more continuous prints.
Crowdfunding Availability & Best Price Ever
Now is the time to get the SPARKX i8 at its best available price by backing the crowdfunding campaign starting from Sept. 21.
Key sales information includes:
- Crowdfunding page link: www.indiegogo.com
- Super early-bird price: $289, with very limited availability, increasing to $399 when super early-bird slots are sold out.
- Free shipping and taxes: The 1,000 backers who order in the first 24 hours will receive a full refund of shipping and taxes, up to $50, after the campaign. The offer is limited to one i8 per backer.
- Shipping time: Orders are scheduled to ship from factories in October, with delivery expected in November, varying by region and local logistics during the Q4 peak season.
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Creality Launches SPARKX i8 on Indiegogo at $289, Bringing Fastest, No-Purge-Waste Printing
Creality Launches SPARKX i8 on Indiegogo at $289, Bringing Fastest, No-Purge-Waste Printing
Creality Launches SPARKX i8 on Indiegogo at $289, Bringing Fastest, No-Purge-Waste Printing
Creality Launches SPARKX i8 on Indiegogo at $289, Bringing Fastest, No-Purge-Waste Printing
