The Manual Slide Table is an encoded platform that provides a method to manually mark various products in a range of sizes using a variety of inkjet technologies. Operation is simple. Load a message into the inkjet printer; place the part against the edge rails; adjust the inkjet print head position for optimum marking; using one of the table handles, smoothly move the table from left to right. A photo eye triggers the printer as the table moves to the right. The encoder tracks the motion so the print is consistent throughout the move. The print trigger is reset when the table is back to start position.