The document provides essential information for selecting a continuous inkjet (cij) printer, emphasizing the benefits of the Linx 10 model for printing variable data on various substrates. It outlines considerations such as compatibility with materials, cost-effectiveness for high production volumes, portability, speed, and the reliability of the manufacturer, Linx Printing Technologies. The Linx 10 offers features like fast-drying inks, ease of use, and adaptability for different packaging applications.

1. Questions you need to
answer before choosing
your first CIJ Continuous
Inkjet Printer

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‘CIJ’ or Continuous Ink Jet printers are
ideal for printing variable data such as
best before dates and batch codes onto
your product packaging or the product.
The non-contact nature of CIJ means
that irregular surfaces can be clearly
coded, and at higher line speeds than
contact coding technologies such
as roller coders or date stamps.
CIJ Printer Technology also provides
a superior quality of code for your
product.

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What substrates for Inkjet Coding and Marking?
Choose a inkjet coder that can print onto the material your
product is made of, or packaged in. And if you choose a
flexible coding technology then you could use the printer for
all of your products, saving you money in the long run.

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• CIJ Continuous Inkjet Printers can code
onto a wide variety of packaging material
and direct to product substrates:
• Glass
• Plastic
• Metal
• Cardboard / Paper
• Cardboard / Glossy
**The Linx 10 uses fast-drying inks which
means less risk of code removal if your
products are manually handled after coding.

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Is your current Inkjet Coder method limiting you?
If you are producing over 100 products a day, then it could be
more cost effective to employ a Continuous Inkjet Printer than a
manual inkjet coder.

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• The Linx 10 Continuous Inkjet Printer includes
everything you need to get started, including
mounting for your line and a line speed
sensor for accurate coding.
• Replace costly labels, stamps and type blocks
with one printer for all your coding needs.
• The Linx 10 Continuous Inkjet Printer is a self-
service printer – follow the simple on-line
prompts, no need for an engineer call-out or
complex replacement
of critical systems.

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Are you paying for features you don’t need?
If you only need 2 lines of code, why pay for a printer that
does 5? Do you really need to connect your coder to other
production line equipment? Or do you just want to code and
mark, quickly and simply?

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The Linx 10 prints up to 2 lines of text,
symbols and numbers, and includes
essentials such as:
• the date in a variety of different ways
• the best before date which is
calculated based on today’s date

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Does size matter?
There are a number of reasons why a portable CIJ Printer
makes sense for many companies.

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If your production facility is small, with limited
space, a smaller portable printer like the Linx 10
will fit in more easily; exactly where you need
it on your line, without taking up valuable
production space. The Linx 10 can be moved
quickly and easily between different lines.
If you have seasonal variations in volume and
require a printer to use only when your workload
demands it, the robust build, compact size and
reliable nature of the Linx 10 mean it will
support demand when required.

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What speed do I need?
CIJ Continuous Inkjet Printers can work at a range of speeds.
The most complex, larger and more expensive printers have
line speeds that are suited to very large industrial production
runs.

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Choose a continuous inkjet printer that suits
your space for a production line printer.
They may be hand-fed for example or
maybe your line speed fluctuates.
With a line speed up to 2.6m/s the Linx 10
CIJ Printer is easily fast enough for small
to medium sized businesses.

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How will your printer know when to print?
The printer needs to be told when your product passes the
printhead so it prints at the right time and in the right place.
This is usually done with an optical sensor.

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As lines may speed up or slow down during
one shift, any change in speed could result
in a change in the appearance of the code,
so the printer also needs to know your line
speed at the time of printing. This is usually
done with an encoder, or mechanical wheel
which sits on the line.
The Linx 10 Inkjet Printer incorporates
both of these functions within the printer.
Which means less outlay and also
makes it easier to install and move
between lines.

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What should you look for in a CIJ Inkjet
Printer Manufacturer?
Linx Printing Technologies USA is an established manufacturer that
has worked with a wide range of customers. We have faced and
overcome many technical issues of Inkjet Coding and Marking.

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Linx Printing Technologies has led the way for
30 years with our Inkjet Coding and Marking
products, in particular our sealed, robust CIJ
printer print head which is renowned for its
reliability and minimal maintenance.
We have helped businesses of all sizes to
increase their productivity and the Linx 10
very much fits in with our philosophy –
continuous improvement, a belief that
the best can always be made better.

17. Success Stories from Linx Printing Technologies USA
- and the Linx 10 Continuous Inkjet Printer
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18. Plastic Bottle Printing Application: produce bottle sizes from
50ml to 5000ml for chemicals and cosmetics.
Printed Inkjet Coding Message type: The Linx 10 is producing
one and two line batch codes, printing onto HDPE, PE and PET
bottles.
Customer value:
Dimension where space is limited, and they also mean the
printer can be easily moved if required.
Plastic Bottle Packaging Application for Linx Continuous Inkjet Printer

19. Flexible Packaging Printing Application: Smoked Fish,
Sushi.
Printed Inkjet Coding Message type: printing simple batch
code onto primary flexible packaging.
Customer value:
Portability, easy to use, simplicity of operation.
Food Packaging Application for Linx Continuous Inkjet Printer

20. Aerosol Metal Can Printing Application: Metal aerosol cans.
Printed Inkjet Coding Message type: printing expiration date
on recessed bottom of metal can.
Customer value:
Quality and hard-wearing codes, user-friendliness of setup and
quick to change the message if necessary.
Metal Packaging Application for Linx Continuous Inkjet Printer

21. Wire and Cable Printing Application: Leading producer of
wiring and cable harnesses, control panels, battery/power
leads, PCBs and control systems.
Printed Inkjet Coding Message type: Batch code, Lot Number
Customer value:
The Linx 10 Continuous Inkjet Printer is compact, easy to use,
and very quick to set up messages, making it perfect for
frequent code changes.
Wire and Cable Packaging Application for Linx Continuous Inkjet Printer

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You can rely on Linx
Printing Technologies
• Thousands of businesses trust Linx CIJ Continuous Inkjet Printers
• Linx has been innovating since 1987
• Linx is a recognized leader in CIJ printhead technology
• Linx Printers offer unsurpassed service and quality

23. Shop the Linx 10 CIJ Printer
at Inkjet Coding and Marking
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