Linx code printer reduces solvent consumption

Linx Printing Technologies said that its latest continuous ink jet printer range can reduce solvent consumption by up to 40% while maintaining excellent reliability.

The latest development in the Linx 6900 continuous ink jet (CIJ) printing machine range from Linx Printing Technologies is the he Linx 6900 Solver.

Linx said that the printer can reduce solvent usage by up to 40%, reducing consumables costs while maintaining excellent reliability.

The Linx 6900 Solver is the first printer to 'think as it inks', said Linx to manufacturingtalk.

Using a new ink system and specially developed intelligent software, the coder adapts to specific printing conditions by reducing solvent evaporation within the system.

It also adjusts its operation according to the requirements of the code that is being printed.

Linx said that this dynamic operation is designed to be the most reliable solvent saving technique.

Of the more traditional systems currently available, the 'condense and recycle' method can affect the quality of the ink.

The 'pulsed suction' process can also allow ink to build up in the print head, which could mean more regular print head cleaning and increased downtime, warned Linx.

Linx said that the new model will be of particular interest to large-scale users of CIJ technology, who are printing on a 24/7 regularity.

"The standard Linx 6900 already delivers the lowest cost of ownership in the market today," said Rajiv Narayan, product manager at Linx.

"Nevertheless, we have recognised that for those manufacturers who are continuously running multiple printers, solvent costs can soon add up and this is where the Linx 6900 Solver can give the greatest savings".

The Linx 6900 Solver maintains all of the established functionality of the standard model, as follows.

* Five line printing at speeds of up to 8.4m/s.

* An intuitive colour user interface with WYSIWYG display and menu system.

* Low-maintenance operation.

* Attractive curved appearance.

The Linx 6900 also continues Linx's reputation for pioneering new product development.

The company was the first to develop full printhead autoflush at shutdown and auto power-down and the first to introduce a WYSIWYG display.

"Customer feedback consistently highlights the importance of cost of ownership," said Narayan.

"The Linx 6900 Solver is another example of how we are continuously focusing on ways to minimise running costs while still ensuring consistent long-term reliability from our coders".

* About Linx Printing Technologies - Linx Printing Technologies Limited is a leading global supplier of Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers, impulse jet printers and laser coders.

Its printers and coders are used across many different industries where product identification codes, batch numbers, dates and barcodes are required.

All Linx products are designed with low cost of ownership in mind and are distinguished by reliability, robustness and ease of use.

Linx products code and mark millions of items every day, ranging from bottles, packages and cans of consumer goods to pharmaceutical products, cabling, electrical components and car parts.

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