Linx Printing Technologies has underlined its commitment to Large Character Marking (LCM) with the launch of the fully featured Linx IJ350 LCM coder.
The new coder’s key innovations include a self-cleaning printhead with a patented nozzle protection system that is claimed to improve performance and reduce overall cost of ownership.
Suitable for outer case or secondary packaging, the Linx IJ350 has been designed to meet the requirements of customers who need “clear, legible and accurate coding of secondary packaging, with particularly excellent reproduction of machine-readable barcodes,” the company says.
The coder’s fully enclosed self-cleaning technology is claimed to keep printhead nozzles clean, all the time, minimising downtime and removing the need for manual intervention. Designed to guard against dust or poor carton presentation, the nozzle protection system prevents damage to ensure clear, accurate printing of text, logos and barcodes.
The self-cleaning method, also known as ‘micro-purge,’ uses a small film of ink on the printhead to collect dirt and debris prior to printing. This is blasted with air to clean the ink from the printing plate; the ink is collected and recirculated, passing through a high performance filter to maintain clean ink in the system.
This recirculation system is said to reduce the cost of ownership and eliminate the need to dispose of waste ink, as every drop of ink is used.
The Linx IJ350 prints characters up to 53 mm in height. The company also also offers the Linx IJ370, capable of printing 70 mm.
