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News Release from: Linx Printing Technologies | Subject: IJ600 twinhead option printer
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 June 2005
Multiple Face Case Printing From Single
Controller
Linx Printing Technologies has launched the next generation of its outer case coder, the IJ600 twinhead option printer that enables multiple carton face printing from a single control unit.
Linx Printing Technologies has launched the next generation of its outer case coder, the IJ600 twinhead option printer that enables multiple carton face printing from a single control unit The Linx IJ600 is said to help customers reduce secondary packaging costs through replacing a variety of pre-printed bag and box varieties with high quality printing on to fewer generic containers
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 1 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The IJ600 twinhead is claimed to provide quality graphics, text and barcodes on almost all porous surfaces, whilst barcode quality meets supermarket requirements.
The IJ600 is easy to maintain and operate as the user interface is intuitive and only one control unit is needed to operate two printheads.
In addition, the IJ600 twinhead has independent printhead control that is superior to competitors' machines, claimed Linx.
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It also provides different software configurations, a range of conduit lengths, printhead heights and orientation combinations are possible and, as a result, the printer is suitable for almost any outer case coding application, claimed the company.
Each IJ600 printhead can print large and small characters, logos and barcodes up to 70mm high on to secondary packaging made from substrates such as cardboard boxes and multi-wall paper sacks using an oil-based ink.
The printhead is also self-cleaning and can print in any orientation up to eight metres away from the control unit.
The one touch start and stop operation allows quick and easy start-ups, whilst the combination of the IJ600's IP65 rated stainless steel enclosure and the pressure and temperature control at the point of print enables the printer to operate in a tough production environment, said Linx.
Jonathan Dodd, Linx's impulse jet product manager, said: "The IJ600 offers a truly cost-effective alternative to existing outer case coding methods enabling businesses to save thousands of pounds on their secondary packaging costs.
It cuts the cost of consumables such as labels and pre-printed containers and reduces costly production line changeover time.
The new twinhead option is suitable for many manufacturers, especially those working in the FMCG sector supplying the retail sector, who require the same code to be printed on opposite sides of the carton.
With this twinhead option businesses can realise the full potential of outer case coding with impulse jet printers." The IJ600 is claimed to ensure low cost of ownership through printer reliability, reduced production line downtime and low printer maintenance.
It features automatic pressure control at point of print, providing consistent high quality printing and eliminating problems caused by air getting in to the printhead, which can result in illegible codes and the packaging being rejected by retailers.
That also means less user intervention is required resulting in increased uptime on the production line and Linx said that a cleaner environment and less spoilage is ensured.
The company added that the machine is built to resist mechanical shock, resulting in increased production line uptime as less time needs to be spent maintaining the printer, which in turn leads to lower running costs.
The claimed robustness of the printer is said to reduce the likelihood of parts having to be changed, saving time, money and avoiding unnecessary production line downtime.
Automated cleaning and maintenance features are also said to guarantee reliable printing by removing the need for daily or weekly manual cleaning and the IJ600 uses a Windows printer.
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