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News Release from: Linx Printing Technologies | Subject: Micro Printhead
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 February 2006
New Inkjet Printheads For Small And
Discreet Codes
Building on its Linx 6800, Linx Printing Technologies has extended its range of printheads with the launch of the new Micro Printhead.
Building on its Linx 6800, Linx Printing Technologies has extended its range of printheads with the launch of the new Micro Printhead It is claimed to be the company's most versatile printhead to date
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 1 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Micro Printhead is suitable for the electronics, pharmaceutical and confectionery sectors and for consumer products where code readability is critical.
Linx beleives that the advantages of using the Micro Printhead include the capability to print complex characters and logos in a small space.
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That is possible because, compared to a standard printhead, the Micro Printhead uses a greater number of smaller drops to define the character.
That makes it suitable for printing codes and logos on to confectionery packaging and products.
The Micro Printhead is also said to offer reliable printing and so is suitable to production lines that require very high speed printing.
It has the ability to print one line of print at speeds of up to 500 metres per minute (8.4 metres per second), said Linx.
When combined with Linx's MEK-free black ultra fast-drying ink 1405, the Micro Printhead provides additional benefits for high speed production lines, such as cabling, flow-wrap and bottling, where surfaces may come in to contact with each other soon after printing, added the company.
The speed of Linx's Micro Printhead, combined with its fast drying ink, works particularly well in tough environments where smudging may be a concern.
The features of other printheads in the Linx Mark 7 range are inherent in the Micro Printhead and include a valve system that is said to enable cleaner starts and shut-downs, whilst minimising the need for routine cleaning.
The risk of costly damage is also claimed to be much reduced because critical printhead components are sealed.
A shorter drop flight path makes for more consistent and accurate drop placement and improved print quality, whilst full auto-flush further reduces the requirement for cleaning and ensures trouble free start-ups.
A jet control system continuously measures and controls the jet speed at the printhead to maintain ink viscosity, which helps to minimise the need for maintenance, thereby maximising production line uptime.
Simon Powell, marketing manager at Linx, said: "The Micro Printhead is an impressive addition to the Mark 7 Printheads.
Its ability to provide fast and reliable printing for very small codes makes it particularly suitable for companies that need to code a variety of products.
Its versatility also makes it a must-have for organisations that are looking to adapt or diversify their product ranges in the future.".
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