Linx - Data Coder

• Applying date codes, batch numbers, and other variable data to product packaging.
• Marking expiry dates on food and beverage items.
• Printing traceability information on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
• Adding sequential numbering or barcodes to industrial components.

Typical throughput

Units of this type commonly achieve print speeds suitable for high-volume production lines.

Print capability

Typically capable of single or multiple lines of text, barcodes, and sometimes basic graphics.

Substrate compatibility

Often suitable for printing on various materials including plastics, metals, glass, and cardboard.

Power supply

This unit is specified as single phase; data coders commonly operate on standard industrial single-phase power.

Connectivity

For this class of equipment, common interfaces include Ethernet, USB, and serial ports for integration with other systems.

IP rating

The 'IP55' rating indicates protection against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets, common for industrial environments.

• What is a 'Data Coder'?

  A data coder, often an inkjet printer, applies variable information such as dates, batch codes, and serial numbers directly onto products or packaging during the manufacturing process.

• What is the difference between an 'IP55' and 'IP65' rating?

• Can this unit be integrated with existing production lines?

• What type of consumables does a Linx 7900IP55 typically use?

• Is training usually required to operate a data coder like this?

Laboratory labelling and printing systems are valued for precision, consistency and compliance support in regulated environments. Buyers typically prioritise reliability, print quality and compatibility with existing laboratory workflows. When purchasing used equipment, condition of print heads, calibration history and maintenance records warrant careful inspection. Industry sentiment favours systems offering flexibility across label sizes and formats. Common strengths include durability, straightforward operation and good availability of replacement consumables. Integration capability with laboratory information management systems is increasingly important to buyers.

General overview for this equipment type