Linx Inkjet Printer 8900 with conveyor

• Coding and marking products in food and beverage production lines.
• Applying batch codes, dates, and other variable data to packaging.
• Printing on a variety of substrates including plastic, glass, metal, and cardboard.
• Integration into automated production lines for continuous product identification.

Typical print speed

For this class of equipment, print speeds commonly range from 1m/s to over 6m/s, depending on print resolution and message complexity.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a single-phase 100-240V AC supply, 50/60Hz.

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

The IP55 rating indicates protection against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets, making it suitable for washdown environments.

Conveyor length

This unit includes a 0.7m conveyor; typically, conveyors integrated with these printers can vary significantly in length and belt type.

Print height

Commonly, these printers offer print heights ranging from 1.8mm to 20mm, depending on the printhead and nozzle configuration.

Operating temperature

Typically, these systems are designed to operate in temperatures from 5°C to 45°C, with non-condensing humidity.

• What type of products can this printer mark?

  Continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers like the Linx 8900 are versatile and can mark on a wide range of materials, including plastics, glass, metals, and cardboard, often used for food packaging, bottles, and cans.

• What maintenance is typically required for a CIJ printer?

• Can this unit handle wet or dusty environments?

• What kind of ink does it use?

• Is the conveyor suitable for food contact?

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