Small Character (Continuous) Ink-Jet Printers

Linx Systems use advanced printhead technology and a wide range of fast-drying inks to produce 1/32" to 3/4" tall near letter-quality characters, high-density logos, and reliable bar codes on most porous and non-porous surfaces. These simple and easy-to-use non-contact coding systems print up to four lines of high-quality type at speeds to match the fastest production lines.

Cost-Effective Systems

Consistently high print quality and reliable, non-stop operation are ensured by the systems' rugged construction and unique print control systems. Fully interchangeable printheads allow for fast and easy print size range changes. Simple message programming, push-button start and stop, modular design for easy serviceability, automatic flushing of the printhead on shutdown, and full self-diagnostics all minimize labor costs and production downtime.

Customized Solutions

An expert Diagraph representative can analyze your coding needs and recommend the solution that best fits your application. They will match the proper system controller to your production environment, line speed, bar coding, networking, message configuration and storage capacity needs, and the right ink base, color, and print size to your surface, dry time, and legibility needs.

Simple Printhead Design Delivers Reliability and Flexibility

The advanced, yet simple, printhead design has no moving parts for less maintenance and increased reliability. The printhead is protected by a stainless steel casing and is hermetically sealed for very effective operation in harsh production environments containing high humidity, fine powders, and dust. The printhead is available in Micro, Midi and Macro print size options. These fully interchangeable printheads can be easily changed in minutes to provide a total range of character sizes from 1/32" (.08 mm) to over 3/4" (19.05 mm).

Unique Print Control Technology Provides Superior Print Quality Automatically and Continuously

LINX high-speed non-contact printhead technology generates a stream of uniformly sized droplets at a rate of up to 120,000 per second. The electronically charged drops pass through deflector plates where an electric field deflects them to the surface to form the desired print pattern. Built-in automatic controls make the system very easy to operate and maintain optimum printhead performance, even under fluctuating environmental conditions. This eliminates any manual adjustments or skilled operator involvement. For example, the unique Automodulation sensor automatically regulates drop formation and the Time-Of-Flight sensor controls ink viscosity by constant jet speed measurement at the printhead. These self-checking systems continuously make automatic adjustments.

All LINX Systems Feature  Simple Message Programming Integral QWERTY keyboard with easy-to-read LCD display Easy-to-use, menu-driven software, WYSIWYG message creation and editing Easy Operation Push-button start-up and shut-down Automatic printhead purge from keyboard Complete automatic flush of the printhead on shutdown ensures consistent print performance and readies the system for fast, easy print start up. Built-in Automatic Control System Automatically adjusts operating parameters to maintain optimum printing conditions Service alerts identify maintenance requirements Self-Diagnostics for System Status Reporting Over 50 diagnostic internal readings monitor current print status and operating conditions for fast troubleshooting and reduced down time Options "Positive Air" keeps the printhead clean and free of contaminants in extremely dusty conditions Cutaway printhead cover designed for hard-to-reach surfaces A Wide Variety of Fast-Drying Inks Choose from a full-range of general-purpose inks in several colors including a high-performance odor-free ink designed as an alternative for MEK-based inks. We also offer a wide variety of inks specially formulated for specific surfaces like PVC, plastic, glass and metal. Other special-purpose inks include pigmented for dark surfaces, alkali-removable for temporary coding, UV-readable for security coding, and thermochromic for temperature-sensitive color change. Print product identification, price, date, batch, lot, shift, and bar codes on virtually all porous and non-porous surfaces of any shape or texture. Applications include food and beverage product packages, electronic and automotive parts, cosmetics and pharmaceutical product packages.To ensure visibility on hard-to-mark, dark surfaces print your codes with our fast-drying pigmented inks. Screw-in solvent and ink bottles allow quick, no-mess refill while printing. Solvent includes make-up and wash solutions to simplify operation. Condenser unit and air control valve minimize solvent evaporation and significantly reduce consumables costs. Specifications Printheads/Print Height: Micro: .04" to .30" (1 mm to 6.8 mm) Midi: .07" to .40" (1.8 mm to 11.3 mm) Macro: .10" to .80" (3.1 mm to 20 mm) Printhead Dimensions: 1.57" Diam. (40 mm) x 9.25" L (235 mm) Weight: 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) Ink Filter Life: 1400 hours Inks: Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green, Pigmented White, Pigmented Yellow; Special-purpose/surface formulations: Pigmented for dark surfaces, 3101 (fast-drying alternative to MEK-based), UV-readable, bar code, alkali-removable, thermochromic, PVC, plastic, glass, metal Supply: .5 liter plastic bottles Options Stainless steel stand offers storage and mobility capabilities (shown at right) Microsoft* Windows* print driver Cutaway printhead cover RS-485 interface Foreign languages Ten parallel ports (6200 only)