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New addition to the 6900 continuous inkjet printer range from Linx
New addition to the 6900 continuous inkjet printer range from Linx Printing Technologies is said to be able to reduce solvent usage by up to 40 per cent.
The Linx 6900 Solver is said to “think as it inks”. Using a new ink system and specially created software, it adapts to specific printing conditions by reducing solvent evaporation within the system and adjusting its operation according to the requirements of the code being printed.
This is designed to be the most reliable solvent saving technique, says Linx, adding that the ‘condense and recycle’ method can affect ink quality, while the ‘pulsed suction’ process can allow ink to build up in the printhead, which could mean more frequent cleaning and increased downtime.
Linx reckons its new machine should be of particular interest to large-scale users of CIJ technology who are printing 24/7. Product Manager Rajiv Narayan says: “The standard Linx 6900 already delivers the lowest cost of ownership in the market today. Nevertheless, we have recognised that for those manufacturers who are continuously running multiple printers, solvent costs can soon add up and this is where the 6900 Solver can give the greatest savings.”
The unit retains standard model features such as five-line printing at up to 8.4m/s and an intuitive colour user interface.