Linx 8940 Spectrum

High performance, high contrast pigmented coding with the Linx 8940 Spectrum

The Linx 8940 Spectrum provides reliable printing with high contrast pigmented inks, onto surfaces such as plastic cabling, extruded products, and coloured glass.

Designed to print quality codes in challenging environments, and on high-speed lines, up to 10 m/s, the Linx 8940 Spectrum also incorporates advanced features and capabilities, including live message creation and editing while printing and accurate ‘metre marking’ for cable and wire applications. Innovative hardware increases production uptime and extends maintenance intervals, providing reliable startups, even after up to one-month shutdown.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

Innovative

Best in class extended service interval of up to 8,000 hours or 12 months, with a range of inks.
Patent-pending PureFlow® is an innovative, powerful filtration system for opaque print and a cleaner nozzle.
Premium print quality and trouble-free restarts from patent-pending Vortex®, a robust mixing tank with a unique method of re-dispersing the settled heavy pigment.

Reliable

Optimum performance, including in extreme environments and up to one month shutdown. The printer is ready to print first time, with no need for flushing or to be permanently powered on.
Linx robust sealed printhead means fewer interventions and less cleaning, typically only once per week, even when running continuously.
AutoFlush unique printhead cleaning sequence leaves the printhead and conduit clean and dry, ready for every startup.

Easy to Use

Self-service option with an on-screen wizard to guide through the servicing process.
Simple user interface with large, icon-driven touch screen, with production-rate visibility.
Mistake-free one-touch, fluid cartridge refills during printing.
Linx PrinterNet® ready, for remote monitoring and control via a secure cloud-based service.

Print Sample

SPECIFICATION

PRINTING SPEED AND SIZES

Lines of Print

Message Height

1.8mm - 17mm depending on nozzle

Maximum Line Speed

1 line: Up to 9.1m/s depending on nozzle
Up to 10m/s in tower print mode

HARDWARE FEATURES

Screen Size / Message Entry

10 inch full colour touch screen

Ink Supply

Cartridge system with RFID

Preventive Service Interval

Up to 12 months/8,000 hours

Service Interval Method

Easi-Change® Service Module

Printhead Shut Down Method

Auto flush cleaning – up to 28 days shutdown

Pumping System

Fir for life pump – no scheduled changes

Software Features

On-Screen Help and Diagnostics

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Live Message Preview

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Step-By-Step Guidance

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Message and Settings Back-Up

USB storage device

Barcode Printing

ITF 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPCA, Pharmacode, Data Matrix, QR Code, RM4SCC-Type C

Printhead Features

Nozzle Size

62µm, 75µm

Umbillical Conduit Length

2m Standard – 4m Optional

90 Degree Printhead Available

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Ink Range

Dye-based

Pigmented

Hard Pigmented

Connection Interface

Product Detector

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Alarm Output

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Shaft Encoder

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USB

USB Port for message and settings back up and WiFi Connection for Linx PrinterNet

Ethernet

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