Linx 8940

Continuous ink jet printers

Code faster, in more demanding applications, with the Linx 8940.
The Linx 8940 provides flexible coding with up to 6 lines of print, on high speed production
lines, and in challenging environments. With an IP65 rating, simple touch screen interface,
and fewer maintenance interventions, the Linx 8940 is designed to provide high speed,
low maintenance coding.

Easy to use for quick code setup Reliable coding for longer Flexible coding with more printing
and operation • IP65 rating as standard – for reliable
capabilities
operation in wet or dusty conditions, and no
• Store up to 50 named line settings – for quick • Linx Printernet enabled – remote monitoring
retrieval at product changeovers; settings need for an external compressed air supply and control of Linx 8900 printers via a secure,
can be transferred between printers with a • Extended service intervals up to 18,000hrs/ cloud-based service
USB flash drive 24 months – code for longer without
• Code up to six lines of code, including
interventions
• Large, icon-driven high-resolution touch screen, 2D barcodes
with at-a-glance production-rate visibility • Advanced System Monitoring – internal • High speed coding as standard – at
monitoring helps to avoid unscheduled
• Customisable top screen, one touch operation production line speeds up to 9.1m/s
for common tasks, on-screen message stoppages – reliable coding for longer
prompts for faster, accurate code setup • Carton coding option, up to 20mm
• Quick, clean startups every time – robust, high print
completely sealed printhead, and Autoflush
• Simple, one-touch, fluid cartridge refills during
printing – no mess, no tools, no mistakes feature ensure continual reliable operation • Real-time output on screen – meet your
OEE targets with the printer screensaver
• Self-service with an on-screen Wizard which • Seasonal shutdown mode – printer is ready ‘On/Off target’; identify patterns in overall
guides operators through the service module to print first time, even after extended line downtime with the output/downtime
change process – for a quick, engineer-free shutdown, with no need for expensive reporting feature, and improve your
service. printer flushing. efficiencies.
 Linx 8940
PRINTHEAD SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION 90° PRINTHEAD OPTION
60mm minimum bend radius in static
applications. 180mm minimum bend
440mm
radius in dynamic applications.

503mm 257mm

223
mm
42mm

355mm 400mm

Technical Specifications

PRINT SPEEDS AND SIZES On-screen help and diagnostics information PRINTHEAD OPTIONS
Printhead: Mk11 Midi Mk11 Midi plus PrintSync® automatic font and message format 2m conduit
selection, based on message style selected and
Nozzle size: 62 µm 75 µm production line speed 4m conduit (option)
Lines of print: Up to 6 Up to 6 Multiple operator languages (user selectable) with 6m conduit (option)
Character height 1.8 to 20 mm 2.1 to 20 mm on-screen keyboards, secondary keyboard for 90° printhead (option)
range: multi-language printing
Positive air purge to printhead (provides improved
Maximum speed 7.50 m/s 9.10 m/s Simple line speed and shaft encoder setup wizard, reliability in dusty or humid environments) (option)
for single line print (0.47 mm (0.57 mm for installation on new production lines
Air dryer (provides improved reliability for certain inks
(5 dot high drop pitch) drop pitch) Up to 50 line settings can be stored, with individual at high humidity and temperature) (option)
characters): line names
Active Airflow Control (8940 factory fit option) for
Maximum speed 2.65 m/s 2.56 m/s Message store and printer settings backup, copy and lower solvent consumption and reduced emissions.
for two line print (0.43 mm (0.52 mm restore using USB storage device Reduces consumption by up to 40% (ink and
(7 dot high drop pitch) drop pitch) Simple Communications Protocol (YAML based application dependent, 2m or 4m conduits)
characters): scripts) and Linx Remote Communications Interface
Recommended 12mm 20mm for connection to PCs or PLCs using Ethernet port or INK RANGE
distance from (35mm for (45mm for optional RS232 port
Linx MEK base (dye-based, soft pigmented-based)
printhead to carton coding carton coding QuickSwitch® message selection and editing using
substrate: message style) message style) bar code scanner Linx mixed base (MEK-free, dye based)
Linx ethanol base (MEK-free, dye based)
HARDWARE FEATURES MESSAGE PRINTING FACILITIES
Easi-Change® Service Module, change interval: Text, symbols and numbers CONNECTIONS/INTERFACING FOR
up to 24 months (18,000 hours) – dye-based inks, Product detector
up to 12 months (6,000 hours) – soft pigmented inks* Prompted fields for one-step message editing with
customisable on-screen prompts Shaft encoder/second product detector
Unique automatic printhead flushing: typical cleaning
interval 3 months (100 starts and stops) – dye-based Height, width and delay functions for easy code External single-stage alarm output (24v)
sizing and positioning
inks, up to 1 month – soft pigmented inks USB – for message backup and transfer, and wifi
Automatic formats for printing dates, times and date connection for Linx Printernet
Printhead jet-speed control and temperature
rounding (using the printer’s internal clock)
sensing for consistent printing in changing ambient Ethernet
temperatures Custom date and time editor to create different date
formats as required Volt-free contact alarm connection (e.g. for use with
Mistake-proof, mess-free ink and solvent refilling while external mains-driven alarm) (option)
printing (0.5 litre ink cartridge, 1 litre solvent cartridge) Automatic date forward function. Add number of
seconds, minutes, hours to the current time, or Dual alarm output (Volt-free and 24V output) (option)
10-inch full colour touch screen with tough, with multi-stage alarm option
number of days, weeks or months to the current date
solvent-resistant polymer cover
Automatic time adjustment option for daylight RS232 (option) and Parallel I/O (option)
Durable ink pump with no scheduled changes required
savings time
Extended shutdowns (up to 3 months) without printer PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Sequential numbering, forward and backward
flushing or draining
counting, variable intervals, multiple number ranges, Base and enclosure: Stainless steel
Robust, flexible dual-tube conduit for static and alphanumeric sequencing
moving printhead applications IP65 environmental protection rating**
One touch sequential number reset option from the
printer screen, and reset using external trigger Mounting options: Static stand, mobile stand, bench,
SOFTWARE FEATURES shelf for wall mounting
Sequential text fields, increment and reset sequences
Single-press start print, pause print and jet shutdown using external triggers, optional one touch sequence Operating temperature range: 0 – 50°C for 1240,
reset from the printer screen 1010, 1014 and 3240 ink types, (5-45°C for other
Auto power-off after jet shutdown MEK base, Mixed base, Ethanol base ink types)
‘Production Schedule’ function, to print a sequence
Simple message creation and editing with of messages automatically, with different triggering Humidity range (r.h., non-condensing): 90% max
drag-and-drop field positioning, zoom function and and repeat print options
insert mode for long messages Power supply: 100-230V, 50/60Hz
Number of messages stored: up to 1000 using internal Power consumption: 38W (typical when printing)
Total print count, message count and batch count printer memory (depending on message content),
Message store display and message style selection more can be stored using a USB storage device Power rating: 150 W
Password-protected functions, with customisable Bold character printing (up to 9 times) Weight: 24.5kg (including fluids and printhead)
user profiles Variable character spacing and inverse image
Message creation/editing while printing printing, for improved readability and vision system REGULATORY APPROVALS
recognition • GS • CE • EAC • UL • CAN/CSA • FCC
On-screen system monitoring, to measure key ink
system and environmental parameters, to help avoid Rotated character (tower) printing
unscheduled stoppages Shift coding (message content changes automatically
On-screen output rate measurement and production at defined times) *Interval may be adjusted in certain environments and
applications to provide reliable running between service
stoppage log. Downloadable onto USB Graphics and logos can be imported into the printer module changes
On-screen fluid level indicators, 12 hour running from as bitmap files using the USB port **IP rating is independently verified – certificates
fluid refill warning to printer stop in most applications Reverse and inverted printing available on request

Barcodes (ITF 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 13,

EAN 8, UPCA, Pharmacode, Data Matrix, QR Code)

For more information, contact Linx Printing Technologies Ltd, Linx House, 8 Stocks Bridge Way,
MP42172/10

Compass Point Business Park, St Ives, Cambs, PE27 5JL, UK.

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