Linx 8900 meets condensation
printing challenge
A Linx 8900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ)
printer is enabling erlenbacher bac-
kwaren, a leading German manufactu-
rer of frozen cakes, to effectively and
reliably mark its plastic film packaging
even through condensation. Since the
company started using the Linx model
– supplied by Linx’s German agent
Bluhm Systeme – it has been highly
impressed with its printing capabilities
and ease of operation.
Cakes from erlenbacher backwaren are
subject to temperature differences du-
ring the production process, which can
lead to condensation forming on the
packaging film. The Linx 8900 is able
to print through a layer of moisture to
deliver a clear, readable and durable
code, which remains in place on the
substrate in temperatures of minus 35
degrees in deep-freeze storage.
As part of erlenbacher backwaren’s
quality assurance programme, the
cakes are printed with a batch ID num-
ber as well as the compulsory use-by
date. Walter Thellmann, responsible for
maintenance at the company, says the
Linx 8900 is more than capable of kee-
ping up with the company’s production
to quickly select files for printing. Va-
rious production parameters can also The Linx 8900 offers maximum flexi-
be entered and stored, enabling the bility for placement on the production
printer to be configured for up to four line, thanks to its compact dimensions
different production scenarios at the
touch of a button. Password protec-
tion prevents unintentional incorrect
line. entries.
“Frozen products pass the printer at a The Linx 8900’s design also avoids
speed of 35 metres per minute, so that errors during the refilling of inks and
more than 1,000 units can be marked solvents. The containers for these
per hour,” he explains consumables are different sizes so that
they can only be placed in the correct
including the ability to be wall-moun-
ted, and its long 6m printhead conduit.
Maintenance is extremely easy, with
the machine only requiring service
every 18 months, and taking just 30
minutes for untrained personnel to
complete via simple menus that guide
the user through the process.
Another key benefit of the Linx 8900 location. Automatic fluid recognition is its ease of use. The 10-inch touchs- ensures that the right fluids are used in For more information on Linx’s pro-
creen makes adding and altering text the printer, while a special septum seal ducts and services, visit www.linxglo-
extremely easy, and allows operators prevents ink and solvent leakage. bal.com
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