CIJ printer with ink system

The Linx 6900 Solver CIJ printer is claimed to able to reduce solvent usage by as much as 40%. It features a purpose-built ink system and software which adapts to the production requirements and uses solvent only as it is needed.

The software measures how much ink is being returned from the print-head via the gutter line in real time, and the ink system adjusts the amount of suction applied to the gutter, according to how much ink is being returned. This means the printer always provides enough suction to clear the gutter, but not too much. Optimised suction reduces airflow in the gutter line, which in turn reduces solvent evaporation.

An added benefit is that because the printer uses less solvent, it reduces the environmental impact of coding. Raw material processing, packaging and transportation requirements are all reduced. Less solvent is evaporated into the atmosphere — so there is less smell — and Linx printer solvents are non-toxic.

The R&D behind the printer ensures the same, high-quality print — regardless of solvent volumes used. In addition to its 40% solvent saving, the printer maintains all of the established functionality of the standard model: 5-line printing at speeds of up to 8.4 m/s, an intuitive colour user-interface with WYSIWYG display and menu system, and low-maintenance operation.

The model is suitable for large-scale 24/7 users of CIJ technology.