{"title":"Coding \u0026 Marking Equipment","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinuous inkjet printers, case and box coders, thermal inkjet and handheld units, and thermal transfer overprinters. These machines print dates, lot codes, batch numbers and barcodes directly onto product and packaging as it runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right choice depends on three things: the substrate you are printing onto, the speed of the line, and how much information the code has to carry. Tell us those and we will narrow it down.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thermal-inkjet-tij-printers","title":"Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Printers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThermal inkjet printers apply non-contact codes from replaceable cartridges rather than a circulating fluid system. That makes them simple to run, quick to change over, and well suited to operations that do not want the maintenance overhead of continuous inkjet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThree configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe supply three distinct TIJ solutions, and which one suits you depends entirely on what you are coding:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e for crisp barcodes and fine text, including intricate compliance labelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh speed\u003c\/strong\u003e for production lines that need rapid throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolvent ink\u003c\/strong\u003e for durable marking on non-porous surfaces such as cables and tubing, where abrasion resistance matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTIJ or continuous inkjet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTIJ uses sealed cartridges, so there is no solvent to manage, no makeup fluid and far less routine maintenance. The trade is running cost per code and throughput at the top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinuous inkjet suits higher speeds, harsher environments and non-porous substrates. If that sounds more like your line, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bestcode-quantumx-continuous-inkjet-printer\"\u003eBestCode QuantumX\u003c\/a\u003e, which is IP65 stainless and runs to 1,500 feet per minute on a single line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow we specify it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than sell you all three, we will normally recommend one or two that fit the actual application. Tell us the substrate, the line speed and what the code has to survive, and we will narrow it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor printing onto shipping cases rather than the product itself, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/case-coders-box-printers\"\u003ecase coders and box printers\u003c\/a\u003e. For coding away from a fixed line, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handheld-inkjet-printers\"\u003ehandheld printers\u003c\/a\u003e. The full range is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coding-and-marking-equipment\"\u003eCoding \u0026amp; Marking Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@uptimepackaging.com\"\u003einfo@uptimepackaging.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your application and we will come back with a specification and pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uptime Packaging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44895324766297,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0184\/6105\/files\/f9d5d9_3e8aac796fe74cecb2f8883f52c0e3d2_mv2.jpg?v=1789533932"},{"product_id":"case-coders-box-printers","title":"High Resolution Case Coders and Box Printers","description":"\u003cp\u003eCase coders print barcodes, batch codes, expiry dates and logos directly onto corrugated boxes as they move, with no labels, no applicator and no pre-printed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy print instead of label\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabels, stickers and pre-printed packaging all have to be bought, stored and counted, and all of it becomes waste the moment artwork changes. Printing directly onto the case removes that inventory entirely, along with the floor space it occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrinthead options\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 18mm\u003c\/strong\u003e print height for single-line codes and small marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 72mm\u003c\/strong\u003e print height for large text, logos and multi-line blocks. That is close to three inches of print in a single pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInk systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable with cartridge or bulk ink. Cartridge suits lower volumes and simpler handling. Bulk suits continuous production, where cartridge changes become a cost in themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV curable ink\u003c\/strong\u003e is the capability that separates these from most case coders. Standard water-based ink needs a porous surface to soak into, and plain corrugate provides it. UV ink cures rather than absorbs, so it prints on coated corrugate, chipboard, timber and overwrap, where water-based ink would sit on the surface and smear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to keep running\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMess and leak free.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ink can be changed without stopping the print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone.\u003c\/strong\u003e No plant air required, so no compressor and no air plumbing to the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast startup.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two steps: turn on and purge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 inch touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e for code setup and selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne ink type per machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing before you specify. Changing ink types on a given unit is not recommended. If you run both porous and non-porous substrates, plan on a machine for each rather than swapping ink between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThree configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e optimised for crisp barcodes and sharp fine text on kraft and coated liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh speed\u003c\/strong\u003e for lines demanding rapid throughput without losing edge definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-based ink\u003c\/strong\u003e built for porous, recycled corrugated where absorption and smear resistance are critical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInks we stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe hold \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sure-scan-ii-plus-box-printer-ink\"\u003eSure Scan II Plus box printer ink\u003c\/a\u003e, a pour-over replacement for Trident ScanTrue II that needs no system flush. See the full range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/box-printer-inks\"\u003eBox Printer Inks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoding smaller products\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase coders mark shipping cases. For coding the product or primary pack inside, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bestcode-quantumx-continuous-inkjet-printer\"\u003eBestCode QuantumX\u003c\/a\u003e continuous inkjet printer or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermal-inkjet-tij-printers\"\u003ethermal inkjet range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend us your board type, whether it is coated or plain, and your line speed. We will specify the right configuration and the right ink. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@uptimepackaging.com\"\u003einfo@uptimepackaging.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uptime Packaging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44895324799065,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0184\/6105\/files\/f9d5d9_8b428fc5468f44d7814e896d40e09a15_mv2.jpg?v=1789533933"},{"product_id":"handheld-inkjet-printers","title":"Handheld Inkjet and Barcode Printers","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandheld inkjet printers bring the coder to the product instead of the product to the line. They suit short runs, awkward or oversized items, rework, and any situation where a fixed printhead is not practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere they earn their place\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoding pallets, drums, sacks and large cartons that cannot pass under a fixed head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-coding or correcting batches without stopping a line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-volume production where a fixed installation is not justified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField and warehouse marking away from the production floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat we supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortable units for barcodes, dates, batch numbers and text, across a range of substrates. We will match the ink chemistry to what you are printing onto, since adhesion on a plastic drum and on a kraft sack are different problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIf the product does come to the line\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handheld is the right answer for awkward items, but a fixed coder is faster and more consistent for anything running on a conveyor. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bestcode-quantumx-continuous-inkjet-printer\"\u003eBestCode QuantumX\u003c\/a\u003e for continuous inkjet, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermal-inkjet-tij-printers\"\u003ethermal inkjet printers\u003c\/a\u003e for cartridge-based coding, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/case-coders-box-printers\"\u003ecase coders\u003c\/a\u003e for corrugated shipping cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse everything in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coding-and-marking-equipment\"\u003eCoding \u0026amp; Marking Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTell us what you need to mark and how often, and we will recommend a unit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uptime Packaging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44895324831833,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0184\/6105\/files\/f9d5d9_71ad385159ae4a13938380e00f368ffc_mv2.jpg?v=1789533933"},{"product_id":"linx-tt-750-thermal-transfer-overprinter","title":"Linx TT 750 Thermal Transfer Overprinter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Linx TT 750 is a thermal transfer overprinter for printing best-before dates, batch codes, barcodes, ingredient panels and logos directly onto flexible packaging: plastics, film, labels and gloss card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNo compressed air\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TT 750 runs on a motor drive rather than pneumatics. That removes the cost of plumbing air to the machine, removes an ongoing running cost, and removes one more thing that drifts out of adjustment over a shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates without pressurised air, cutting installation and operating costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-directional stepper motors make better use of each ribbon, giving more prints per roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-button ribbon cassette for fast, straightforward changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser-maintainable components that are simple to replace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic pressure control for consistent print quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.0 inch WVGA colour touchscreen interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal bracket system for intermittent and continuous motion packaging machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrinting capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon widths: 0.79in to 2.17in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint area, intermittent motion: up to 2.09in W x 2.95in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint area, continuous motion: up to 2.09in W x 7.87in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum throughput: 250 prints per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum ribbon length: 3,937 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint speed: 1.57 to 29.53 inches per second, both modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRibbons we stock for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis printer takes ribbons up to 2.17in wide. We hold two that fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tto-ribbon-55mm-600m-wax-resin-24-pack\"\u003eTTO Ribbon 55mm x 600m, 24-pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tto-ribbon-55mm-1200m-wax-resin-12-pack\"\u003eTTO Ribbon 55mm x 1200m, 12-pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are resin-enhanced wax and made in the USA, and they come to the same total footage. The choice is simply how often you want to change over. Browse the full range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thermal-transfer-overprint-tto-ribbons\"\u003eTTO Ribbons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNarrower codes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your codes are dates and lot numbers rather than full ingredient panels, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linx-tt-500-thermal-transfer-overprinter\"\u003eLinx TT 500\u003c\/a\u003e does the same job with a 32mm printhead for less.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44895331254361,"sku":null,"price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0184\/6105\/files\/f9d5d9_8f027d2577834711886ef688a8a0dc99_mv2.jpg?v=1789534082"},{"product_id":"linx-tt-500-thermal-transfer-overprinter","title":"Linx TT 500 Thermal Transfer Overprinter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Linx TT 500 is a 32mm printhead thermal transfer overprinter for coding flexible packaging at up to 150 prints per minute and line speeds to 500mm per second.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere the TT 500 fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt shares the TT 750's air-free motor drive and cassette ribbon system in a narrower format. If your codes are dates, lot and batch numbers rather than full ingredient panels, the 32mm head does the job without paying for print width you will not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates without compressed air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-button open and close cassette system for simple ribbon threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutchless bi-directional ribbon drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour touchscreen interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal bracket systems for intermittent and continuous motion packaging machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinthead width: 32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughput: up to 150 prints per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine speed: up to 500mm per second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrates: flexible packaging, film, labels and gloss card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRibbons we stock for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe matching width for this printhead is our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-wax-resin-tto-ribbon-33mm-700m-24-pack\"\u003eBlack Wax\/Resin TTO Ribbon, 33mm x 700m\u003c\/a\u003e, wound coated side out, 24 rolls per case and made in the USA. See the full range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thermal-transfer-overprint-tto-ribbons\"\u003eTTO Ribbons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed more print area?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor ingredient panels, logos or multi-line blocks, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linx-tt-750-thermal-transfer-overprinter\"\u003eLinx TT 750\u003c\/a\u003e takes a 53mm printhead and runs to 250 prints per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44895331352665,"sku":null,"price":6363.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0184\/6105\/files\/f9d5d9_67001621411d47229fcebe509e5cc7dd_mv2.jpg?v=1789534083"},{"product_id":"bestcode-quantumx-continuous-inkjet-printer","title":"BestCode QuantumX Stainless Steel Continuous Inkjet Printer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BestCode QuantumX is a stainless steel, IP65-rated continuous inkjet printer built for the wettest and harshest coding environments. It prints best-before dates, lot codes, sell-by dates, expiration codes, barcodes and graphics onto virtually any substrate, at up to 1,500 feet per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantum or QuantumX? The difference nobody explains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBestCode sells both, the names are one letter apart, and the distinction decides whether the machine survives your environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum\u003c\/strong\u003e has a painted control cabinet and is not IP rated. It is the lower-cost option, built for dry, clean lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantumX\u003c\/strong\u003e has a stainless steel enclosure rated \u003cstrong\u003eIP65\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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A single-line date code runs at full speed. A four-line block with a barcode does not. Size the printer against the code you actually print, not the headline figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to run continuously\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical QuantumX installations run one, two or three shifts a day, or 24\/7 across five to seven days a week, averaging 4,000 to 8,760 operating hours a year. This is a machine specified for constant duty rather than occasional batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e continuous inkjet, single printhead control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.4in (264mm) colour LCD touchscreen, icon-based GUI, always on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit ARM 9, 208 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4GB solid state drive, 16MB flash, 128MB RAM, USB thumb drive interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 photocells, 1 shaft encoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 programmable alarm outputs (open collector, 150mA sink), 1 relay output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS232, Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e auto-ranging 100-240 VAC (3A), 50-60Hz, 50W consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-122 F (0-50 C), 10-90% relative humidity, non-condensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmartFilter life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 operating hours, 5,000 hour option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 oz (1 litre). Makeup capacity: 32 oz (1 litre)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinthead umbilical:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10ft (3m), 15ft (4.5m) or 20ft (6m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinthead options:\u003c\/strong\u003e right angle printhead available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 lbs (20 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE certified, RoHS compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 year limited manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuto-ranging power, which matters more than it sounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QuantumX accepts anything from 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60Hz, automatically. Much industrial coding equipment is specified to a single voltage, and getting it wrong means either an electrician or a transformer. This one plugs into whatever you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInks and fluids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmartFill ink and makeup bottles, 32 oz each, with on-the-fly external filling completed in under a minute with no waste. That means you top up without stopping the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk types:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick-dry to immediate-dry. MEK, acetone, ethanol and blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e black, red, blue, green, yellow and orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist inks:\u003c\/strong\u003e thermo colour change, wet bottle, caustic washable, plastic, eco-friendly, alcohol resistant and military specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specialist range is worth knowing about. Caustic washable ink survives bottle washing but comes off in the caustic bath at the reclaim plant. Wet bottle ink adheres to condensation-covered surfaces straight out of a chiller. Those are problems that stop other coders working at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMessage and code creation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic message storage, over 100 messages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWYSIWYG message editing with drag-and-drop field formatting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-national Unicode character printing, plus downloadable fonts and an integrated font editor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal and expiration time and date, shift and rollover functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct and batch counting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable graphics with integrated editor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous and repeat print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcodes and cable stripping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOperator features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcon-based operation with single-button start and single-button stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOneTouch single-step operator functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassword security and supervisor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic diagnostics, error and activity logs, service reminders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup and restore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable software updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple operator languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlarm beacon, photocells, mountings, shaft encoder, printhead wash station, and the AirFlow positive air kit for high-dust environments. A factory air kit is available for machine and printhead dust control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNo service contracts required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBestCode designs the QuantumX to be owned rather than subscribed to. There is no mandatory service contract, which for a lot of operations is the difference between a predictable capital purchase and an open-ended annual cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in Texas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QuantumX is designed and manufactured by BestCode in Texas. For anyone working to domestic sourcing preferences, or who has waited months on parts from overseas, that shortens the supply chain considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplacing a Linx 10?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linx 10 has been discontinued. We still stock its fluids and service parts, and we have set out the full comparison on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/linx-10-parts-and-replacement\"\u003eLinx 10 parts and replacement\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther coding options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf continuous inkjet is not the right technology for your substrate, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermal-inkjet-tij-printers\"\u003ethermal inkjet printers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/case-coders-box-printers\"\u003ecase coders\u003c\/a\u003e for corrugated, or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coding-and-marking-equipment\"\u003ecoding and marking range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us your substrate, line speed, the number of lines you need to print, and what the environment is like. We will confirm whether the QuantumX is right, or whether the Quantum or another model in the BestCode range fits better. 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