Case Coding Printers for Cartons, Cardboard & Outer Packaging
Eliminate expensive pre-printed boxes and warehouse labeling bottlenecks. Switch to high-definition, direct-to-carton industrial printing for porous secondary packaging.
Print clear, high-impact codes directly onto outer packaging with Linx large character marking printers.
Linx case coding printers help manufacturers mark cases, cartons, cardboard boxes, paper, card and wood with batch codes, date codes, product information, barcodes, QR codes, graphics and logos — reducing the need for labels and pre-printed boxes.
Still Using Labels or Pre-Printed Boxes?
Many manufacturers still rely on labels or pre-printed cartons for outer case identification. But as product ranges grow and production schedules become more flexible, this approach can create avoidable challenges.
You may be dealing with:
- High label usage across multiple production lines
- Obsolete labels when product or batch information changes
- Extra storage space for pre-printed boxes
- More packaging waste from unused or incorrect stock
- Manual label handling and application issues
- Complexity when managing multiple SKUs
- Extra costs from consumables, stock control and changeovers
Direct case coding helps remove many of these problems by printing the information you need directly onto the case, carton or cardboard box.
Print Directly onto Cases, Cartons and Cardboard Boxes
Linx large character marking printers are designed for direct printing onto porous outer packaging materials such as cardboard, cartons, paper, card and wood.
They can print large, clear codes directly onto packaging as it moves through your line, making them ideal for manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, logistics and distribution environments.
Use Linx case coding printers to print:
- Batch numbers, Date codes
- Best before dates
- Product information
- Barcodes, QR codes
- Data Matrix codes
- Graphics, Logos
- Case identification codes
- Outer packaging traceability information
This gives your team a more flexible way to manage coding without relying on separate labels or multiple pre-printed packaging designs.
Linx IJ355 and IJ375 Large Character Case Coders
The Linx IJ355 and IJ375 are large character case coding printers designed for high-quality marking on porous packaging materials.
They are suitable for printing text, graphics, barcodes, QR codes, Data Matrix codes and logos onto cardboard, cartons, paper and other porous outer packaging materials.
Use them to replace labels, reduce pre-printed packaging, improve outer case identification and support flexible production lines with changing product or batch information.
| Models | Best suited for | Print capability |
|---|---|---|
| Linx IJ355 | Standard case coding applications requiring clear large character marks | Print area up to 53mm high x 2000mm long |
| Linx IJ375 | Applications requiring larger print height on outer packaging | Print area up to 70mm high x 2000mm long |
How to Choose the Right Case Coding Printer
The best case coding printer for your line depends on what you need to print, where you need to print it and how your packaging line operates.
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| Your requirement | Choose based on |
|---|---|
| Printing onto cardboard, cartons, paper, card or wood | Packaging material and surface type |
| Printing batch codes, dates or product IDs | Text size, message format and changeover frequency |
| Printing barcodes, QR codes or logos | Print resolution, code clarity and scanning requirements |
| Replacing labels or pre-printed boxes | Current label usage, consumable cost and SKU complexity |
| Running high-volume production | Line speed, uptime, ink usage and maintenance needs |
| Reducing coding errors | Message control, operator access and easy setup |
| Supporting future packaging changes | Flexibility to handle new codes, products and packaging formats |
Direct Case Coding vs Labels: Which is Right for Your Line?
If your production line uses large volumes of labels for outer packaging, direct case coding can be a more flexible and cost-effective alternative.
| Requirement | Labels or pre-printed boxes | Linx direct case coding |
|---|---|---|
| Variable batch and date data | Requires label changes or different pre-printed packaging | Print variable data directly onto the case |
| Multiple SKUs | More label and box stock to manage | Use plain packaging and update the print message |
| Packaging waste | Unused or outdated labels and boxes can create waste | Reduces reliance on labels and pre-printed packaging |
| Stock management | More consumables and packaging variants to hold | Fewer packaging variations to manage |
| Change flexibility | Less flexible when product details change | Better suited to changing production schedules |
| Traceability | Depends on label availability and accuracy | Print identification data directly onto packaging |
How Much could you Save by Replacing Labels?
If you currently apply labels to outer cases, cartons or cardboard boxes, Linx can help you compare the cost of labels with the cost of direct case coding.
Tell us how many labels you use, how much they cost and what you need to print. We’ll help you understand whether a large character marking printer could reduce your consumable costs and simplify your packaging process.