Case Study – Licensed Homebake Packer Filler
Licensed homebake packer filler improves coding solution with Linx 8920 CIJ Printer
Reliable, low-maintenance coding on homebake finishing line for food industry.
A leading licensed homebake packer filler based in Oxfordshire required a reliable and efficient coding solution for it’s homebake finishing line, which operates at speeds of up to 40 units per minute, running 8-hour shifts, five days a week. After trialling the Linx 8920 CIJ printer, they had a printer that integrated seamlessly into production while reducing maintenance and operating costs.
| Industry | Food – Bakery |
| Printer | Linx 8920 CIJ |
| Application | Homebake Packaging |
| Outcome | Improved reliability and performance |
The Challenge
The customer needed a coding solution that could be installed quickly, operate reliably and minimise operator intervention.
Key Issues:
- Large consumable usage
- Difficult to use
- Couldn’t keep up with busy production environment
Production efficiency was the key priority, the customer was looking for coding equipment that was easy to operate, compact and cost-effective.
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The Linx Solution
The customer trialled the Linx 8920 printer using Linx 1240 ink on its production line.
The printer proved simple to install and straightforward to operate, integrating easily into the existing production process.
What Happened Next:
- A trail printer was installed on site
- The printer was easily installed
- The compact footprint made it well suited to the available production space
- It’s robust construction and low-maintenance design provided confidence that it could deliver long-term reliability
The reduced consumable usage offered a significant opportunity to lower ongoing operating costs.
Results & Business Impact
“Jarrid made the process of understanding and trialling the Linx proposition very easy. A combination of price, functionality, consumption, and size made the awarding of Linx the right decision for our application.”
– Chris, Operations Manager
Since implementation, they have experienced:
- Simple set-up and easy day-to-day operation
- A more compact printer compared with previous equipment
- Exceptional build quality with minimal maintenance requirements
- Approximately 30% lower consumable consumption than the previous coding solution
- Reliable performance on a production line operating at 40 units per minute
Why It Worked
The Linx 8920 CIJ printer delivered:
- Reliable performance
- Easy to use coding solution
- Operational and cost-saving benefits
- Low maintenance requirements
- Reduced consumable usage
This provided a dependable solution for the future.
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Conclusion
Linx Printing Technologies provided this licensed homebake packer filler with a future-proof coding solution tailored to their specific operational challenges.
This case study demonstrates how the right CIJ technology — combined with proactive customer support — can significantly improve efficiency, reduce maintenance burden and deliver reliable results in demanding environments.