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Food Packaging Printers & Coding Machines<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Linx food packaging printers help manufacturers print clear date codes, batch numbers, barcodes and 2D codes across a wide range of packaging materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From flexible films, pouches and snack wrappers to cartons, bottles, cans and corrugated boxes, our industrial food coding machines provide reliable printing options for different production requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Linx continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), thermal inkjet (TIJ), laser and large-character printing technologies to find a suitable solution for your food packaging line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you need readable best-before dates, high-resolution barcodes or faster product changeovers, Linx can help you choose the right equipment for your packaging material and production environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See how your code could look and perform on your own packaging. Send us your packaging and code requirements to receive a free, no-obligation print sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speak to a Food Coding Specialist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Choose the Right Food Packaging Coding Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Selecting a food packaging printer depends on the packaging material, production speed, required code quality and available printing area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different technologies offer specific advantages for flexible films, cartons, bottles, food cans and corrugated packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packaging material<\/th>Recommended printing technologies<\/th>Typical coding requirements<\/th><\/tr>
Flexible films and pouches<\/td>TTO, CIJ, selected laser systems<\/td>Dates, batch numbers, barcodes, 2D codes<\/td><\/tr>
Snack wrappers and flow-wrap packaging<\/td>TTO, CIJ, selected laser systems<\/td>Best-before dates, lot codes, traceability<\/td><\/tr>
Cartons and paperboard<\/td>TIJ, CIJ, laser<\/td>Dates, barcodes, QR codes, Data Matrix<\/td><\/tr>
Plastic bottles and containers<\/td>CIJ, selected laser systems<\/td>Batch numbers, expiry dates, product codes<\/td><\/tr>
Metal cans and lids<\/td>CIJ, selected laser systems<\/td>Date codes, batch numbers, identification<\/td><\/tr>
Glass bottles and jars<\/td>CIJ, selected laser systems<\/td>Dates, batch numbers, traceability<\/td><\/tr>
Corrugated cardboard boxes<\/td>Large-character inkjet<\/td>Text, barcodes, logistics information<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The best printing technology should be selected according to the specific substrate, packaging-machine arrangement, line speed and code requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can food packaging printers print?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the selected technology and configuration, a food coding system can print:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best before coding on food plastic pack<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Coding on snacks packet<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Coding on butter and cheese<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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