{"id":34916,"date":"2023-06-15T11:14:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/solutions\/coding-types\/date-coding\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T14:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T14:26:39","slug":"date-coding","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/coding-types\/date-coding\/","title":{"rendered":"Date Coding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-hero glide\"><div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><ul class=\"glide__slides\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<li class=\"glide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:353px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"406\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6561\" alt=\"Linx IJ470 printing product information on a cardboard outer case\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/date-coding.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/date-coding.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/date-coding.jpg?resize=300,226 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-navi-blue-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"glide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:353px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-54245 size-large\" alt=\"Linx continuous inkjet date coder printing on a plastic bottle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LX4189-1-e1752746085711.jpg?w=800\" style=\"object-position:59% 35%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"59% 35%\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#c4aca3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-ea0c6feccd34a7ab4e820e6fe30ce604 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button aria-label=\"Previous\" class=\"glide-prev-arrow\" data-glide-dir=\"&lt;\"><\/button><button aria-label=\"Next\" class=\"glide-next-arrow\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><\/button><\/div><div role=\"tablist\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\" class=\"glide__bullets\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0c3151d3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 id=\"h-date-coders-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\">Date Coding Machines<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-reliable-date-coding-machines-for-perfect-packaging\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-windows-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-cb5bc99571a14c30443cdf04a5eac01b\"><strong>Industrial Date Coders for Best-Before, Use-By and Expiry Date Printing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a <strong>reliable date coding machine<\/strong> for your production line? Linx <strong>industrial date coders<\/strong> print best-before dates, use-by dates, expiry dates, manufacturing dates and other variable information directly onto products and packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you need an <strong>inkjet date coder<\/strong> for fast-moving bottles and cans, a <strong>laser date coding machine<\/strong> for durable marking, or a thermal transfer printer for flexible packaging, Linx can help you find a suitable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our UK range includes continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), laser, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO) and large-character printing technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">From food and beverage production to pharmaceutical cartons, cosmetics and industrial packaging, we help manufacturers choose date code printers suited to their materials, production speeds and coding requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"681\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1624.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Date coders\" class=\"wp-image-3945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1624.jpg 2196w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1624.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1624.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1624.jpg?resize=1024,681 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1624.jpg?resize=1536,1022 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1624.jpg?resize=2048,1363 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 id=\"h-to-find-out-nbsp-more-information-and-to-request-your-samples-with-no-obligation-click-the-button-below\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\"><strong><strong>To find out&nbsp;more information and to request your samples with no obligation, click the button below.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/sample-printing\/\">Request Print Sample<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77ffa91bcbc8be3d4f5af186e7d1d3c9\">What is Date Coding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0c3151d3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-orange-color\">Product Date Identification<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b9e7008ded7717059f4f183580f8a4bc\">Clear Dates. Confident Production.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date coding<\/strong> is the process of printing or marking best-before dates, use-by dates, expiry dates, manufacturing dates and other variable information directly onto products or packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Industrial <strong>date coding machines<\/strong> and <strong>date code printers<\/strong> help manufacturers apply product information during production, supporting identification, stock management and traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the application, date coders can use continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet, laser or thermal transfer technology to print on bottles, cartons, films and other suitable materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Communicate important product dates clearly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Support stock management and product traceability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong> Reduce manual date-entry errors with supported automatic functions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Example-Packaging-Date-Code-Infographic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Example-Packaging-Date-Code-Infographic.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Example-Packaging-Date-Code-Infographic.png?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Example-Packaging-Date-Code-Infographic.png?resize=768,1152 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Example-Packaging-Date-Code-Infographic.png?resize=683,1024 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-794c6cb026ae9414baaa6db218fd9e96\">What Types of Date Codes Can Linx Printers Produce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Linx industrial <strong>date coding machines<\/strong> can print different types of product dates, depending on the printer model and configuration. Understanding the purpose of each date helps manufacturers select suitable coding equipment and manage product information accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ==========================================\n   LINX - TYPES OF DATE CODES\n   5 Cards + Batch Information Panel\n   No H2 | No Introduction | No CTA\n========================================== *\/\n\n.linx-date-types {\n  --linx-blue: #00386b;\n  --linx-orange: #ff751f;\n  --linx-text: #4b5563;\n  --linx-border: #dfe7ef;\n\n  background: #ffffff;\n  padding: 25px 15px;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types,\n.linx-date-types * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-container {\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n\/* FEATURED CARDS *\/\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-featured-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 24px;\n  margin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid var(--linx-border);\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  min-width: 0;\n  transition: transform .25s ease,\n              box-shadow .25s ease,\n              border-color .25s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-card:hover {\n  transform: translateY(-4px);\n  border-color: #c5d7e7;\n  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,56,107,.09);\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-featured-header {\n  background: var(--linx-blue);\n  padding: 20px 25px;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 15px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-featured-header h3 {\n  color: #ffffff;\n  font-size: 21px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-featured-number {\n  color: #ffb47d;\n  font-size: 24px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-card-content {\n  padding: 27px 25px;\n  flex: 1;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-label {\n  display: block;\n  color: #b94d0a;\n  font-size: 11px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-card-content p,\n.linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card p {\n  color: var(--linx-text);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n  margin: 16px 0 0;\n}\n\n\/* DATE CODE EXAMPLES *\/\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-code-example {\n  background: #f1f5f9;\n  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\n  border-left: 4px solid var(--linx-orange);\n  border-radius: 7px;\n  padding: 17px 18px;\n  color: #173653;\n  font-family: \"Courier New\", monospace;\n  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 18px);\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: .3px;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n  overflow-wrap: anywhere;\n}\n\n\/* SECONDARY CARDS *\/\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 24px;\n  margin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid var(--linx-border);\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 26px 24px;\n  min-width: 0;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  transition: transform .25s ease,\n              box-shadow .25s ease,\n              border-color .25s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card:hover {\n  transform: translateY(-4px);\n  border-color: #c5d7e7;\n  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,56,107,.09);\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-number {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  width: 43px;\n  height: 43px;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  background: #eaf2f9;\n  color: var(--linx-blue);\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  margin-bottom: 18px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card h3 {\n  color: var(--linx-blue);\n  font-size: 19px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  margin: 0 0 15px;\n}\n\n\/* BATCH & LOT PANEL *\/\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-lot-panel {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 30px;\n  background: var(--linx-blue);\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 30px 32px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-lot-label {\n  display: block;\n  color: #ffb47d;\n  font-size: 11px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-lot-panel h3 {\n  color: #ffffff;\n  font-size: 21px;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  margin: 0 0 10px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-lot-panel p {\n  color: #dce9f5;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n  margin: 0;\n  max-width: 720px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-lot-example {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  padding: 20px 25px;\n  color: var(--linx-blue);\n  font-family: \"Courier New\", monospace;\n  font-size: 19px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: 1px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.linx-date-types .ldt-note {\n  color: #64748b;\n  font-size: 12px;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  margin: 18px 0 0;\n}\n\n\/* TABLET *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 950px) {\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-featured-grid,\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-grid {\n    gap: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card {\n    padding: 22px 19px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card h3 {\n    font-size: 17px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-code-example {\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-lot-panel {\n    gap: 18px;\n    padding: 26px 24px;\n  }\n}\n\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 700px) {\n  .linx-date-types {\n    padding: 15px 10px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-featured-grid,\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    gap: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-featured-header {\n    padding: 18px 21px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-featured-header h3 {\n    font-size: 19px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-card-content,\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card {\n    padding: 23px 21px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card h3 {\n    font-size: 19px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-lot-panel {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    padding: 25px 21px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-lot-example {\n    white-space: normal;\n    overflow-wrap: anywhere;\n    font-size: 18px;\n  }\n}\n\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-card,\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card {\n    transition: none;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-card:hover,\n  .linx-date-types .ldt-secondary-card:hover {\n    transform: none;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"linx-date-types\"\n  aria-label=\"Types of date codes printed by Linx machines\">\n\n  <div class=\"ldt-container\">\n\n    <!-- FEATURED DATE TYPES -->\n\n    <div class=\"ldt-featured-grid\">\n\n      <!-- BEST BEFORE -->\n      <article class=\"ldt-card\">\n        <div class=\"ldt-featured-header\">\n          <h3>Best-Before Dates<\/h3>\n          <span class=\"ldt-featured-number\"\n            aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ldt-card-content\">\n          <span class=\"ldt-label\">\n            Product Quality\n          <\/span>\n\n          <div class=\"ldt-code-example\">\n            BEST BEFORE 04 MAY 2027\n          <\/div>\n\n          <p>\n            A best-before date indicates when\n            a food product is expected to retain\n            its quality if stored correctly.\n            These dates are commonly printed\n            on suitable packaged foods such\n            as snacks, confectionery and dry goods.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- USE BY -->\n      <article class=\"ldt-card\">\n        <div class=\"ldt-featured-header\">\n          <h3>Use-By Dates<\/h3>\n          <span class=\"ldt-featured-number\"\n            aria-hidden=\"true\">02<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ldt-card-content\">\n          <span class=\"ldt-label\">\n            Food Safety\n          <\/span>\n\n          <div class=\"ldt-code-example\">\n            USE BY 10 NOV 2026\n          <\/div>\n\n          <p>\n            A use-by date relates to food\n            safety and is used on products\n            where deterioration can create\n            a safety risk. Accurate printing\n            and suitable verification help\n            manufacturers communicate\n            important date information.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- SECONDARY DATE TYPES -->\n\n    <div class=\"ldt-secondary-grid\">\n\n      <!-- EXPIRY -->\n      <article class=\"ldt-secondary-card\">\n        <span class=\"ldt-number\"\n          aria-hidden=\"true\">03<\/span>\n\n        <h3>Expiry Dates<\/h3>\n\n        <div class=\"ldt-code-example\">\n          EXP: 11\/2027\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          Expiry dates identify the end\n          of a specified product validity\n          or usable period, where applicable.\n          They may be printed on products\n          such as pharmaceutical packaging\n          and other items with defined\n          expiry requirements.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- MANUFACTURING -->\n      <article class=\"ldt-secondary-card\">\n        <span class=\"ldt-number\"\n          aria-hidden=\"true\">04<\/span>\n\n        <h3>Manufacturing Dates<\/h3>\n\n        <div class=\"ldt-code-example\">\n          MFG: 04\/11\/2026\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          Manufacturing dates identify\n          when a product was produced.\n          They can support production\n          records, quality management\n          and product identification\n          across the supply chain.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- PACKAGING -->\n      <article class=\"ldt-secondary-card\">\n        <span class=\"ldt-number\"\n          aria-hidden=\"true\">05<\/span>\n\n        <h3>Packaging Dates<\/h3>\n\n        <div class=\"ldt-code-example\">\n          PACKED: 05\/11\/2026\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          Packaging dates identify when\n          a product was packed.\n          These codes can support\n          manufacturing records,\n          stock management and\n          product tracking.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- BATCH & LOT NUMBERS -->\n\n    <div class=\"ldt-lot-panel\">\n\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"ldt-lot-label\">\n          Related Product Identification\n        <\/span>\n\n        <h3>Batch &amp; Lot Numbers<\/h3>\n\n        <p>\n          Although they are not date codes\n          themselves, batch and lot numbers\n          are often printed alongside\n          production or expiry dates.\n          They help manufacturers identify\n          specific production runs and\n          link products to manufacturing\n          records for traceability.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ldt-lot-example\">\n        LOT: D261104\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p class=\"ldt-note\">\n      All examples are illustrative and do not\n      represent one product. Actual date formats,\n      shelf-life calculations and labelling\n      requirements vary by product, market\n      and applicable regulations.\n      Available printing functions depend\n      on the selected Linx machine.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-742ef8a1966802013b42f445d92c05b2\">Which Date Coding Machine is Right for Your Production Line?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Industrial date printing machines use different technologies to apply variable information to products and packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the correct printer involves considering substrate compatibility, printing speed, code size, durability, maintenance and integration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6360c886a9de92dbf407d5bb247e2533\">Compare Industrial Date Coding Technologies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Technology<\/th><th>Best suited for<\/th><th>Main advantage<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\">Continuous Inkjet (CIJ)<\/a><\/td><td>Bottles, cans, plastics and fast-moving products<\/td><td>Flexible non-contact date printing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\">Laser Coding<\/a><\/td><td>Compatible packaging and industrial components<\/td><td>Durable, ink-free marking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/tij-printers\/\">Thermal Inkjet (TIJ)<\/a><\/td><td>Cartons, sleeves and suitable packaging<\/td><td>High-resolution date printing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/tto-printer\/\">Thermal Transfer (TTO)<\/a><\/td><td>Flexible films, pouches and flow wraps<\/td><td>Clear date codes on packaging film<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/large-character-marking-printers\/\">Large Character Marking<\/a><\/td><td>Cardboard cases and outer packaging<\/td><td>Direct date and product information printing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The best solution will depend on the specific application. Print sampling can help confirm the appropriate technology, ink and coding position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-types-of-date-code-machines\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\">Explore Linx Industrial Date Coding Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ==========================================\n   LINX | INDUSTRIAL DATE CODING MACHINES\n   Six Product Cards\n   No Main Heading | No Bottom CTA\n========================================== *\/\n\n.linx-date-machines {\n  --linx-blue: #00386b;\n  --linx-orange: #ff751f;\n  --linx-text: #4b5563;\n  --linx-border: #e1e8ef;\n\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 25px 15px;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines,\n.linx-date-machines * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-container {\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 24px;\n}\n\n\/* PRODUCT CARDS *\/\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-card {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  min-width: 0;\n  height: 100%;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid var(--linx-border);\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  transition:\n    transform .25s ease,\n    box-shadow .25s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-card:hover {\n  transform: translateY(-5px);\n  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,56,107,.12);\n}\n\n\/* IMAGE AREA *\/\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-image {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  height: 220px;\n  padding: 18px;\n  background: #f7f9fc;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e9eff5;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-image img {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n  display: block;\n  object-fit: contain;\n  object-position: center;\n  transition: transform .3s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-card:hover img {\n  transform: scale(1.04);\n}\n\n\/* CARD BODY *\/\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-body {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  flex: 1;\n  padding: 25px 24px 27px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-tag {\n  color: #b94d0a;\n  font-size: 11px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: .9px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-body h3 {\n  color: var(--linx-blue);\n  font-size: 20px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n  margin: 0 0 13px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-body p {\n  color: var(--linx-text);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n  margin: 0 0 20px;\n  flex-grow: 1;\n}\n\n\/* LINKS *\/\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-link {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 9px;\n  align-self: flex-start;\n  margin-top: auto;\n  color: var(--linx-blue);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  transition: color .2s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-link:hover {\n  color: #b94d0a;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-link span {\n  font-size: 19px;\n  line-height: 1;\n  transition: transform .2s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines .ldm-link:hover span {\n  transform: translateX(4px);\n}\n\n.linx-date-machines a:focus-visible {\n  outline: 3px solid var(--linx-orange);\n  outline-offset: 3px;\n}\n\n\/* TABLET *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 950px) {\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-grid {\n    grid-template-columns:\n      repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 20px;\n  }\n}\n\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n  .linx-date-machines {\n    padding: 15px 10px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    gap: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-image {\n    height: 230px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-body {\n    padding: 23px 21px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-body h3 {\n    font-size: 19px;\n  }\n}\n\n\/* ACCESSIBILITY *\/\n\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-card,\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-image img,\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-link span {\n    transition: none;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-card:hover,\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-card:hover img,\n  .linx-date-machines .ldm-link:hover span {\n    transform: none;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"linx-date-machines\" aria-label=\"Explore Linx industrial date coding machines\">\n\n  <div class=\"ldm-container\">\n    <div class=\"ldm-grid\">\n\n      <!-- CARD 1: CONTINUOUS INKJET -->\n\n      <article class=\"ldm-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"ldm-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9920-e1793775377599.jpg\" alt=\"Linx 9000 Series industrial date coding machine\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"ldm-body\">\n\n          <span class=\"ldm-tag\">\n            Continuous Inkjet (CIJ)\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Continuous Inkjet Date Coders<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Print best-before dates, expiry dates\n            and batch information on fast-moving\n            bottles, cans, plastic containers\n            and packaging with flexible,\n            non-contact inkjet technology.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <a class=\"ldm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\">\n            Explore CIJ Printers\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- CARD 2: LASER CODING -->\n\n      <article class=\"ldm-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"ldm-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LX3865.jpg\" alt=\"Linx industrial laser coding machine\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"ldm-body\">\n\n          <span class=\"ldm-tag\">\n            Laser Coding\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Laser Date Coding Machines<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Create durable manufacturing dates,\n            expiry dates and product codes\n            on compatible packaging and materials\n            without ink or ribbon consumables.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <a class=\"ldm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\">\n            Explore Laser Coders\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- CARD 3: THERMAL INKJET -->\n\n      <article class=\"ldm-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"ldm-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/tij-printers\/\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/LX4362-e1777019028577.jpg\" alt=\"Linx thermal inkjet date coding printer\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"ldm-body\">\n\n          <span class=\"ldm-tag\">\n            Thermal Inkjet (TIJ)\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Thermal Inkjet Date Code Printers<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Produce high-resolution best-before\n            dates, manufacturing dates and\n            variable information on cartons,\n            sleeves and suitable porous or\n            non-porous packaging materials.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <a class=\"ldm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/tij-printers\/\">\n            Explore TIJ Printers\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- CARD 4: THERMAL TRANSFER -->\n\n      <article class=\"ldm-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"ldm-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/tto-printer\/\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-13-edited-1-e1777033491279.png\" alt=\"Linx thermal transfer date printing machine\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"ldm-body\">\n\n          <span class=\"ldm-tag\">\n            Thermal Transfer (TTO)\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Thermal Transfer Date Printers<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Apply clear best-before dates,\n            use-by dates and batch information\n            to flexible films, pouches and\n            flow wraps with high-resolution\n            thermal transfer printing.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <a class=\"ldm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/tto-printer\/\">\n            Explore TTO Printers\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- CARD 5: LARGE CHARACTER -->\n\n      <article class=\"ldm-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"ldm-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/large-character-marking-printers\/linx-ij470\/\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/LX4874-e1793627020340.jpg\" alt=\"Linx large character printer for outer case date coding\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"ldm-body\">\n\n          <span class=\"ldm-tag\">\n            Large Character Marking\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Large Character Date Code Printers<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Print variable date information,\n            lot numbers and product identifiers\n            directly onto cardboard boxes and\n            outer cases. Explore the Linx IJ470\n            for secondary packaging applications.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <a class=\"ldm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/large-character-marking-printers\/linx-ij470\/\">\n            Explore Linx IJ470\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- CARD 6: INDUSTRIAL INKS & SOLVENTS -->\n      <!-- ADD YOUR INKS IMAGE URL BELOW -->\n\n      <article class=\"ldm-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"ldm-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/inks-and-fluids\/\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Inks-hero-image-e1793690939782.png\" alt=\"Linx industrial inks and solvents for date coding machines\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"ldm-body\">\n\n          <span class=\"ldm-tag\">\n            Coding Consumables\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Industrial Inks &amp; Solvents<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Choose genuine Linx inks and\n            fluids for suitable code contrast,\n            adhesion and durability across\n            different date coding applications\n            and packaging materials.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <a class=\"ldm-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/inks-and-fluids\/\">\n            Explore Inks &amp; Fluids\n            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-linx-date-coders-are-essential-for-hassle-free-production\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\">Date Coding Applications Across Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ==========================================\n   LINX - DATE CODING APPLICATIONS\n   Six Image Cards | No H2 | No Bottom CTA\n   Desktop: 3 | Tablet: 2 | Mobile: 1\n========================================== *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications {\n  --linx-blue: #00386b;\n  --linx-orange: #ff751f;\n  --linx-text: #4b5563;\n  --linx-border: #e1e8ef;\n\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 25px 15px;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications,\n.linx-date-applications * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-container {\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n\/* APPLICATION GRID *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 24px;\n  align-items: stretch;\n}\n\n\/* CARDS *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid var(--linx-border);\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  min-width: 0;\n  height: 100%;\n  transition:\n    transform .25s ease,\n    box-shadow .25s ease,\n    border-color .25s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-card:hover,\n.linx-date-applications .lda-card:focus-within {\n  transform: translateY(-5px);\n  border-color: #c5d7e7;\n  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,56,107,.12);\n}\n\n\/* IMAGE AREA *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-image {\n  position: relative;\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 210px;\n  background: #f2f5f8;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  text-decoration: none;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-image img {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n  object-fit: cover;\n  object-position: center;\n  transition: transform .35s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-card:hover img {\n  transform: scale(1.05);\n}\n\n\/* IMAGE LABEL *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-image-label {\n  position: absolute;\n  left: 15px;\n  bottom: 15px;\n  z-index: 2;\n  display: inline-block;\n  max-width: calc(100% - 30px);\n  padding: 8px 12px;\n  background: var(--linx-blue);\n  color: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  font-size: 10px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  letter-spacing: .6px;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n\n\/* CARD CONTENT *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-body {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  flex: 1;\n  padding: 24px 23px 26px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-body h3 {\n  color: var(--linx-blue);\n  font-size: 20px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n  margin: 0 0 12px;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-body p {\n  color: var(--linx-text);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n  margin: 0 0 18px;\n  flex-grow: 1;\n}\n\n\/* TECHNOLOGY TAG *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-tech {\n  padding-top: 13px;\n  margin-bottom: 18px;\n  border-top: 1px solid #edf1f5;\n  color: #56687b;\n  font-size: 12px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-tech strong {\n  color: var(--linx-blue);\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n\/* APPLICATION LINKS *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-link {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 9px;\n  align-self: flex-start;\n  margin-top: auto;\n  color: var(--linx-blue);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  transition: color .2s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-link:hover {\n  color: #b94d0a;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-arrow {\n  display: inline-block;\n  font-size: 20px;\n  line-height: 1;\n  transition: transform .2s ease;\n}\n\n.linx-date-applications .lda-link:hover .lda-arrow {\n  transform: translateX(4px);\n}\n\n\/* KEYBOARD ACCESSIBILITY *\/\n\n.linx-date-applications a:focus-visible {\n  outline: 3px solid var(--linx-orange);\n  outline-offset: 3px;\n}\n\n\/* TABLET *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 950px) {\n\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-image {\n    height: 205px;\n  }\n\n}\n\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n\n  .linx-date-applications {\n    padding: 15px 10px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    gap: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-image {\n    height: 220px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-body {\n    padding: 22px 20px 24px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-body h3 {\n    font-size: 19px;\n  }\n\n}\n\n\/* REDUCED MOTION *\/\n\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\n\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-card,\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-image img,\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-arrow {\n    transition: none;\n  }\n\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-card:hover,\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-card:hover img,\n  .linx-date-applications .lda-link:hover .lda-arrow {\n    transform: none;\n  }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<section class=\"linx-date-applications\" aria-label=\"Industrial date coding applications\">\n\n  <div class=\"lda-container\">\n    <div class=\"lda-grid\">\n\n\n      <!-- =================================\n           CARD 1: FLEXIBLE PACKAGING\n      ================================== -->\n\n      <article class=\"lda-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"lda-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/applications\/plastic-film\/\" aria-label=\"Explore date coding on flexible films and pouches\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3602.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Best-before date printed onto flexible food packaging\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\n          <span class=\"lda-image-label\">\n            Flexible Packaging\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"lda-body\">\n\n          <h3>\n            Date Coding on Flexible Films &amp; Pouches\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Print clear best-before and use-by\n            dates on compatible plastic films,\n            food pouches, sachets and flow wraps.\n            Select a suitable printing method\n            for your packaging material and\n            production speed.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"lda-tech\">\n            <strong>Technologies:<\/strong>\n            Thermal Transfer (TTO), CIJ\n          <\/div>\n\n          <a class=\"lda-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/applications\/plastic-film\/\">\n\n            Explore Flexible Packaging\n            <span class=\"lda-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              \u2192\n            <\/span>\n\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- =================================\n           CARD 2: BEVERAGE BOTTLES\n      ================================== -->\n\n      <article class=\"lda-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"lda-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/applications\/bottle-printing\/\" aria-label=\"Explore date printing on beverage bottles\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3393-2.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic beverage bottles with printed date identification\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\n          <span class=\"lda-image-label\">\n            Bottle Date Printing\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"lda-body\">\n\n          <h3>\n            Date Printing on Beverage Bottles\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Apply best-before dates and production\n            information to suitable PET and glass\n            bottles. Non-contact coding options\n            support high-speed filling lines\n            and curved packaging surfaces.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"lda-tech\">\n            <strong>Technologies:<\/strong>\n            CIJ, Laser\n          <\/div>\n\n          <a class=\"lda-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/applications\/bottle-printing\/\">\n\n            Explore Bottle Printing\n            <span class=\"lda-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              \u2192\n            <\/span>\n\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- =================================\n           CARD 3: CANS\n      ================================== -->\n\n      <article class=\"lda-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"lda-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/applications\/can-coding\/\" aria-label=\"Explore date coding on food and beverage cans\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/coding-onto-canned-products.jpg\" alt=\"Date and production codes printed onto metal can bases\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\n          <span class=\"lda-image-label\">\n            Food &amp; Beverage Cans\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"lda-body\">\n\n          <h3>\n            Date Coding on Food &amp; Beverage Cans\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Print best-before dates, expiry\n            information where applicable, and\n            production codes onto aluminium\n            and steel cans. Select inks or\n            marking methods suited to\n            condensation and handling conditions.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"lda-tech\">\n            <strong>Technologies:<\/strong>\n            CIJ, Laser\n          <\/div>\n\n          <a class=\"lda-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/applications\/can-coding\/\">\n\n            Explore Can Coding\n            <span class=\"lda-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              \u2192\n            <\/span>\n\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- =================================\n           CARD 4: DAIRY\n      ================================== -->\n\n      <article class=\"lda-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"lda-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/dairy\/\" aria-label=\"Explore date coding for dairy packaging\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dairy-edited-1.webp?w=664\" alt=\"Date codes printed on dairy product containers\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\n          <span class=\"lda-image-label\">\n            Dairy Date Coding\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"lda-body\">\n\n          <h3>\n            Use-By Date Coding for Dairy Products\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Print approved use-by or best-before\n            dates on milk bottles, yoghurt pots,\n            cheese packaging and foil lids.\n            Choose equipment suited to chilled\n            production, condensation and\n            frequent product changeovers.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"lda-tech\">\n            <strong>Technologies:<\/strong>\n            CIJ, TTO, Laser\n          <\/div>\n\n          <a class=\"lda-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/dairy\/\">\n\n            Explore Dairy Coding\n            <span class=\"lda-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              \u2192\n            <\/span>\n\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- =================================\n           CARD 5: FOOD & SNACKS\n      ================================== -->\n\n      <article class=\"lda-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"lda-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/food-industry\/\" aria-label=\"Explore best-before date printing on food packaging\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LX4198-LR-e1778668554908.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"Best-before date printed on packaged dry food\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\n          <span class=\"lda-image-label\">\n            Best-Before Printing\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"lda-body\">\n\n          <h3>\n            Best-Before Printing on Food Packaging\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Print best-before dates on suitable\n            packaging for snacks, confectionery,\n            bakery products and dry foods.\n            Match the coding method to cartons,\n            wrappers or bags and the required\n            date format.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"lda-tech\">\n            <strong>Technologies:<\/strong>\n            CIJ, TTO, TIJ\n          <\/div>\n\n          <a class=\"lda-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/food-industry\/\">\n\n            Explore Food Coding\n            <span class=\"lda-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              \u2192\n            <\/span>\n\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- =================================\n           CARD 6: PHARMACEUTICALS\n      ================================== -->\n\n      <article class=\"lda-card\">\n\n        <a class=\"lda-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/pharmaceuticals\/\" aria-label=\"Explore pharmaceutical expiry date coding\">\n\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2797.jpg\" alt=\"Pharmaceutical cartons printed with product identification codes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\n          <span class=\"lda-image-label\">\n            Pharmaceutical Coding\n          <\/span>\n\n        <\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"lda-body\">\n\n          <h3>\n            Expiry Date Printing on Pharmaceutical Packs\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Apply expiry dates and batch\n            identification to suitable\n            pharmaceutical cartons, labels\n            and packaging. Select coding\n            technology according to required\n            print quality, integration and\n            validated production processes.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"lda-tech\">\n            <strong>Technologies:<\/strong>\n            TIJ, CIJ, Laser\n          <\/div>\n\n          <a class=\"lda-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/pharmaceuticals\/\">\n\n            Explore Pharmaceutical Coding\n            <span class=\"lda-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n              \u2192\n            <\/span>\n\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0c3151d3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#bfdbf5;padding-top:27px;padding-bottom:27px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-working-with-linx\">Find the Right Date Coding Machine <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you need an industrial inkjet printer, a laser marking machine or a high-resolution solution for your cartons and packaging, Linx can help you choose the right date coding technology. Tell us about your materials, production speeds and industrial date coding requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-74d336c0fb1bf677614f1a2dcaba9367 wp-block-paragraph\">Our UK team can help you identify a suitable printing solution and arrange a free print sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0b047636 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Request Your Free Sample<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0cba181df8df547da6ae298c2262366\">Inkjet vs Laser Date Coding Machines: Which Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Both inkjet and laser date coding machines can apply variable information during industrial production, but their operating principles are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inkjet date coders<\/strong> use ink to print onto products and packaging. Continuous inkjet is particularly suitable for high-speed, non-contact coding on different product shapes and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Laser date coding machines<\/strong> change the surface of compatible materials to create a durable mark without liquid ink consumables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When comparing the two technologies, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Material compatibility and surface finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Production speed and product movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Date code size and available print area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Required print contrast and durability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Consumable and maintenance requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Integration with existing packaging equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Installation, extraction and laser safety requirements where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single technology that is best for every date coding application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Testing the proposed code on your actual product or packaging can help identify the most suitable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-resources\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-resource-cards aligncenter\"><div 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href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/case-studies\/salcombe-brewery\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-resource-card\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource-card-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource-card-data-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large resource-card-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Datasheet.webp?w=90\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44543\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"resource-card-title wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/uk-food-date-coding-guide-2026-best-before-use-by-batch-codes-and-the-right-date-code-printer\/\"><strong>UK Food Date Coding Guide 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource-card-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/uk-food-date-coding-guide-2026-best-before-use-by-batch-codes-and-the-right-date-code-printer\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-resource-card\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource-card-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource-card-data-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large resource-card-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Datasheet.webp?w=90\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44543\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"resource-card-title wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/case-studies\/ringnes-as-case-study\/\"><strong>Ringnes AS \u2013 Part of the Carlsberg Group<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button resource-card-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/case-studies\/ringnes-as-case-study\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><button class=\"show-more is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-show-more hidden\">Show More<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24cd8509185f723cd58932da4f39cace\">FAQs- Date Coding Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688625675478\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a date coding machine?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A date coding machine prints or marks date-related information onto products and packaging.<br\/>Industrial date coders can apply best-before dates, use-by dates, expiry dates, manufacturing dates and other variable information during production.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688625711489\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which date coding machine is suitable for food packaging?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The appropriate machine depends on the packaging material, production speed, required date format and operating conditions.<br\/>Continuous inkjet is commonly used for fast-moving bottles and containers, while thermal transfer overprinting is frequently used for flexible packaging films.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751966245270\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can industrial date coders print expiry dates automatically?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Selected Linx coding machines support automatic date functions and variable information.<br\/>The approved shelf-life calculation, date format and printer settings must be correctly configured and verified.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793776251471\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between best-before and use-by dates?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For UK food products, a best-before date primarily concerns quality, while a use-by date concerns food safety.<br\/>The correct date type must be selected according to the product and applicable food labelling requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793776268085\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can date coding machines print batch numbers too?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Many industrial date coders can print batch numbers, lot identifiers and other production information alongside date codes.<br\/>The available functions depend on the printer model and configuration.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1793776275535\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between inkjet and laser date coding?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Inkjet printers apply ink to a product or packaging surface.<br\/><br\/>Laser coding systems alter the surface of a compatible material to create a mark without liquid ink or ribbon consumables.<br\/><br\/>The appropriate solution depends on the material, code requirements and production conditions.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date Coding Machines Industrial Date Coders for Best-Before, Use-By and Expiry Date Printing Looking for a reliable date coding machine for your production line? Linx industrial date coders print best-before dates, use-by dates, expiry dates, manufacturing dates and other variable information directly onto products and packaging. 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