Linx 9000 CIJ
Industrial Inkjet Printers
Making printing one less thing to worry about
At Linx, we design our solutions around the realities faced by lean production managers; juggling non-stop demands, high staff turnover, and the pressure to keep output on track.
Marking and coding may be a small part of your world—yet if it goes wrong, it can stop everything. That’s why our printers are built to minimise effort, interruptions, and stress, allowing you to focus on the bigger priorities that truly drive your operation forward.
Designed using feedback from production managers worldwide, the Linx 9000 Series continuous inkjet printers are built to solve production challenges such as line downtime, slow changeovers, code errors and rising running costs.
Introduction to the Linx 9000 Series
Making printing one less thing to worry about
No more worries about lost production time
Eliminate unplanned downtime
- Automatic printhead cleaning: The Linx SureClean® wash station (option) delivers hands-free, thorough cleaning at the push of a button. No training required. Read more about Linx SureClean
- Customisable cleaning reminders: Set cleaning reminders to fit your schedule, preventing faults before they happen.
- Keep printing during loss of power: Linx PrintProtect® keeps the printer printing for up to 3 minutes and will complete a shutdown procedure if power is interrupted or the plug is pulled.
No more worries about slow changeovers
Maximise changeover efficiency
- Change lines quickly on battery power: Linx PrintProtect lets you unplug and move the printer on 9 minutes of battery power. No jet restart required.
- Message selection from external devices: Change messages in real-time from external systems, speeding up changeovers and reducing errors.
No more worries about rework, rejects or fines
Ensure every code is present and correct
- Simple to use integrated vision system: Every code is checked to ensure it is present, correct and readable by Linx Iris® (option). This removes manual inspection, minimises waste, rework, and protects customer trust. Read more about Linx Iris
- Prevent code errors: Create messages on a laptop or desktop PC with Linx Message Studio® and send directly to the printer.
- GS1® code ready: Create error-free GS1-compliant Data Matrix codes using the Linx 9000’s GS1 builder tool on the printer interface. Read more about GS1 codes
No more worries about operating costs
Reduce running costs
- Up to 48% less ink: The 50-micron printhead (option) uses less ink for more print
- Up to 42% solvent reduction: Active Airflow Control technology (option) lowers solvent use.
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The Linx 9000 Series
Making printing one less thing to worry about
The 9900 Series
The next evolution of Linx CIJ printer with maximum flexibility; self-serviceable in 30 minutes, print up to 6 lines including QR codes, Data Matrix and GS1 Data Matrix, and an IP65 option.
Check which models are available in your region by contacting your local distributor.
Download the 9900 Series brochure for full specification
We’ve engineered the 9000 Series to address not just what customers ask for, but what they truly need - even if they haven’t realised it yet. This is about giving production managers back their time to be able to focus on driving broader plant improvements and strategic priorities.”
Mark Cooper, Senior Director Product and Marketing, Linx Printing Technologies
No more worries about operator training
Easy to use for any operator
- Simple interface: Developed to be intuitive to use for any operator and easy to change into any language
- Customisable and secure: Easily customise the home page for your frequently used functions, and use supervisor lock to restrict access
- Guided wizards: On-screen step-by-step instructions to enable operators to complete routine tasks without training
No more worries about meeting customer requirements
Flexible print capabilities
- Up to 6 lines of print: The 9000 Series can print up to 6 lines of characters in a range of fonts and styles
- Print logos and graphics
- Characters from 1.2mm to 20mm high
- Barcodes and 2D codes: The 9000 Series can print a range of barcode types including QR, Data Matrix and GS1 Data Matrix
No more worries about maintenance
Minimal cleaning and servicing interventions
- No daily printhead cleaning: Automatic cleaning routine, AutoFlush, cleans the printhead at every shutdown and startup with no solvent waste.
- Robust printhead: Knock-resistant and adjustment-free, with no exposed parts, so there’s no risk of damage or blocked nozzles.
Read more about Linx printhead
- Long service intervals: Up to 24 months between services which can be completed self-service or by an engineer in less than 30 minutes.
No more worries about monitoring
Monitor KPIs and printer status remotely
- Control and monitor anytime, anywhere: Check print job status remotely from a PC, tablet or smartphone with Linx PrinterNet®. Set up real-time email notifications and collect data on your production line to plan improvements.
No more worries about code adherence or visibility
Inks for any application and material
- General purpose inks: Excellent adhesion and contrast on a wide range of porous and non-porous materials.
- Coloured inks: Strong contrast with a range of light and dark substrates.
- Process-specific inks: Designed for applications where products are subjected to additional processes after coding, e.g. sterilisation or chemicals.
- Enhanced EHS compliance inks: MEK-free, halogen-free, non-CMR and PFAS-free options for safer handling, improved workplace air quality and regulatory requirements.
Read more about Linx ink range
The 9800 Series
Need a simpler coder? The 9800 Series includes lots of the great features from the 9900 Series required for growing businesses including up to 18 months service interval, print up to 6 lines and speeds up to 7.5 m/s.
Check which models are available in your region by contacting your local distributor.
Download the 9800 Series brochure for full specification
The 9000 Series Spectrum
High-opacity white and coloured inks deliver high-contrast, legible codes on a range of dark substrates such as glass, extrusion and cabling.
Check which models are available in your region by contacting your local distributor.
No more worries about maintenance
Minimal cleaning and servicing interventions
- No daily cleaning: Only clean weekly, unlike other pigmented printers which require daily cleaning. Also compatible with the Linx SureClean automatic wash station
- Shut down for up to one month: Power down the Linx 9000 Series Spectrum printers for up to a month without flushing or draining, then resume printing immediately.
- Long Service Intervals: Up to 12 months between services, twice that of other pigmented printers.
No more worries about print quality
High-quality opaque print
- Unique Vortex® mixing tank: The Vortex mixing tank, with unique contoured shape, collects and re-disperses the pigment in the ink continuously, for high contrast coding.
No more worries about nozzle blockages
Automatic ink filtration
- PureFlow® 5x filtration: Reduce the risk of blockages in the printhead, without loss of opacity, by using the powerful Linx PureFlow continuous filtration system which filters the ink 5 times.
Technical Specifications
| Lines of print*: | Up to 6 |
| Print capabilities*: | Text, numbers, symbols, barcodes, 2D Data Matrix, 2D QR code, 2D GS1 Data Matrix |
| Available nozzle sizes*: | 50μm, 62 μm, 75 μm |
| Character height range*: | From 1.2mm to 20mm |
| Maximum speed : | Up to 10 m/s |
| Message store: | Up to 1000 messages |
| Service interval*: | Up to 24 months (17,400 hours) |
| User interface: | 10” colour touch screen (9900 Series), 7” colour touch screen (9800 Series) |
| Linx PrintProtect® Battery: | As standard on all models |
| Linx Iris® vision system (option): | Compatible with all models |
| Linx SureClean® wash station (option): | Compatible with all models |
| Linx PrinterNet®: | Compatible with all models |
| Inks: | Dye based, soft pigmented and hard pigmented blacks, whites and colours |
| Connections*: | 2 x D-type connectors, Alarm connector, Ethernet, USB |
| Options: | RS232, Parallel I/O, Mains driven alarm, Multi-stage Alarm output |
| IP Rating: | IP55 as standard, IP65 (option) |
*Specifications vary by model
For full technical specifications, please download the product brochure
Resources
9900 Series Product overview
9800 Series Product overview
9900 Series Product brochure
9800 Series Product brochure
Linx SureClean brochure
Linx Iris brochure
Linx Iris video
Linx PrinterNet brochure
Linx Printhead overview
Linx Inks brochure
FAQ
Printers for harsh industrial environments are typically specialized, heavy-duty units with high Ingress Protection (IP) ratings, and often require additional protective stainless-steel enclosures to handle dust, heat, and corrosive conditions. The 9940 and 9940 Spectrum are IP65 rated and ideal for harsh environments.
The Linx 9000 Series CIJ printers are versatile and can print on a wide range of substrates, including: Paper, Coated card, Plastics, Glass, Rubber, Metal and Cardboard.
This makes them suitable for many industries, including: food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, electronics, chemicals, automotive, cabling and extrusion.
Thanks to long service intervals, sealed printheads, and easy self-servicing, Linx CIJ printers require less frequent maintenance than many other coding systems. Routine cleaning and fluid top-ups are quick and user-friendly, helping reduce downtime and extend printer life. Please refer to the product brochure for service intervals for each model.
Each printer model in the 9000 Series has unique specifications. Please refer to the product brochure or contact your local distributor, who can discuss the right product for your business.
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