{"id":39964,"date":"2020-05-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=39964"},"modified":"2023-08-09T08:33:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T08:33:03","slug":"when-is-the-best-time-to-trade-out-your-cij-coder","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-in\/blog\/when-is-the-best-time-to-trade-out-your-cij-coder\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the best time to trade out your CIJ coder?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Is your current older coding equipment costing you more to keep running? Or limiting your production efficiency?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is normal for us to want to keep marking and coding printers running for as long as possible and limit a capital outlay&#8230;\u00a0But there comes a time when we need to really think about\u00a0<strong>what the impact is of keeping our industrial printing equipment going<\/strong>\u00a0when\u00a0it comes to cost of ownership, labour time and downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">How do you know what your older industrial coding equipment is costing you? And if it is time to change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As\u00a0<strong>innovation<\/strong>\u00a0and technology develops, small character coding equipment often becomes\u00a0<strong>faster<\/strong>, more\u00a0<strong>capable<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>easier<\/strong>\u00a0to use and more\u00a0<strong>economical<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>reliable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if we look at keeping an older car running, apart from the car completely failing, what are the other reasons for upgrading? More fuel efficient, easier to drive, faster, fewer breakdowns or repairs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading a batch coding machine is no different.&nbsp;As continuous inkjet printers become&nbsp;<strong>older<\/strong>&nbsp;and well-used, they often become:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>more&nbsp;<strong>expensive to run<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>service<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>parts maybe start working&nbsp;<strong>less efficiently<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more&nbsp;<strong>difficult<\/strong>&nbsp;to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>due to wear and tear of critical parts, eventually it starts\u00a0<strong>costing more to repair<\/strong>\u00a0and keep running.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As CIJ technology advances, improvements in areas such as self-service, solvent consumption, cleaning and ease of use can in fact save thousands of pounds\u2026 and you may find\u00a0<strong>by switching you actually save money on those hidden costs<\/strong>, even with the purchase of a new coding machine. And life becomes so much easier for everyday usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take mobile phones for example. Not many of us would want to go back to the button press phones with, small black and white screens, where you can only call and text.\u00a0 No internet access, difficult to use, slower to use, and poor camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Key factors to consider when assessing when to trade out your industrial printer:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Service intervals:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how long are current CIJ printer service intervals?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what are services costing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how much ink is used at each service?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how disruptive are they to production? can you self-service?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jet-grey-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>Typically with a newer CIJ model maintenance costs would be reduced by about 33% and newer models tend to be self-service<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Remote monitoring\/IIoT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>does your&nbsp;marking&nbsp;printer&nbsp;have the connectivity options that you need or would benefit from?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>can you monitor the printer remotely?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>can you control the printer remotely?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jet-grey-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>Typically newer CIJ models enable remote support, monitoring and printer alerts\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Printhead Cleaning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how frequently does the printhead need to be cleaned?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jet-grey-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>Typically with a newer inkjet printer model\u00a0you would save time and cost by 66% and only have to clean the printhead typically as infrequently as 4 times per year!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fluids refill<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>are the fluids bottles mess-free and mistake-proof?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jet-grey-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>Typically newer CIJ models have mess-free and mistake-free cartridge based systems\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ease of use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>is the printer interface easy to use?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>does it have a touch screen?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is the screen in colour for ease of use?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is it quick to use and mistake-free?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>does it have on screen wizards to help you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jet-grey-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>Typically newer continuous inkjet printers have\u00a0simple, icon based colour touch screens with step-by-step wizards<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Message Store<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how many messages can the printer store?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>do you have to delete messages to make space?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jet-grey-color has-text-color\"><em>Typically newer industrial&nbsp;CIJ printers can store up to 1000 messages<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Extended shutdowns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>do you need to leave the printer switched off longer for holidays, seasonality, unexpected factory closures?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>does your CIJ printer start up well after a period of time left switched off?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jet-grey-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>Typically newer small character printers can be left switched off for up to 3 months without draining, and start up cleanly &#8211; ideal for seasonal production or unplanned temporary closures<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Learn how much you could save with the latest Linx ink jet printer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all of the above factors considered, now really might be the time for you to look to the\u00a0<strong>security<\/strong>\u00a0and<strong>\u00a0time-saving<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>cost-saving benefits<\/strong>\u00a0of a new CIJ printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Using alternative equipment currently?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are currently using an alternative coding solution to Linx, it would be worth getting in touch with us to\u00a0<strong>see how the CIJ printers compare<\/strong>.\u00a0 A\u00a0<strong>free trial<\/strong>\u00a0is also possible so you can test the product on the line and see how the ease of use, cleaning and fluids consumption compares to the alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to replacing your old equipment, here are some pointers which will keep your&nbsp;<strong>Total Cost of Ownership<\/strong>&nbsp;on the right side of the tracks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>simple<\/strong>&nbsp;equipment management with&nbsp;<strong>self-servicing<\/strong>&nbsp;which can be easily undertaken by the user, following on-screen prompts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for the longest time between&nbsp;<strong>servicing (18 months +)<\/strong>&nbsp;to ensure long,&nbsp;<strong>continual running<\/strong>&nbsp;with minimum interruption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the ability to book servicing around your own work schedule, avoiding unnecessary downtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim for quick, simple and\u00a0<strong>clean consumable refills<\/strong>\u00a0which can be cleanly replaced, with no exposure to fluids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing to consider when comparing CIJ printers is also the\u00a0<strong>printhead<\/strong>. Printheads can often be overlooked but are actually the core element of the printer. Afterall that\u2019s what delivers the code. Different printheads on the market require different cleaning intervals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Have a well-loved older Linx machine?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a well-loved older Linx machine, such as the Linx 4800, Linx 4900, Linx 5900, Linx 6800,\u00a0Linx 6900, Linx 7300 or Linx CJ400 to name a few, it would be worth getting in touch to see the latest technology Linx has to offer and\u00a0<strong>potential cost savings of switching<\/strong>. As older parts start to become obsolete, it is extremely important to ensure that you have a solution that will\u00a0<strong>keep you meeting customer orders<\/strong>\u00a0and demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&nbsp;help you compare your existing Linx printer to a newer Linx model. A&nbsp;<strong>free trial<\/strong>&nbsp;is also possible so you can test the product on the line and see how the ease of use, cleaning and fluids consumption compares to your existing Linx CIJ printer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your current older coding equipment costing you more to keep running? Or limiting your production efficiency? 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