Linx TTO Series
Industrial Thermal Transfer Overprinters
Low cost of ownership | Increased uptime | Easy to use
Copilot said: At Linx, we design Linx TTO Series thermal transfer overprinters specifically for high-speed packaging environments. As a result, they deliver reliable, high-resolution coding on flexible films, labels and foil substrates. Moreover, our solutions support both intermittent and continuous flow applications; therefore, you can manage frequent product changeovers and complex production schedules without compromising performance.
Coding on flexible packaging is only one stage in your process; however, poor print quality, ribbon breaks or downtime can quickly disrupt output. Therefore, our Linx TTO Series printers actively deliver consistent, high-resolution codes directly onto film packaging. Moreover, they optimise ribbon usage, reduce operator intervention and integrate seamlessly with your packaging line. As a result, you can maintain efficiency and keep production firmly on track.
Low total cost of ownership
Reduce running costs
- No compressed air: Operates without compressed air reducing installation and operating costs while maintaining consistent print quality
- Range of ribbons: Better meet your application and production line printing needs
- Ribbon saving modes: Optimised ribbon usage with bi-directional stepper motors delivering more prints per ribbon, choose from 3 ribbon saving modes
Increased uptime
Maximise efficiency
- Cassette system: Quick and easy ribbon change with a lightweight, simple, push button cassette system
- Extra long ribbons: Minimal ribbon change intervals and increased production line efficiency with ribbon lengths up to 1,200m
- Maintainable parts: Optimal number of user maintainable parts that are easy to replace
Easy to use
Simple operation
- Pressure control: Easy to set and maintain print quality with electronic pressure control
- Intuitive user interface: Reduce errors with easy printer operation delivered by a responsive, intuitive graphic user interface
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The Linx TTO Series
Flexible Film and Packaging Printers
The TTO Series
Discover the features and benefits of the Linx TTO Series, engineered to deliver high-resolution coding on flexible packaging with precise ribbon control, simple cassette loading, and reliable performance in both continuous and intermittent applications.
Check which models are available in your region by contacting your local distributor.
Linx TT500
Coding area up to 32mm x 100mm
Linx TT750
Coding area up to 53mm × 200mm
Linx TT1000
Coding area up to 107mm x 300mm
“The new range meets the growing demand from customers for solutions that deliver consistent, high quality codes within a low total cost of ownership. The new Linx TT printers increase production output through minimising the time spent changing ribbons and by increasing the number of prints per minute possible in comparison to other TT printers”
Craig Briggs, Head of Product Planning & Business Unit Management, Linx Printing Technologies
Coding GS1 with Linx TTO Series
Coding GS1 codes with Linx thermal transfer overprinters creates high‑quality, permanent marks that remain clear and scannable throughout the product’s lifecycle. As a result, you can capture accurate data for traceability while ensuring compliance with global GS1 standards, even in fast‑moving production environments.
Moreover, TTO technology removes the need for inks; instead, it uses ribbons, which in turn help reduce running costs while maintaining consistent code quality. In addition, the available range and length of ribbons allow you to optimise performance across different applications.
Furthermore, Linx’s official partnership with GS1 UK reinforces our commitment to delivering trusted, standards‑compliant coding solutions. As a GS1 UK‑approved provider, we validate products, including the Linx TTO Series, to print GS1‑compliant 2D codes with precision and reliability.
Technical Specifications
| Ribbon widths*: | 20mm – 110 mm |
| Print area – intermittent motion mode*: | up to 107mm (W) x 75mm (L) |
| Print area – continuous motion mode*: | up to 107mm (W) x 300mm (L) |
| Maximum throughput*: | up to 700 prints per minute |
| Maximum ribbon length*: | up to 1200m |
| Print speed – intermittent motion mode*: | up to 10mm/sec to 800mm/sec |
| Print speed – continuous motion mode*: | up to 1mm/sec to 1000mm/sec |
| Message creation: | Linx CLARiSOFT message design software |
| Code options: | Barcodes, Fixed/variable text and numeric fields, Auto incrementing/ decrementing text, counters and barcodes, Basic shape drawing, Flexible date/time formats, Formats for shift coding, Multiple graphic formats |
| Hardware: | Operates without compressed air Class leading lightened push button open/push to close, simplest ribbon threading cassette system Clutchless bi-directional ribbon drive |
| User interface: | 5.0” (TT500), 8.0” (TT750 & TT1000) WVGA (800×480) touch screen graphic user interface |
| Mounting options: | Universal bracket systems for integrating printer into intermittent and continuous motion packaging machinery |
*Specifications vary by model
For full technical specifications, please download the product brochure
Explore Linx TTO Series
TT500 Datasheet
TT750 Datasheet
TT1000 Datasheet
TTO Series video
FAQ
To begin with, a thermal transfer overprinter is a coding system that prints high‑resolution information, such as dates, batch codes, graphics and barcodes, directly onto flexible packaging materials using a heat transfer ribbon.
In particular, Linx TTO printers code on flat, flexible substrates, including plastic films, foil, labels and gloss card commonly used in food, pharmaceutical and consumer goods packaging.
In addition, Linx TTO printers print a wide range of codes, including best before dates, batch or lot codes, barcodes, ingredients and logos with high resolution and clarity.
Essentially, TTO printing uses a heated printhead to transfer ink from a ribbon directly onto the packaging material; as a result, it creates precise, durable images as the film moves through the packaging machine.
Yes, importantly, Linx TTO printers operate at high speeds; moreover, they support both continuous and intermittent packaging applications, thereby improving overall production efficiency.
Furthermore, Linx TTO printers feature intuitive touch-screen interfaces and simple ribbon loading systems, which help reduce operator errors and simplify operation.
Features such as quick ribbon changes, reliable ribbon handling, and low maintenance requirements help minimise interruptions and keep production running smoothly.
Yes, importantly, efficient ribbon control and optimised design features maximise prints per ribbon; consequently, they reduce waste and lower overall operating costs.
Finally, Linx TTO printers are designed for straightforward integration and can be fitted into existing packaging equipment; therefore, they are suitable for both new installations and retrofits.
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