{"id":74467,"date":"2026-06-11T10:14:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=solution&#038;p=74467"},"modified":"2026-06-11T10:16:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:16:02","slug":"cartons","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/cartons\/","title":{"rendered":"Cartons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-607e2a7021faa936539b74ed24d13736\" style=\"color:#323232\">Marking Cartons<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-761f04e44f1d7d2e770a63953d15c93e\" style=\"color:#323232\">Coated card cartons are widely used for supply of long-life milk, dairy-free milk substitutes e.g soya milk or oat milk, fruit juices and other <strong>liquid food products<\/strong> such as soup, egg whites and passata. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-49a673229798b8812a6c3bfb67bc5a01\" style=\"color:#323232\">Coated liquid cartons are widely used because their rectangular shape and flat-pack supply allow <strong>efficient stacking, transport and storage<\/strong>, improving logistics compared to plastic bottles. Their multilayer structure protects contents from light, oxygen and contamination, helping <strong>extend shelf life and maintain product quality<\/strong>. In addition, cartons are largely paper-based and use less plastic overall, making them a more <strong>sustainable option<\/strong> in many applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-image-carousel\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4718-e1780062467143.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX2824.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4417.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4718-e1780062467143.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX2824.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4417.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left linx-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right linx-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:216px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ghost-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-b69a78b7aaf1c127c0f9eed2280d3e50\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\">Challenges in Carton Marking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673660661\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Surface variability and coating differences<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cartons vary in porosity, coatings and finish, making it difficult to achieve consistent ink adhesion or laser contrast across different substrates. Ink can absorb, smear or fade on coated paperboard, leading to poor readability and barcode scan failures.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781168244345\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Uneven or irregular print surfaces<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cartons may have seams, folds, irregular or angled shapes, varnishes or textured areas that make accurate, stable code placement more challenging.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781171110041\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Durability through handling and distribution<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Codes must remain legible despite abrasion, rubbing and exposure to moisture during packing, transport and retail handling.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781171132035\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">High-speed production and coding accuracy<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Marking must be applied consistently on fast-moving lines, with limited tolerance for errors or incorrect data input, increasing the risk of rejects or compliance issues.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">What is an Industrial Card Printing Machine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Industrial printers can code <strong>directly onto coated card<\/strong> cartons in any orientation, even on sloped or irregular surfaces. Precise code positioning ensures reliable coding in a small print area. They can mark <strong>variable information<\/strong> as well as printing barcodes, Data Matrix and QR codes onto boxes, trays and sleeves to enable traceability, and convey quality and safety information to the consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">The most commonly used technology for coding onto coated card cartons is <strong>continuous ink jet (CIJ)<\/strong> due to its flexibility. reliability and high code quality\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Our expertise in product and packaging marking &amp; identification can help you to <strong>reduce costs<\/strong> and <strong>improve production rates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8a44d074 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:76px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-plastic-bottle-coding\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Coding for liquid, dairy and food products often require enhanced traceability, such as marking the product with the batch code that relates to the specific filler. This can easily be achieved by integrating your coding solution with your other industrial hardware and allowing the coded message to be created and changed by the external system. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-glass-bottle-coding\" style=\"color:#323232\">Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px\">Filling lines often move at high speeds and tracking product throughput is important. Carton coders must keep up with the line speed without compromising on code readability or placement. Many coding solutions allow accurate reporting of products printed directly on the user interface or can communicate remotely with a laptop or phone through a clousd application. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-bottle-cap-printing\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">Many filling lines operate in cooler temperatures to maintain product safety and quality. Linx coders can operate at cooler temperatures, and code accurate on &#8216;cold fill&#8217; products that may have a film of condensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">IP65 options are available for ingress protection and washdown environments. <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">What to look for in a Coated Card Carton Coder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Code Content:<\/strong> The code requirements (batch numbers, dates, 2D codes etc.), the size, colour and the desired marking area will affect the coder most suited to your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Durability: <\/strong>For durable codes the printing solution you choose must be able to adhere reliably and still be legible through your production and supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Speed:<\/strong> Ensure the coder you choose can keep up with your production line speed without compromising on code quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Production environment:<\/strong> Consider the IP rating of your coder for wet environments and for washdown sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Available budget:<\/strong> It is vital to consider not only the initial purchase price but also the total cost of ownership, including consumables and cost and frequency of servicing. Can the product be user maintained and repaired?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\"><strong>Reliability:<\/strong> The reliability of your coder is crucial to avoid product rework, scrappage, line downtime and loss of efficiency. Frequent breakdowns can negate any benefits of a lower purchase price coder; look for automatic cleaning or self-service features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Linx Technologies for Cartons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1b278de123c3e15cb9fcede283dd2910\" style=\"color:#323232\">Linx can provide you with a suitable coding solution for coated card cartons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-linx-animation-fade-in-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:52%\">\n<div 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https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LX4417.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LX4417.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2085px) 100vw, 2085px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1390\" height=\"1317\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-71741\" data-id=\"71741\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1390 \/ 1317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4718-e1780062467143.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"1177\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-74486\" data-id=\"74486\" data-aspect-ratio=\"884 \/ 1177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX2824.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX2824.jpg 884w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX2824.jpg?resize=225,300 225w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX2824.jpg?resize=768,1023 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX2824.jpg?resize=769,1024 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-linx-animation-fade-in is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-linx-8900-serie-s\"><strong><strong>Linx <\/strong><\/strong>9000 Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Flexible solution for product changeovers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\"><strong><strong>Features<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Suitable for 24\/7 operations | Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 compliant 2D codes | GS1 code builder | High-speed production | Print up to 6 lines | Black and&nbsp;coloured&nbsp;inks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\"><strong>Key Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li>Built-in battery, stored line settings and message store to make product changeovers simple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f98dfea416562a3e7ef87d93e5ebfc47\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">High adhesion inks for coated card, range of colours and MEK-free options available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6bc2cca24b751b8a2714e6e56d0d6c20\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">IP65 (option) for ingress protection and washdown environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca2095d9d113cf3726e706182d5b70e3\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Remotely monitor coding through Linx PrinterNet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9900-Series-Product-Overview-9900-Series-English.pdf\"><strong>9900 Product Overview<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9900-Series-Product-Brochure-compressed-9900-Series-English-2-compressed-copy.pdf\"><strong>9900 Product Brochure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Inks-Brochure-Public-document.pdf\"><strong>CIJ Inks Brochure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-07f920ae wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-link-orange is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/continuous-ink-jet\/linx-9000-series\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Integration for Cartons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Using Linx Extended QuickSwitch or the native REST API on a Linx 9000 printer allows print messages to be automatically selected or updated from an external system, such as a carton filling line, removing the need for manual operator input. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">The 9000 Series can communicate directly with external devices and enterprise systems, enabling real-time data exchange so the correct batch, date or product information is applied to each carton as production changes. This integration supports enhanced traceability by ensuring accurate, synchronised coding across the line, reducing errors and providing a reliable link between production data and each individual pack.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232\">Available on Linx 9000 Series CIJ printers&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX4832.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74546\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;object-fit:cover;width:417px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LX4832.png 4000w, 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