{"id":907,"date":"2023-06-15T11:06:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?page_id=907"},"modified":"2026-06-11T09:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T09:35:35","slug":"paper-and-card","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/paper-and-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper &#038; Card"},"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-a1952eece840ae965e612d75c222583c\" style=\"color:#323232\">Paper and Card<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-086a4feca32788d2967748120c136f29\" style=\"color:#323232\">Paper and card products are very commonly used for packaging in many industries, particularly <strong>food<\/strong>, <strong>personal care<\/strong> and <strong>construction<\/strong>. Cardboard boxes are also used as secondary packaging in almost every industry. Paper or paperboard boxes, bags and sleeves present fewer coding and marking challenges than most materials, making printing easier and allowing more freedom for appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-82c976d6f9a8817534274f7124e259c7\" style=\"color:#323232\">However, glossy or coated card has thin layer of mineral pigments held together by binders on top. This creates a smooth, glossy finish which makes the surface non-porous and ink adhesion more complex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-28206b41 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/coated-card\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Coding on Coated Card<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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\/lx2889-e1781006621982.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\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.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\/2023\/06\/LX4754.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX2638.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4935.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\/lx2889-e1781006621982.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\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4754.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX2638.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4935.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-cd4c37437285abdd36bb7c8b765c1aff\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\">Challenges in Paper Product 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\">Ink absorption and spreading<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Paper and uncoated board are <strong>highly porous<\/strong>, so ink is absorbed into the fibres this leads to: <strong>Bleeding \/ feathering of characters<\/strong>, l<strong>oss of edge definition<\/strong>, <strong>lower barcode accuracy<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673682808\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Reduced print contrast and visibility<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Uncoated card (especially brown corrugated) has: <strong>Low reflectivity<\/strong> and natural colour variation. This can lead to \u201cWashed out\u201d or dull codes, reduced contrast between ink and background and barcode scanning issues<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780673888562\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Inconsistent substrate quality<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Paper-based packaging is rarely uniform there can be variation in fibre mix (virgin vs recycled) causing differences in absorbency across the same surface and use of fillers, sizing, and contaminants and create uneven print quality.<\/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\">Which Industrial Printers Can Mark Paper?<\/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\">Paper and paperboard printers must be suitable for <strong>high volume<\/strong> product identification coding, and are designed to print <strong>directly onto the product <\/strong>in almost any orientation. They can mark <strong>variable information<\/strong> as well as printing barcodes, Data Matrix and QR codes onto cans 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 paper products is <strong>continuous ink jet (CIJ)<\/strong>, however <strong>laser coders<\/strong> can also be used in some applications and on product labels. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg?w=683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69431\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg 1390w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg?resize=768,1152 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg?resize=683,1024 683w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\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-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"775\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3321_crop.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14312\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3321_crop.jpg 1331w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3321_crop.jpg?resize=300,227 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3321_crop.jpg?resize=768,581 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3321_crop.jpg?resize=1024,775 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png?w=819\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73139\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png?resize=240,300 240w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png?resize=768,960 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png?resize=819,1024 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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>Paper bags &amp; sacks<\/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 CIJ inks can print on absorbant materials like paper and card at high speed and maintain good code quality. This is used in high-volume production lines such as bags of dry goods, such as flour or sugar and sacks of construction materials including cement or plaster.<\/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\"><strong>Label Printing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px\">Paper labels that are already applied to a product can be easily coded inline using Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) or laser marking to add variable information such as batch numbers, expiry dates or traceability codes.<\/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>Paperboard tubes &amp; cores<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:20px\">CIJ printers are a popular choice for coding paper tubes and cores, commonly used for films, labels, textiles, or tubular packaging for cosmetics or industrial products. It is suitable because of its flexible code capabilities and performance on curved surfaces. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-28206b41 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/applications\/coated-card\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Coding on Coated Card<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" 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 to look for in a Paper &amp; Card Coding 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\"><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. Consider a coder that can mark in any orientation for flexible marking on any part of your product e.g on the base. <\/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>: Some facilities using paper packaging, such as cement sacks or flour, may be very dusty. Consider the IP rating of your coding solution to ensure suitability for your site.<\/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>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> On a high-volume line, 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 Coding on Paper Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f30c155b211357d8529ef295c052919a\" style=\"color:#323232\">Whatever your product, line speed and operating environment, Linx can provide you with a suitable coding solution for paper and card products. See our recommended products below:<\/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 class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(3475 \/ 2317)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3475\" height=\"2317\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-72237\" data-id=\"72237\" data-aspect-ratio=\"3475 \/ 2317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2889-e1781006621982.jpg\"\/><\/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\">Reliable and Easy to Use<\/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 class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8456b91632401003a5beb183e1da1e87\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Excellent print on curved surfaces and any orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b739a2510b5dccc209dd56630798fe63\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">Range of hgih contrast and durable black and coloured inks for light and dark substrates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8eecec3ee4e8911f3786494fac8a542b\" style=\"color:#323232;font-size:14px\">IP65 (option) for ingress protection in dusty ennvironments<\/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<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" 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\">Case Coding Solutions<\/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\">For secondary packaging, companies can save on labels, pre-printed boxes and storage costs by using a printer to apply barcodes, dates, graphics and logos directly onto card boxes. Case coders are particularly well-suited for printing variable information onto secondary packaging, such as bags, cardboard and boxes. These outer cases usually require text and graphics that are easy to see. Case coders can print to a high-resolution quality to promote premium or artisanal-style brands, and are versatile enough for use on a variety of porous surfaces and materials.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(500 \/ 375)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-14822\" data-id=\"14822\" data-aspect-ratio=\"500 \/ 375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3407-fr-imprimantes-carton_big-thumb.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3407-fr-imprimantes-carton_big-thumb.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx3407-fr-imprimantes-carton_big-thumb.jpg?resize=300,225 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1177\" height=\"884\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4638\" data-id=\"4638\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1177 \/ 884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2618.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2618.jpg 1177w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2618.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2618.jpg?resize=768,577 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx2618.jpg?resize=1024,769 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2453\" height=\"1841\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-9172\" data-id=\"9172\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2453 \/ 1841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/imprimantes-marquage-carton-lx3409.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/imprimantes-marquage-carton-lx3409.jpg 2453w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/imprimantes-marquage-carton-lx3409.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/imprimantes-marquage-carton-lx3409.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/imprimantes-marquage-carton-lx3409.jpg?resize=1024,769 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/imprimantes-marquage-carton-lx3409.jpg?resize=1536,1153 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/imprimantes-marquage-carton-lx3409.jpg?resize=2048,1537 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2453px) 100vw, 2453px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1177\" height=\"884\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-73236\" data-id=\"73236\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1177 \/ 884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX2638.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX2638.jpg 1177w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX2638.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX2638.jpg?resize=768,577 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX2638.jpg?resize=1024,769 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><\/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>IJ355 &amp; IJ375<\/h2>\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\">Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 compliant 2D codes | Print area up to 70mm high | Black and&nbsp;red&nbsp;inks&nbsp;<\/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>Reduce operating costs &#8211; alternative to labels and pre-printed boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High definition printing of graphics and barcodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for porous substrates such as paper, card, wood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/large-character-printers\/linx-ij355-and-ij375\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Multi-functional printers, like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/continuous-ink-jet\/linx-9000-series\/\">Linx 9000 Series<\/a><\/strong>, are able to print both primary and simple secondary codes so operators only have to learn one interface and store one ink type. This means production can run more quickly.<\/p>\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-medium-font-size wp-elements-7eb8224ea442c99f734ba9af9b92fc6f\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong>Not sure which solution is right for you? <\/strong><br><strong>Contact us to find the best solution for your marking and coding needs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-vertical-cards\">\n\t<div class=\"vertical-cards-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Excerpt -->\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCoding and marking solutions for food products\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tFood\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Untitled-design.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Excerpt -->\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCoding and marking solutions for construction materials\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tConstruction\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4721-e1780043468691.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Excerpt -->\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPrinting directly onto coated card products\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tCoated Card\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780927316543\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you print directly onto paper and uncoated cardboard?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, paper and uncoated card are porous surfaces, making them suitable for direct marking with industrial printers such as CIJ, TIJ and large character inkjet systems.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781012035004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the main challenges when coding on paper?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The main challenge is ink absorption, which can cause codes to spread or lose sharpness, affecting readability\u2014particularly for barcodes and small text.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1781012047948\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do codes sometimes look faded or unclear on cardboard?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Uncoated card absorbs ink into the fibres, which can reduce contrast and make codes appear lighter or less defined, especially on brown or recycled materials.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paper and Card Paper and card products are very commonly used for packaging in many industries, particularly food, personal care and 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