Chapter 1: Introduction
Linx 4900 Operating Manual 2 MP65492–1
1.1.2 Printer System Features
Stainless Steel Printer Cabinet
• Secure front opening prevents unauthorized internal access
• Smooth curved shape aids wash-down and minimizes dirt traps
• Protected to IP55 (International Protection rating against dust and
water)
• External access to clean or replace the air filter, and mistake-proof ink
and solvent addition
Operating Simplicity
• Convenient front panel ‘power on’ button
• Easy startup and shutdown requires minimal operator intervention
• Messages are easily created using the full size keyboard, Function
keys and General Control keys
Printhead Design
• Robustly designed for industrial environments
• Minimal ink build-up; longer intervals between cleaning
• Hermetically sealed and permanently attached to the printer by a
2-metre length of robust conduit (optionally 4-metre length)
• Optimized printhead geometry for high quality, high speed printing
Printhead Options
• Ultima: optimized for 1 or 2 lines of text/graphics
• Ultima plus: for pigmented inks; optimized for 1 or 2 lines of text/
graphics
Viscosity Control
• Sophisticated system for monitoring and controlling ink viscosity at
the printhead
Diagnostics
• On-screen system event messaging and event log
• Built-in diagnostics functions
Power Down Facility
• Power down function automatically switches the printer off once the
printhead self-cleaning cycle is completed at the end of a shift
Product Sensors and Encoders
• Uses a product detection device (such as a photocell) to detect the
presence of a product and synchronize printing
• Uses a shaft encoder to provide a constant print width regardless of
line speed (combats conveyor speed fluctuation)
Choice of Font and Character Height
• New flexi-font capability for easy message size and print adjustment
• Wide range of character heights and speeds
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