The Linx 7900BC - Bottle Printing

The Linx7900BCis an ideal printing solution for the bottling industry, a continuous ink jet printing and bottle coding solution for any business in the sector.
Reduce code errors and increase your productivity, with a range of automated features:

QuickSwitch® Plus

Automated code setup using a barcode scanner, or data from a PC or PLC.
Automatically sets print parameters such as print orientation, height and width, and position on pack.
Sets date offset.
Reduce your coding errors and speed up product changeovers.
PrintSync® automated print format selection
Automatically selects the best message type according to the line speed – for optimum print quality
Simplifies code setup

Print History log

Records number of codes printed and stoppages
Accurate record of line output – no more manual logging
Measure line performance against your targets; accurately meet customer order volumes
Up to 400 separate print sessions can be logged


With a choice of IP55 (washdown) and IP65 (dust proof) rated enclosures, the Linx 7900 Swift high speed printer works reliably in virtually any production conditions. The Linx 7900 Swift industrial fast continuous inkjet system for coding and marking comes with everything you expect as standard.
Take more control of your production line with Linx Insight®. This remote web interface allows you to monitor your Linx 7900 high speed inkjet system from a smart phone, plus download or upload messages from a PC. And Linx Insight is included with this fast inkjet printer at no extra cost. All you need is internet access on your PC or smart phone, and an ethernet connection to the printer.

Quick and simple code setup and control

Remote printer monitor and control with Linx Insight.
Quick code setup using QuickSwitch Plus software and PrintSync automatic print format selection.
Easy transfer of messages between printers with a standard USB port or using Linx Insight.
Lowest running costs
Long service intervals of up to 9000 hours or 18 months
18 month warranty
Minimal parts changed at scheduled services – no expensive ink system assemblies to replace, so no hidden costs

Increased production uptime

Automatic and thorough cleaning of the printhead and conduit at every shutdown.
Linx’s unique FullFlush® system ensures reliable startups.
Fast mistake proof refills with the SureFill® system


Extra features – as standard

Ethernet port
Data Matrix 2D codes
RS232 connectivity
External single stage alarm output
Connectivity for product detectors and shaft encoders


Linx CIJ printers can print in any orientation – downwards, sideways, even upside down with no compromise on print quality or printer reliability.

Technical Specification

Printing capability

Up to 2 lines of text, graphics, logos, barcodes
2 lines as standard
Maximum print speed of 6.83m/s (for single line of code)
Print heights from 1.4mm to 6.7mm
Narrow fonts for coding onto small print areas
Data Matrix 2D codes
Dynamic reverse/invert printing for traversing lines


Programming facilities

Linx Insight remote printer control and status view
Simple menu-driven WYSIWYG message creation and editing
QuickSwitch® Plus message selection and editing using a barcode scanner
PrintSync automated print format selection
Print History log
USB port for copy and back-up of message and printer settings, and for easy transfer of messages between printers


Physical characteristics

Curved stainless steel casing with minimal dirt traps
IP55 (washdown) as standard and IP65 (dust proof) as optional
Weighs only 21kg