Linx Printing Technologies has launched its new 9000 Series CIJ printer range at interpack 2026, with a focus on operator usability, integrated code verification and production line flexibility.
Exhibiting in Hall 8B, Stand C59 alongside ANZ distributor Matthews Australasia, Linx is positioning the new 9000 Series as the successor to its established 8900 Series.
Speaking with PKN Packaging News at the show, Mark Cooper, senior director product and marketing at Linx Printing Technologies, said the development process behind the new platform differed from traditional product development approaches.
Rather than relying primarily on customer surveys, Linx engineers spent time observing production operators in manufacturing environments to better understand the practical day-to-day challenges associated with industrial coding systems.
“That observational approach really shaped the design of the machine,” Cooper explained.
Among the key new features is an integrated battery system that allows the printer to continue operating for up to three minutes during a power outage. The battery also enables the unit to be moved between production lines for up to nine minutes without requiring shutdown or restart procedures.
According to Linx, the mobility capability is particularly valuable in manufacturing facilities where coding systems are frequently redeployed across multiple lines.
The new Sure Clean system is another major feature, automatically cleaning the printhead to ensure consistent performance and reduce the impact of missed or inconsistent operator maintenance.
Linx is also introducing its new Linx Iris integrated vision technology, which verifies codes directly through native communication with the printer itself rather than through a standalone camera system.
Cooper said this represented a significant point of differentiation in the coding and marking market.
“The Linx Iris system communicates directly with the printer, rather than simply capturing and storing images independently,” he said.
David Alexander, head of capital sales ANZ at Matthews Australasia, said the 9000 Series was expected to launch into the Australian market within around one month of interpack.
Alexander said demand for traceability and code verification capability continues to grow across Australian manufacturing, making the integrated Iris system particularly relevant for local customers.
He also noted that the battery-powered mobility feature aligned well with Australian production environments where printers are regularly moved between packaging lines.
Matthews Australasia has represented Linx in Australia and New Zealand for almost 40 years and recently expanded its operations further into the New Zealand market.
