Unplugging your LINX printer may seem like a shortcut…
But for one company, it almost became a costly mistake.
Real Case: Emissco (UK)
At Emissco, a packaging and manufacturing company in the UK, the operations team had a routine:
At the end of the shift, they would unplug the LINX 10 printer to shut it down.
No malice. No bad intentions.
They simply thought:
“Why wait? It’s faster this way.”
But what seemed like a harmless habit started to show consequences almost immediately.
The Problem: Ink Clogs, Downtime, and Frustration
The LINX 10 is a Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer—precision-engineered to deliver consistent, high-quality coding on products like bottles, pouches, boxes, and more.
Like all CIJ systems, it requires a controlled shutdown process to:
- Flush ink from the nozzles
- Clean internal components
- Prepare for a smooth restart the next day
By unplugging the unit directly, Emissco’s team was skipping that cycle.
The result?
- Daily ink clogs
- Frequent delays at startup
- Extra time spent on maintenance
- Increased wear and tear on the machine
What they thought saved time was actually costing them hours of productivity and money in the long run.
The Solution: One Training Session. Big Results.
Once the Factronics USA technical team heard about the issue, they offered Emissco a quick training session.
Just 15 minutes later, everything changed.
Operators learned how to properly initiate the shutdown sequence—allowing the LINX 10 to run its internal cleaning process before powering off.
Since then, Emissco has reported:
- Zero clogging issues
- Reliable performance every morning
- Reduced maintenance needs
All because of one small change in their end-of-shift routine.
The Lesson: Don’t Skip the Shutdown Cycle
Industrial printers aren’t like your home appliances.
They’re complex, high-precision systems that need proper care to perform at their best.
When you interrupt the automatic shutdown:
- Ink can dry inside the nozzles
- The system may pressurize incorrectly at startup
- Print quality can degrade
- Long-term damage may occur
Skipping this step can lead to a chain reaction of problems—from print errors to line stoppages.
How Factronics USA Can Help
Whether you run a single printer or manage a large production facility, proper training can save you time, money, and stress.
At Factronics USA, we:
- Offer free consultations to review your printing process
- Provide onsite or virtual training for your team
- Help you set up best practices tailored to your production line
- Recommend LINX systems that match your industry needs
Don’t Let Small Mistakes Turn Into Big Problems
Is your team unknowingly damaging your printer?
Are shutdown issues affecting your productivity?
Let’s fix that—before it gets expensive.
Book a free consultation with our experts at Factronics USA and get the most out of your LINX printer.