Evolution II LX – Industrial High Resolution Ink Jet Printer

Next Generation TIJ Printing Technology

The Evolution II LX High Resolution Ink Jet Printer is the latest advancement in the LX Series of industrial printing systems. Built on thermal ink jet (TIJ) technology from Lexmark, this compact yet powerful system delivers greater print distance, higher ink yield per cartridge, and the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) in its class.

Designed for modern packaging and product identification, the Evolution II LX provides manufacturers with a reliable and cost-effective coding solution for food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, and industrial packaging lines.

Features and Benefits

• Industrial High Resolution Ink Jet Printing at 300 dpi or 600 dpi for sharp, highly legible codes.
  
• Print bold ASCII characters with options for one to four lines of text in various font sizes.
  
• Barcode printing – supports eight common barcode symbologies for product traceability and compliance.
  
• Graphics & logos – store and print custom bitmap (*.bmp) images directly on products.
  
• Compact complete system – includes a handheld controller, printhead module with built-in product sensor, flash card reader, mounting bracketry, and power supply.
  
• Optional fonts – Arial (standard), with Tahoma, Swiss, and Outline fonts available for flexible branding.
  
• Advanced software features – date and time coding, sequential numbering, shift coding, product count, and expanded message storage.
  
• Production speed: prints at up to 240 ft/min (73 m/min) without compromising resolution.
• Flexible print sizes:
  • One line up to 1/2″ (12.7 mm)
    
  • Two lines of 7/32″ (5.5 mm)
    
  • Three lines of 1/8″ (3.2 mm)
    
  • Four lines of 3/32″ (2.4 mm)
    
• Cartridge efficiency: optimized Lexmark ink cartridges deliver higher yield and cost savings.
  
• Expandable system: add-on printheads available for multi-line or large-format coding.
  

Applications

• Product identification and packaging codes
• Expiration dates, lot codes, batch numbers
• Barcodes and serialized product tracking
• Regulatory compliance labeling
• High speed production lines across multiple industries
  

Why Choose the Evolution II LX?

• Lowest cost per code with proven TIJ efficiency
  
• Simple installation and maintenance-free operation
  
• Compact, expandable design for diverse production environments
• Backed by Elmark’s expertise in industrial coding and marking solutions

The Evolution II LX is a next-generation thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer engineered for precise, high-resolution coding and marking across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, electronics, and industrial packaging lines. Delivering up to 600 dpi print quality, it produces bold ASCII characters, barcodes, logos, and graphics with unmatched clarity, while optimized Lexmark ink cartridges provide higher yield and the lowest total cost of ownership in its class. Compact yet powerful, the Evolution II LX features a complete, ready-to-use system with handheld controller, integrated printhead, and flash card storage, and its fully expandable design allows additional printheads or multi-line coding as production needs grow. With maintenance-free operation, flexible print sizes, and advanced software for date coding, batch numbering, and regulatory compliance, it provides manufacturers with a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable solution for high-speed, industrial coding and marking.