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Q: What industries does Factronics USA serve?
A: We serve food & beverage, pharmaceutical/compounding, cosmetics/beauty, and other industrial manufacturers across the Southeast US — primarily Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Q: What equipment do you sell?
A: We provide coding and marking equipment (Linx 9800 Series CIJ printers, laser coders, thermal transfer overprinters), inspection systems (Anritsu X-Ray, checkweighers, metal detectors), and packaging machinery (VFFS, case erectors, sealers). We also offer Linx SureClean® automatic wash stations and Iris® vision verification systems.
Q: Do you offer on-site demonstrations?
A: Yes! We have a mobile demo van equipped with the Linx 9800 Series. We bring it to your facility so you can see the equipment coding on your actual packaging. Visits are scheduled 2–3 business days in advance and are completely free with no obligation.
Q: How much does a Linx 9800 Series printer cost?
A: Pricing varies based on configuration and application. The Linx 9800 Series ranges from entry-level (9810) to full-color Spectrum (9840). We offer leasing options to manage upfront costs. Contact us for a customized quote based on your production needs.
Q: Do you handle installation and validation?
A: Yes — turnkey installation and commissioning are included. We provide complete IQ/OQ/PQ documentation that is FDA audit-ready. Your team doesn't need to do anything. On-site operator training in English or Spanish is also included.
Q: What is PrintProtect® battery backup?
A: PrintProtect® is a feature on the Linx 9800 Series that keeps the printer running for up to 3 minutes during a power interruption — enough time to maintain code placement and avoid production waste. It also allows moving the printer between lines without restarting.
Q: What is SureClean® automatic wash?
A: SureClean® is an automatic printhead cleaning station for the Linx 9800 Series. It cleans and dries the printhead in under 5 minutes using 11 precision jets — without operator contact with cleaning fluids. No engineer needed.
Q: What is DSCSA and how does Factronics help with compliance?
A: DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to have electronic, interoperable product tracing at the lot level. The Linx 9830 and 9840 include a built-in GS1 Data Matrix builder and REST API for ERP integration, making serialization straightforward for small to mid-size pharma labs.
Q: What areas do you provide service and support in?
A: We're based in Medley, FL — 15 minutes from Doral and Hialeah. We provide same-day service within Miami-Dade County and next-day service across the Southeast US (FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, AL). Support is available in English and Spanish.
Q: Do you work with small manufacturers or only large companies?
A: We specialize in helping small to mid-size manufacturers (5–100 employees). Our equipment scales from 50 units to 50,000+ units. We offer leasing options, and our handheld and laser solutions have no minimum volume requirements.
Q: What is your service area?
A: We serve manufacturers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. If you're outside this area, we can connect you with a Linx distributor in your region.
Q: What is the Linx Iris® vision system?
A: Iris® is a code verification camera that checks every printed code for presence, position, character quality, and legibility. It doesn't require an external PC. It integrates directly with the Linx 9800 Series and flags any code that doesn't meet quality standards.
Q: Do you offer financing or leasing?
A: Yes — we coordinate leasing and financing options to help manage upfront equipment costs. Most equipment pays for itself within 4–6 months through reduced downtime and consumable savings.