Price Guns
Lynx C-W17 10/7 Two-Line Price Gun (2-Line Pricing & Labelling Gun)
The Lynx C-W17 is a robust, hand-held two-line price gun designed for fast, consistent pricing and coding on self-adhesive labels. Using a 10 x 7 character layout (commonly referred to as “10/7”), it lets you print two lines of information in one squeeze—ideal when you need a clear selling price plus an additional line for dates, codes, or internal reference details. This style of two-line labeller is widely used in retail, stockrooms, and back-of-house operations where speed, legibility, and repeatability matter.
Whether you’re pricing individual items, marking promotions, or adding batch/date codes for rotation, the C-W17 format helps keep labels tidy and easy to read at a glance. It’s a practical choice for busy teams because it reduces handwriting, improves consistency across staff, and helps maintain a professional presentation on shelves and products.
Key Features
Two-line 10/7 print layout
Print two lines of information in a 10 x 7 character arrangement, helping you combine a selling price with a second line for codes, dates, or other identifiers.
Fast, repeatable labelling
A hand-held trigger action supports quick application for high-throughput pricing tasks, helping teams label more items in less time than manual methods.
Clear, consistent results
Using set bands and a defined character layout helps standardise how pricing and codes appear across your store or warehouse.
Retail-ready presentation
Two-line labels can keep pricing and supporting information neatly separated, improving readability for staff and customers.
Compatible with common two-line label formats
This model is typically used with labels designed for Lynx C-W17 style two-line guns (often supplied in a range of colours and pre-printed options depending on your labelling needs).
- Two-line pricing and coding in one application
- 10/7 character layout for structured information
- Hand-held, trigger-operated labelling for speed
- Helps reduce handwriting and improve consistency
- Suitable for retail, stockrooms, and general product identification
Typical Uses
- Retail pricing: Apply clear shelf-ready prices to individual items quickly.
- Promotions and markdowns: Add promotional prices while keeping a second line for reference codes.
- Stock identification: Use the second line for internal codes, departments, or batch references.
- Date and rotation marking: Add date-style information where your process requires it (e.g., stock rotation systems).
- General labelling: Standardise product marking across teams and locations.
Lynx C-W17 10/7 Price Gun — Full Product Guide
Two-line price guns are a simple but powerful tool for improving the speed and consistency of product marking. The Lynx C-W17 format is popular because it balances compact label size with enough character capacity to show a clear price plus a second line of supporting information. Below is a practical guide to help you choose, set up, and use this style of labelling gun effectively.
How It Works
A two-line price gun uses rotating character bands (often called “bands” or “wheels”) to select the characters you want to print. Once set, each trigger squeeze inks the selected characters onto a label and advances the next label into position. This repeatable mechanism is ideal for batch pricing because you can label many items with the same format quickly, then adjust the bands when you need to change price or code.
Because the C-W17 is a two-line model, you can keep information separated—for example, a price on one line and a code/date on the other—helping staff read labels quickly and reducing confusion at the point of sale or during stock checks.
Materials and Construction
Hand-held pricing guns are designed for frequent use, so the key considerations are comfortable handling, reliable label feed, and consistent print quality. In day-to-day operation, the most important “materials” are often the consumables you pair with the gun:
- Labels: Two-line labels made for the C-W17 format (available in various colours and pre-printed styles depending on supplier).
- Ink roller: The replaceable ink roller that keeps print impressions crisp and legible.
Choosing good-quality labels and replacing the ink roller when print becomes faint are the simplest ways to keep results sharp and professional.
Label and Print Layout (10/7)
The “10/7” layout refers to the character arrangement across the two lines. This structured format helps you plan what information goes where. Common approaches include:
- Price-first layout: Put the selling price on the most prominent line, with a short code or date on the second line.
- Code-first layout: Use the top line for a department/batch code and the second line for price, if that suits your workflow.
Whichever approach you choose, keeping a consistent internal standard (e.g., always price on the same line) helps staff work faster and reduces mistakes.
Floor Type Compatibility
This product is a hand-held labelling tool and does not have floor compatibility requirements. Instead, “compatibility” is about matching the gun to the correct label size/format and ensuring the adhesive suits the surfaces you label (e.g., packaging films, cardboard, glass, or plastics). If you label chilled or frozen items, consider labels and adhesives designed for those conditions.
Health and Safety
Pricing guns are straightforward to use, but good practice helps prevent minor issues:
- Keep fingers clear of the dispensing area when applying labels.
- Store safely when not in use to avoid accidental trigger pulls.
- Use the correct consumables (labels and ink rollers) to prevent jams and reduce the need for forceful clearing.
- Train staff on loading labels and changing rollers to maintain consistent print quality.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
The Lynx C-W17 two-line format is particularly useful when you need more than just a price:
- Convenience stores and independent retail: Quick pricing with a second line for internal codes.
- Garden centres and hardware: Clear pricing plus department or supplier references.
- Warehousing and stockrooms: Batch marking and identification for picking and replenishment.
- Markets and pop-up retail: Fast, consistent labels without needing powered equipment.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
Routine care keeps your price gun working smoothly:
- Replace the ink roller when print becomes faint or uneven.
- Keep labels clean and dry before loading to reduce feed issues.
- Store in a clean, dry place to protect the ink roller and prevent dust build-up.
- Clear jams gently and avoid forcing the trigger if the label path is obstructed.
If you run multiple guns, keeping spare ink rollers and an extra sleeve of labels on hand can reduce downtime during busy periods.
Case Study (Example Workflow)
A small retailer receives a weekly delivery of mixed items that need individual pricing. Using a two-line 10/7 gun, the team sets the top line to the selling price and the second line to a short batch code for that week’s delivery. Staff can then label items quickly on arrival. If a customer query arises later, the batch code helps the team trace the delivery group without needing to re-check paperwork for every single item. This simple two-line approach improves speed at goods-in and supports better internal control.
Who Is It For?
- Retailers who want a fast, consistent way to apply prices to individual items
- Teams that need a second line for codes, dates, or internal references
- Stockrooms and warehouses that benefit from repeatable, standardised labelling
- Businesses looking for a practical alternative to handwritten stickers
Colours / Features Available
Two-line labels for this style of gun are commonly available in a variety of colours and may be offered as plain or pre-printed (depending on your chosen label supplier and stock range). Selecting a colour standard (e.g., one colour for promotions, another for standard pricing) can make shelf management easier.
Sizes Available
This listing may represent a configurable product with multiple options. The key requirement is selecting labels that match the Lynx C-W17 two-line format (10/7 layout). If you need different label dimensions, colours, or pre-printed styles, choose the option that matches your application and the surfaces you label.
Need labels or ink rollers?
If you’re setting up a new pricing station, consider pairing the gun with compatible two-line labels and a spare ink roller so you can keep working without interruption.