Price Guns
Lynx C-10A Alpha/Numeric Price Gun — a robust, hand-held labelling tool designed for fast, consistent marking of products with clear, easy-to-read characters. The C-10A format is widely used for retail and stock control where you need more than just a price: it can be used for short codes such as dates, batch references, staff initials, department codes, promotions, or simple “WAS/NOW” style messaging (depending on how you set the character bands).
As a 1-line, 10-character alphanumeric gun, it’s built to help you label items quickly and uniformly across shelves, cartons, and individual products. It is commonly paired with CT4 / 26×12 mm labels, making it a practical choice when you want a compact label size that still provides enough space for a meaningful code. (Label and ink compatibility can vary by supplier listing, so always match your labels and ink roller to the gun model and label specification.)
Key Features
1-line, 10-character alphanumeric print
Print up to 10 characters on a single line, using a mix of letters and numbers for flexible coding and pricing workflows.
Compatible with CT4 / 26×12 mm labels
Designed for use with CT4-format labels (commonly listed as 26×12 mm), a popular size for compact product marking.
Fast, repeatable labelling
A hand-held gun format helps teams apply consistent labels quickly—useful for busy retail floors, stockrooms, and packing benches.
Clear, uniform impressions
Price guns are designed to deliver consistent character alignment and legibility when used with the correct labels and ink roller.
Practical for pricing and coding
Alphanumeric capability supports more than pricing—ideal for short internal codes, date/batch references, and promotional identifiers.
- 1 line printing format
- Up to 10 characters per label
- Alphanumeric character set (letters + numbers)
- CT4 / 26×12 mm label compatibility (as commonly specified)
- Hand-held for quick application
Typical Uses
- Retail shelf-edge and product pricing
- Stock identification and internal coding
- Date or batch-style short codes (where appropriate)
- Promotional and markdown labelling
- Warehouse picking and packing references
Lynx C-10A Alpha/Numeric Price Gun — Full Product Guide
Choosing the right price gun is mostly about matching three things: what you need to print (characters and layout), the label format (size and shape), and the working environment (volume, surfaces, and handling). The Lynx C-10A is positioned as a practical, everyday tool for teams that want a compact label but still need enough characters to print meaningful information.
How It Works
A price gun prints by transferring ink from an ink roller onto the label as the internal print mechanism presses the selected characters. You set the required characters using the adjustment dials/bands, then squeeze the handle to print and advance the next label. This repeatable action is what makes price guns so effective for high-volume labelling compared with handwriting or individually printing small labels.
For best results, use the gun with the correct label specification and a compatible ink roller. If impressions become faint or patchy, it’s typically a sign the ink roller needs replacing or the gun needs a quick clean.
Materials and Construction
Hand-held price guns are designed for frequent use, with a durable body and a mechanism intended to withstand repeated trigger pulls. While exact construction details can vary by production batch and supplier listing, the key practical point is that the gun is built for day-to-day retail and warehouse handling. Treat it like a precision tool: avoid dropping it, store it clean and dry, and keep labels protected from dust and moisture.
Label Format and Print Area
The Lynx C-10A is commonly specified for CT4 / 26×12 mm labels. This label size is popular because it balances compactness with readability. With a 10-character line, you can typically fit a price, a short code, or a combination (for example, a department letter plus a numeric price), depending on your chosen character set and spacing.
Tip: If you are switching from another gun, confirm your current label roll is CT4/26×12 mm and that the core/roll configuration matches what your gun expects. Even small differences in label format can affect feeding and print alignment.
Floor Type Compatibility (Where You’ll Use It)
Because this is a hand-held tool, “floor compatibility” is really about workstation and workflow compatibility. The C-10A suits environments such as:
- Retail shop floors (pricing and markdowns)
- Stockrooms (coding and identification)
- Warehouse benches (pick/pack references)
- Back-office admin areas (batch labelling tasks)
In dusty environments, keep label rolls sealed until use and wipe the gun periodically to prevent debris affecting the print mechanism.
Health and Safety
Price guns are straightforward to use, but good practice helps prevent minor injuries and reduces waste:
- Keep fingers clear of the dispensing edge when applying labels.
- Use stable surfaces when labelling small items to avoid slips.
- Store safely when not in use to prevent accidental drops.
- Replace ink rollers carefully and wash hands after handling ink components.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
The alphanumeric format is the main advantage of the C-10A. It’s useful when you need to encode information beyond a simple numeric price. Common use cases include:
- Pricing with context: add a letter prefix/suffix to indicate department, promotion, or tax category.
- Short internal codes: staff initials, location codes, or supplier references.
- Promotions and markdowns: consistent “NOW” pricing or promotional identifiers (depending on your character set).
- Stock rotation support: short date-style codes where your process requires it.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
Keeping a price gun performing well is mostly about labels, ink, and cleanliness:
- Use the correct labels: mismatched label sizes can cause misfeeds and poor alignment.
- Replace the ink roller when print becomes faint or uneven.
- Keep it clean: wipe external surfaces and remove adhesive residue carefully.
- Store label rolls properly: keep rolls in a cool, dry place to protect adhesive performance.
- Avoid forcing the mechanism: if a label jams, clear it gently rather than pulling hard.
Troubleshooting quick checks:
If labels aren’t feeding smoothly, confirm the roll is loaded correctly and that the label path is clear. If printing is light, check the ink roller and ensure the gun is being pressed firmly and evenly during application.
Case Study (Typical Workflow Example)
Scenario: A small retailer receives mixed stock weekly and needs to price items quickly while also marking a simple department code for internal reporting.
- The team sets the first character as a department letter and the remaining characters as the price.
- Using CT4/26×12 mm labels, they can apply compact, consistent labels that fit a wide range of packaging sizes.
- Because the gun is hand-held and repeatable, pricing can be completed rapidly during goods-in, reducing time spent on the shop floor later.
This kind of workflow highlights why alphanumeric guns are popular: they support both customer-facing pricing and internal coding without needing separate labels.
Who Is It For?
- Retailers who need fast, consistent pricing and markdown labelling
- Warehouse and stockroom teams who want quick identification codes
- Small businesses looking for a practical, non-electronic labelling method
- Operations teams that need simple, repeatable coding without a full print system
Colours / Features Available
Some listings for price guns may vary by bundle, included accessories, or configuration. Because configurable product pages can represent multiple variants, check the options on the product page for what’s included (for example, whether labels or an ink roller are supplied) and any available variations.
Sizes Available
This product is a hand-held gun rather than a size-graded item. The key “size” consideration is the label format it uses. The Lynx C-10A is commonly specified for CT4 / 26×12 mm labels. If you need a different label size or a different number of print bands/lines, consider an alternative gun format designed for that label specification.
Need help choosing labels?
Match your label rolls to the CT4/26×12 mm specification and confirm adhesive type (permanent or removable) based on your application surface and whether labels need to be removed cleanly.