Price Guns
Lynx Eight Digit Price Gun (26 x 12 Label Format) — Overview
The Lynx eight digit price gun is a robust, hand-held labelling tool designed for fast, consistent price marking in retail and stock environments. It prints a single line of up to eight digits onto compatible 26 x 12 mm labels, helping you apply clear pricing or numeric codes quickly and neatly across shelves, cartons, and individual items.
This product page may represent multiple pack options and configurations. The core tool remains the same: a one-line, eight-digit Lynx price gun suited to the common 26 x 12 label size used for everyday pricing and identification tasks.
Key Features
Eight-digit, one-line print:
Produces a single line of up to eight digits—ideal for standard retail prices, numeric codes, or simple stock identifiers.
26 x 12 mm label compatibility:
Designed around the widely used 26 x 12 label format, making it easy to source suitable labels for routine pricing and coding.
Fast, repeatable application:
Hand-held operation supports rapid labelling of multiple items with consistent placement and legibility.
Clear, readable output:
Creates a crisp numeric impression intended to be easy to read at point-of-sale and during stock handling.
Practical for back-of-house and shop floor:
Useful for both customer-facing price marking and internal identification where a simple numeric line is required.
- One-line, eight-digit numeric printing
- Uses 26 x 12 mm labels (CT4 format referenced by suppliers)
- Suitable for retail pricing and numeric coding
- Hand-held tool for quick, consistent labelling
Typical Uses
- Retail price marking on packaged goods and shelf-edge items
- Stockroom identification and simple numeric coding
- Warehouse picking and internal reference numbering
- Short-run pricing updates during promotions or seasonal changes
Lynx Eight Digit Price Gun — Full Product Guide
Choosing the right price gun is about matching the print format to your day-to-day labelling needs. If you primarily need a straightforward numeric line—such as a price, a batch reference, or a simple internal code—an eight-digit, one-line gun in the 26 x 12 label format is a practical, widely used option.
How It Works
A hand-held price gun prints characters by transferring ink from an internal ink roller onto the label as you squeeze the trigger. The label advances through the gun, receives the printed impression, and is then applied to the product surface. The numeric wheels (or bands) inside the gun are adjusted to set the digits you want to print; once set, you can apply the same price or code repeatedly across many items.
Because this model is an eight-digit, one-line format, it is best suited to numeric-only marking where you want a clean, compact line of information.
Materials and Construction
Price guns are built for frequent handling in busy environments. The body is designed to be held comfortably for repeated trigger pulls, while the internal mechanism aligns the print bands and label feed so that each label is printed and dispensed consistently. For best results, use compatible labels and keep the print area free from dust and adhesive build-up.
Label Format and Compatibility (26 x 12)
This Lynx eight digit price gun is associated with the 26 x 12 mm label size. Many suppliers refer to this as a CT4 label format for compatible Lynx models. When ordering labels, confirm the dimensions and the core/roll specification recommended for your dispenser type, and ensure the labels are intended for one-line pricing guns in this size.
If you are switching from another gun, the label size is one of the most important compatibility checks—using the correct format helps ensure smooth feeding and accurate printing.
Ink Roller Compatibility
Suppliers commonly reference a Lynx C ink roller for Lynx C-series compatible guns. Using the correct ink roller type helps maintain clear print quality and reduces smudging or faint impressions. If your print becomes light or uneven, replacing the ink roller is typically the first maintenance step.
Floor Type Compatibility
Not applicable—this is a hand-held labelling tool rather than a floor covering product.
Health and Safety
- Keep fingers clear of the dispensing edge and moving parts during operation.
- Store the gun in a clean, dry place to protect the mechanism and ink roller.
- Use only compatible labels and ink rollers to reduce the risk of jams.
- If used in food or pharmaceutical environments, follow your site’s labelling and hygiene procedures for handling tools and consumables.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Retail pricing:
Ideal for straightforward price marking where a numeric line is all that’s required.
Stock identification:
Useful for internal codes such as location numbers, batch references, or simple SKU-related numbering.
Promotions and markdowns:
Supports quick relabelling when prices change frequently.
Small businesses and independent retailers:
A practical choice for shops that need a reliable, easy-to-use pricing tool without complex multi-line formats.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
- Replace the ink roller when print becomes faint, patchy, or inconsistent.
- Use compatible labels to minimise feeding issues and reduce jams.
- Keep the label path clean—remove dust and adhesive residue periodically.
- Store correctly to prevent drying of the ink roller and to protect the mechanism.
If a label jam occurs, remove the label roll carefully and clear any torn label material before reloading. Avoid forcing the trigger if resistance is felt, as this can worsen a jam.
Case Study (Typical Scenario)
A convenience retailer receives a weekly delivery with mixed product lines and frequent price updates. Using an eight-digit, one-line price gun in the 26 x 12 format allows staff to set a price once and apply it rapidly across a full case of items. When a promotion ends, the gun can be reset to the new price and used again immediately, keeping shelf pricing consistent and reducing manual handwriting errors.
Who Is It For?
- Retailers needing fast, consistent numeric price labels
- Stockrooms and warehouses applying simple numeric identifiers
- Teams that prefer a compact one-line label rather than larger multi-line formats
- Businesses that want a commonly supported label size (26 x 12) for easier replenishment
Colours / Features Available
This listing may include multiple options depending on pack configuration. The key functional feature is the one-line, eight-digit print format designed for 26 x 12 labels.
Sizes Available
As a configurable listing, pack quantities may vary. The label size associated with this gun is 26 x 12 mm. If you require specific label roll specifications (such as adhesive type or roll quantity), select the appropriate compatible labels separately.
Need compatible supplies?
If you are ordering labels or ink rollers alongside the gun, match them to the 26 x 12 label format and the compatible Lynx ink roller type referenced by suppliers for this model family.