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Xandex complies with the widely-recognized JEDEC Standard “JESD46” which stipulates: “Lack of acknowledgement of the PCN within 30 days constitutes acceptance of change”. Xandex notifies customers of changes that affect the form, fit or function of a product at least 90 days before its implementation.

Xandex also complies with JEDEC Standard JESD48 for product discontinuance, which stipulates "a minimum of 6 months from the notice to place final orders, and 12 months from the notice for final shipments."

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Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: 02-JANUARY-2024 SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 01-AUGUST-2024 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 31-JULY-2024	PCN 100039-A PCN 100039-FAQ	350-0027	Micro Z Controller Cartridge valve change from an o-ring seal design to a diaphragm seal design. Controller firmware updated to optimize the valve open time.	Reliability improvement at low controller settings.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: 02-SEPTEMBER-2022 SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: 15-SEPTEMBER-2022 FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 01-OCTOBER-2022 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 30-SEPTEMBER-2022	PCN 100037-A	See Appendix 1 for complete product.	Increased thread pitch of z adjust to allow more precise Z setup for smaller dot performance.	As dot size requirements decrease, improved Z setup accuracy is required.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: 03-OCTOBER-2022 SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: 14-OCTOBER-2022 LAST DATE TO PLACE FINAL ORDER: 30-SEPTEMBER-2022 LAST SHIPMENT DATE: 31-MARCH-2023	PCN 100038-A PCN 100038-FAQ	See Appendix for complete product list to be discontinued.	New Micro-Z inker base design has been developed with increased resolution of both motorized and manual Z plane adjustment to allow more precise Z setup, a new Precision shuttle for improved dot geometry, highly repeatable dot placement, simplified shuttle maintenance and production of smaller ink dots. A new pneumatic controller design incorporating isolated cartridge and pneumatic air supplies, a new cartridge valve, and updated firmware has been developed for use with the new Manual and Motorized- Micro Z inkers. The Micro-Z Inkers will replace the existing Motor-Z Inker models, which will be discontinued.	As dot size requirements decrease, improved Z setup accuracy and reliable small dot production is required. A redesign of the inker and and controller were required rather than modification of the existing Motorized-Z Inker and small dot Controller product offering.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
LAST DATE TO PLACE FINAL ORDER: 30-SEPTEMBER-2022 LAST SHIPMENT DATE: 31-MARCH-2023	PCN 100036-A Notification Letter	ALL CARTRIDGES USING 6993 RED INK 302-0102 302-1102 302-2102 302-2202 302-2302 302-2402 302-2602 302-2802 302-3302 302-3402 302-3602 302-4302 302-4402 303-1502 303-1602 303-1802 304-1502	Markem 6993 Red Ink is no longer available.	Dye is no longer manufactured and a suitable replacement cannot be sourced.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: 30-APRIL-2022 SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: NOW FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 01-MARCH-2022 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 28-FEBRUARY-2022	PCN 100035-C SUPERSEDES PCN 100035-B PCN 100035-B FAQ PCN 100035-A Notification Letter PCN 100035-A FAQ	Pneumatic Inker Bases and Pneumatic Shuttles used in Inker Sets. Includes New Retrofit Kits to accommodate mounting new shuttles on existing inker bases, and New Shuttle Maintenance Kit for new shuttle design. See Appendix for complete product list.	Improved Inker accuracy: increased thread pitch of Z-adjust and replacement of shuttle mechanism.	As dot size requirements decrease, improved dot placement accuracy and repeatability are required to maintain dot placement requirements.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: 01-MAY-2020 SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: 01-MAY-2020 FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 01-JANUARY-2021 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 31-DECEMBER-2020 Notification Letter	PCN 100031-C SUPERSEDES PCN 100031-B PCN 100031-A	8104 Blk DM-2 Cartridge 306-1521 306-1621 306-1821 8104 Blk DM-2.3 Cartridge 307-1521 307-1621 307-1821	Replacement of the black dye used in 8104 Xandex Inks.	The black dye used in Xandex Inks has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Replacement dyes from the same manufacturer are undergoing qualification testing.

INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: COMPLETE SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: 01-MAY-2019 FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 01-OCTOBER-2019 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 30-SEPTEMBER-2019 Notification Letter See PCN-100031-A for related information	PCN 100027-D SUPERSEDES PCN 100027-C PCN 100027-B PCN 100027-A	All cartridges using 7824 Black Ink, 7824T Black Ink or 8103 Black Ink, (see sheet 2).	Replacement of the black dye used in 7824, 7824T, and 8103 Xandex Inks.	The black dye used in Xandex Inks has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Replacement dyes from the same manufacturer are undergoing qualification testing.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: 16-JANUARY-2019 SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: 08-JANUARY-2019 FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 06-FEBRUARY-2019 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 01-JUNE-2019 Notification Letter PCN 100029 Image Reference	PCN 100029-C SUPERSEDES PCN 100029-B PCN 100029-A	See Appendix attached to PCN 100029-C	The 12VDC solenoid used in Xandex DieMark filament ink cartridge holders and hardware will be manufactured internally by Xandex rather than purchased from an outside supplier.	Supplier discontinued manufacturing the Xandex solenoid.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: COMPLETE SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: NOW FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 06-FEBRUARY-2019 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 01-JUNE-2019 Notification Letter PCN 100028 Image Reference	PCN 100028-E SUPERSEDES PCN 100028-D PCN 100028-C PCN 100028-B PCN 100028-A	See Appendix attached to PCN 100028-E	The 24VDC solenoid used in Xandex DieMark filament ink cartridge holders and hardware will be manufactured internally by Xandex rather than purchased from an outside supplier.	Supplier discontinued manufacturing the Xandex solenoid.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: COMPLETE SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: NOW FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 01-SEPTEMBER-2018 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 31-DECEMBER-2018 Notification Letter	PCN 100026-A	Holder, S3-12C10 P/N 315-0008, 315-0010, 315-0011	Solenoid manufacturer change.	Current solenoid manufacturer discontinued production.

INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: COMPLETE SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: 11-JUNE-2018 FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 01-JANUARY-2019 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 31-DECEMBER-2018 Notification Letter	PCN 100025-B SUPERSEDES PCN 100025-A	All ink cartridges with 6990 Black Ink, 6993 Black Ink, 6993 Red Ink, or 6997 Black Ink (See Appendix for specific part numbers)	All Markem-Imaje 699X types of ink are reformulated by replacing phenolic resin.	Bisphenol A greater than 0.1% was discovered in the ink material testing; the phenolic resin was determined to be the source and is being replaced with a different phenolic resin.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: COMPLETE SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: NOW FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT (AS EARLY AS): 30-JUNE-2018 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 31-JULY-2018 Notification Letter	PCN 100024-B SUPERSEDES PCN 100024-A	All Pneumatic Controllers P/N: 350-0002, 350-0013, 350-0018, 350-0022, 350-0023 All Pneumatic Inker Sets (including controller) P/N: 340-0901, 340-1100, 340-1101, 340-1103, 340-1105, 340-1200, 340-1205, 340-1410, 340-1411, 340-1412, 340-4112, 340-4115, 340-4116, 340-4215, 340-4216, 340-4217, 340-4218, 340-5100, 340-5200, 340-5210	Pneumatic Controller digital cartridge actuation counter changes from a 6 digit to an 8 digit unit.	6 Digit Counter is no longer available from the supplier.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: COMPLETE SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: NOW FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT: 01-NOVEMBER-2017 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 31-OCTOBER-2017 Notification Letter	PCN 100023-D SUPERSEDES PCN 100023-C PCN 100023-B PCN 100023-A	All DM-2 303-15XX 303-16XX 303-18XX 306-15XX 306-16XX 306-18XX All DM-2.3 304-15XX 304-15XX 304-18XX 307-15XX 307-16XX 307-18XX	A different polypropylene compound is being used to manufacture the plastic DM-2 and DM-2.3 cartridge components.	The polypropylene compound used for cartridge has been discontinued by the manufacturer and a replacement compound with identical characteristics is not available.

INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: COMPLETED SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: NOW FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT: IMMEDIATELY (19-MAY-2017) LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): NO LONGER AVAILABLE Notification Letter FEBRUARY 2017 DEVIATION NOTIFICATION(also included with PCN file)	PCN 100022-A	Xandex DieMark ink cartridge products: 201-1546, 302-1151, 302-2151, 302-2251, 302-2351, 302-2451, 302-2651, 302-2658, 302-2851, 302-3371, 302-3451, 302-3651, 302-4351, 302-4451, 303-1551, 303-1651, 303-1851, 304-1551, 304-1651, 304-1851	Viscosity of Ink specification changed from 650 to 720 cPs to 690 to 830 cPs. this change was implemented by deviation on 27-Feb-2017.	To maintain dot size consistency with currently available raw materials, an increase in viscosity is required.

INTERNAL TESTING COMPLETE: COMPLETED SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: NOW FIRST SHIPMENT OF CHANGED PRODUCT: IMMEDIATELY (04-APR-2016) LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO MATERIAL AVAILABILITY): 15-JUL-2016 Notification Letter PCN-100021 FAQ PCN-100021 Label Images	PCN 100021-A	All Xandex DieMark ink cartridge products: 302-XXXX 303-XXXX 304-XXXX 305-XXXX 306-XXXX 307-XXXX	Label material and background colors are changed.	Label material and adhesive changed to improve adhesion of label to cartridge.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
CANCELLED AT REVISION B ON 15- DECEMBER-2016 Rev A Notification Letter	100018-B SUPERSEDES 100018-A	RETROFIT CARTRIDGE HOLDER P/N: 315-0008, 315-0010, 315-0011	Design change will not be implemented	Cancelled at Revision B

LAST DATE TO PLACE FINAL ORDER: 14-DECEMBER-2015 LAST SHIPMENT DATE: 04-MARCH-2016 Notification Letter	100019-A	INK CARTRIDGES P/N: 302-1103, 302-2103, 302-2203, 302-2303, 302-2403, 302-2603, 302-2803, 302-3303, 302-3403, 302-3603, 302-4303, 302-4403, 303-1503, 303-1603, 303-1803, 304-1503	Products using 6993 Green Ink are being discontinued.	NA

LAST DATE TO PLACE FINAL ORDER: 14-DECEMBER-2015 LAST SHIPMENT DATE: 04-MARCH-2016 Notification Letter	100020-A	INK CARTRIDGES P/N: 302-2112, 302-2212, 302-2312, 302-2412, 302-2612, 302-2812, 302-3312, 302-3412, 302-3612, 302-4312, 302-4412, 303-1512, 303-161,2 303-1812, 304-1512, 304-1612, 304-1812	Products using 6997 Red Ink are being discontinued.	NA
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
COMPLETE INTERNAL AND THIRD PARTY QUALIFICATION TESTING: COMPLETE SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER: 05-OCTOBER-2015 FIRST SHIPMENT AS EARLY AS: 14-DECEMBER-2015 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY): 14-MARCH-2016 Notification Letter and FAQ	100017-A	PNEUMATIC CONTROLLER P/N: 350-0002, 350-0013, 350-0018, 350-0022, 350-0023 The following SKUs contain the affected Pneumatic Controller assembly: 340-0101, 340-0901, 340-1100, 340-1101, 340-1103, 340-1105, 340-1200, 340-1205, 340-1206, 340-1410, 340-141,1 340-1412, 340-4112, 340-4115, 340-4116, 340-4215, 340-4216, 340-411,7 340-5100, 340-5200, 340-5210	Unit redesigned to use new external power supply; new sheet metal and printed circuit boards.	Internal power supply components are no longer available; redesigned with external power supply.

SAMPLES AVAILABLE TO ORDER 26-JANUARY-2015 FIRST SHIPMENT AS EARLY AS 12-APRIL-2015 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) 04-MAY-2015 Notification Letter and FAQ	100012-A	ALL INK CARTRIDGES WITH GREEN 6993 INK P/N: 302-1103, 302-2103 302-2203, 302-2303 302-2403, 302-2603 302-2803, 302-3303 302-3403, 302-3603 302-4303, 302-4403 303-1503, 303-1603 303-1803, 304-1503	A different dye is being used in this ink product. This PCN will be revised by first shipment date to include the first batch number of 6993 Green ink for changed product identification.	Dye used in this product is no longer available from the manufacturer.

FIRST SHIPMENT AS EARLY AS 13-OCTOBER-2014 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) 31-DECEMBER-2014 Notification Letter Frequently Asked Questions	100016-A	110-0313, 210-0501 210-0503, 210-0504 315-0003, 315-0004 315-0005, 330-0601 330-0605, 330-1603	Solenoid coil ((PN 110-0313) used in inker actuator is replaced with an alternative coil (PN 110-0318).	Existing solenoid coil has been discontinued by the manufacturer and exact replacement is not available.
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
FIRST SHIPMENT AS EARLY AS 01-SEPTEMBER-2014 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) 31-AUGUST-2014 Notification Letter Frequently Asked Questions SAMPLES	100011-A	All DM-1, DM-1.25 and DMS Ink Catridge Products, P/N: 302-XXXX, 305-XXXX All DM-2 and DM-2.3 Ink Cartridge Products, P/N: 303-XXXX, 304-XXXX, 306-XXXX, 307-XXXX Diemark Ink Remover Products, P/N: 204-8000 and 204-8001	Adding 'Code 39' bar coding to Ink Cartridge Clamshell Label. Adding 'Code 39' bar coding label to Diemark Ink Remover Cans. Bar code to comply with specification ISO/IEC 16388.	Customer requests and reduce handling errors at Xandex

LAST DATE TO PLACE ORDER: 15-MAY-2014 LAST SHIPMENT DATE: 15-NOVEMBER-2014 Notification Letter	100013-A	V4400 Probe Card Ring P/N 230-0461	Product Discontinuance: Notice of last time buy.	NA

LAST DATE TO PLACE ORDER: 15-MAY-2014 LAST SHIPMENT DATE: 15-NOVEMBER-2014 Notification Letter	100014-A	V4400 INNER LIP SEAL P/N 371-0031 V4400 OUTER LIP SEAL P/N 371-0032	Product Discontinuance: Notice of last time buy.	NA
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
FIRST SHIPMENT AS EARLY AS 06-JANUARY-2014 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) 31-MARCH-2014 Notification Letter	100009-B	ALL XANDEX DIEMARK INK CARTRIDGE PRODUCTS	Ink cartridge clamshell packaging material change.	Current material requires addition of topical static dissipative treatment that is difficult to control and leaves an oily film on clamshell; the new clamshell material has embedded ESD controls.

FIRST SHIPMENT AS EARLY AS: 05-AUGUST-2013 LAST SHIPMENT OF UNCHANGED PRODUCT: 31-DECEMBER-2013 Notification Letter	100004-A	Pneumatic Controller P/N: 350-0002 350-0006 350-0012 350-0013 350-0015 350-0018 350-0019 350-0021 350-0022 The following SKUs contain the affected Pneumatic Controller assembly: 340-0101 340-0901 340-1100 340-1101 340-1103 340-1105 340-1106 340-1107 340-1200 340-1205 340-1206 340-1410 340-1411 340-1412 340-4105 340-4112 340-4115 340-4116 340-4205 340-4215 340-4216 340-4217 340-5100 340-5200 340-5201 340-5210	Controller firmware modified to work with new microcontroller (chip)	Microcontroller no longer available and firmware compatible replacement not available
Effective Date DD-MONTH-YEAR	PCN No.	Part Number(s)	Description	Reason for Change
31-JULY-2013 100002-B Update Notification Initial 100002-A Notification Letter	100002-B SUPERSEDES PCN 100002-A	Cartridges with 6990 Black Ink: 302-1121 302-2121 302-2221 302-2321 302-2421 302-2621 302-2628 302-2821 302-3321 302-3421 302-3621 302-4321 302-4421 303-1521 303-1621 303-1821 304-1521 304-1621 304-1821	Dye used in 6990 Ink is being produced at a different manufacturing location. PCN 100002-B modifies the effective date of PCN 100002-A from May 1, 2013 to as late as July 31, 2013.	Dye manufacturer transferred production to a different facility.

01-MAY-2013 Notification Letter	100006-A	361-0035-02	Additional manufacturing location for DUT Connector interposer (China).	Additional source of supply.

01-MARCH-2013 Notification Letter	100001-A	All DM-2 and DM-2.3 Ink Cartridge Products Part numbers: 303-XXXX, 304-XXXX, 306-XXXX, 307-XXXX	Modified cartridge threads for the air fitting to improve sealing.	Quality Improvement: Reduce air/ink leaks at air fitting threads.

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