Product Change Notifications

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.