Printer Type |
Large character ink jet printing system |
Printhead Options |
Users have the option to use up to:
two SQ/2 printheads, or one 1600 Series printhead |
Character Heights |
SQ/2 Series Printheads (7-channel dot matrix characters)
• .75" (1.9cm) in 7 x 5 matrix; .5" (1.3cm) in 5 x 5 matrix, or
• .5" (1.3cm) in 7 x 5 matrix; .375" (1.0cm) in 5 x 5 matrix, or
• .375" (1.0cm) in 7 x 5 matrix; .25" (.6cm) in 5 x 5 matrix
1600 Series Printheads (16-channel dot matrix characters)
• 1.75" (4.5cm) in 16 x 10 matrix, with split-line capability
to print two lines of the following size characters: .75" (1.9cm)
at 7 x 5 matrix; .5" (1.3cm) in 5 x 5 matrix, or
• 1.0" (2.5cm) in 16 x 10 matrix, with split-line capability
to print two lines of the following size characters: .375" (1.0cm)
at 7 x 5 matrix; .25" (.6cm) in 5 x 5 matrix |
Character Set |
61 character ASCII set |
Print Speed |
Up to 200 feet/minute (61m/minute) line speed |
Message Length |
128 character length per message; 128 memory locations |
Communication |
RS-232C, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 start, 1 stop, Asynch |
Software Features |
Counter, lot counter, 24-hour clock, 8 or 12 hour programmable
shift code, Julian date, 3-letter month name, 3-letter weekday name,
expiration date, expiration month, expiration day, expiration year,
expiration Julian date |
Operating Features |
Dot size, print delay, character width, photocell on/off, invert print, reverse print, purge routine |
Shaft Encoder Output |
Resident software allows communication with shaft encoder for use
with variable speed conveyors |
Component Modularity |
Eliminates the need for costly service calls and minimizes downtime;
printheads and components can be replaced in less than 5 minutes |
Controller Dimensions |
12" (31cm) H x 12" (31cm) W x 5.25" (13cm) D |
Controller Weight |
10.5 lbs. (4.8kg) |
Printhead Dimensions |
SQ/2 Series Printheads: 3" (7.6cm) H x 1.6" (4.1cm) W x 7" (17.8cm) L
1600 Series Printheads: 2.5" (6.4cm) H x 1.5" (3.8cm) W x 7" (17.8cm) L
Dimensions are for the printhead only – an additional 3" (7.6cm) is
needed for the ink line and printhead cabling which extends from the
back of the printhead |
Product Sensor |
Diffuse beam photocell (24v) or hardware sinking signal |
Communication Interface |
Two RS-232 ports for connection to input device, host PC,
and PLC for input from scale, scanner or external alarm |
Air Pump |
Internal air pump module provides necessary air pressure;
external air not recommended |
Electrical Requirements |
– 90-120 VAC, 50/60Hz, 4.0 amp |
Cabinet Construction |
Industrial gauge coated steel |
Operating Environment |
Water-Based Ink: 32oF (0oC) to 120oF (50oC)
Solvent-Based Ink: 0oF (-18oC) to 120oF (50oC) |
Substrate Capabilities |
Porous or Non-Porous surfaces |
Ink Capabilities |
Porous: Squid Ink SQ-60 no-clog ink
Non-Porous: Several Squid Ink solvent based fluids to meet your
application needs for adhesion and dry time
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Ink Volume |
.5 gallon (1.9 liters) bottle standard; available upgrade
(water-base ink only) to 5.0 gallon (18.9 liters) pail
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