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 |
Ink Volume | .5 gallon (1.9 liters) bottle standard; available upgrade (water-base ink only) to 5.0 gallon (18.9 liters) pail |
