System Specifications

• Printer Type – Large character ink jet printer
• Character Height – .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” (1cm) in 5 x 5 matrix, or .375” (1cm) in 7 x 5 matrix; .25”( .6cm) in 5 x 5 matrix
• Character Set – 61 character ASCII set
• Print Speed – 20 feet/minute (6.1m/minute) to 200 feet/minute (61m/minute) line speed; optional extended character width firmware allows for print speeds slower than 20 feet/minute
• Message Length – 60 characters per message; 64 memory locations
• Communication – RS-232C, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 start, 1 stop, Asynch
• Software Features – 24-hour clock, Julian date, counter, lot counter
• Operating Features – Dot size, print delay, character width, photocell on/off, invert print, reverse print, purge routine
• Controller Dimensions – 12” (31cm) H x 12” (31cm) W x 5.25” (13cm) D
• Controller Weight – 10.5 lbs. (4.8kg)
• Printhead Dimensions – 3” (7.6cm) H x 1.6” (4.1cm) W x 7”(17.8cm) L; dimensions are for the printhead only – an additional 3” (7.6cm) is needed for the ink line and cabling which extends from the back of the printhead
• Product Sensor – Diffuse beam photocell (24v) or hardware sinkingsignal
• Electrical Requirements – 100 – 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.0 amp
• Cabinet Construction – Industrial gauge coated steel
• Substrate Capabilities – Porous or Non-Porous surfaces
• Air Requirements – No external air needed
• Ink Capabilities – Porous: Squid Ink SQ-60™ no-clog ink
• Ink Volume – .5 (1.89 liters) gallon bottle standard; available upgrade (water-base ink only) to 5.0gallon pail (18.93 liters)

• Spare Parts Kit – Includes spare printhead, card cage and PC board pack, air pump module, data cable and master cap
• Starter Kit – Includes ink, cleaner for flushing the system, spray bottle for cleaner, hand cleaner and lint-free wipes for the printhead
• 5-Gallon Pail Upgrade – Upgrades ink supply to 5.0 gallons (water-base ink only)
• PC Software – Communications software for PC integration
• Repeat Print Firmware – Allows continuous printing of messages
• Extended Character Firmware – Allows for print speeds slower than 20 feet/minute
• Rollaway Stand – Provides mount for the SQ/2 controller, designed with caster wheels for transportation within plant