System Specification

• Print Technology – Piezo impulse printhead technology
• Maximum Print Height – 1.4” per printhead, 2.8” total
• Vertical Print Resolution – 185 dpi capable of printing razor-sharp graphics, small character text, and scannable bar codes
• Horizontal Print Resolution – 205 dpi
• Print Speed – Up to 135 feet/min. (41 m/min.) @ 205 dpi
• Time & Date – Internal real time clock with battery back-up
• Product Sensor – External diffuse beam photocell standard
• Communication Interface – One USB host and one Ethernet input
• Touchscreen – 4.3” (10.9 cm) full color touchscreen display
• Ink Cartridge Volume – 500ml cartridge or bag
• Low Ink Indicator – Message alert on touchscreen, LED light beacon optional
• Substrate Capabilities – Porous or Non-Porous surfaces
• Electrical Requirements – 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Operating Environment – 34°F – 104°F (1° – 40°C)
• Agency Certifications – CE, TUV, FCC

Software Specification

• Time & Date – Full time and date functionality including expiration date and Julian Dates.
• Item Numbering – Sixteen counters, one of which can be a daily counter and production counter
• Shift Codes – Four programmable shift codes with automatic rollover
• Bar Codes – All standard bar codes including 2D
• Fonts – Arial, Arial Bold, Arial International, Arial Monospaced, Courier, Tahoma Bold and Lucida resident fonts for use in variable data elements. Static elements in any Windows® font
• Logos – Most image files supported with Orion Graphical Interface Software
• Printing Features – Reverse, invert, rotate, repeat. Print on/off button
• Message Length – Up to 180”
• Number of Messages – 4GB storage space will store approximately 1000+ messages
• Ink Usage – Shown in Orion™ PC Software
• User Data Prompts – Prompts for user input at start of print job by manual input on touchscreen
• Bluetooth Connectivity – For connectivity with Bluetooth keyboards
• Wireless Connectivity – For wireless connection between PC or tablet and printer controller
• Database Capability – Ethernet communication protocol for external communication
• Languages – English, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian

• Encoder – For operation with variable speed conveyors
• Bar Code Laser Scanner – Allows scan and print message retrieval
• External Light Beacon – Indicates low ink levels
• Wireless USB Device and Router – For wireless connectivity
• Windows Tablet – Pre-loaded with Orion software; includes mounting bracket with swivel arm, USB to ethernet cable and stylus
• Conveyor Mounting Bracket – Provides stable mount to conveyor or other material handling equipment
• Floorstand – Includes mounting brackets and legs with leveling feet; 59” (1.5m) total height
• Pigmented Ink Agitation System – Allows for printing of pigmented inks
• Starter Kit – Includes ink, cleaner and flush solution, printhead wipes, hand cleaner and latex gloves