Squid Ink SQ2 SCORPION INK JET PRINTING SYSTEM

    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