Specification of Squid Ink SQ2
The SQ/2 large character ink jet system prints high quality dot-matrix characters on a variety of products at a cost-effective price. The SQ/2 offers the lowest price per printed character in the industry today. Users can choose between two models: a water-based model for printing on porous surfaces like corrugated cartons, or as a solvent-based system for printing on non-porous product like plastics, stretch wraps, metals and more.
Printer Type
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Large character ink jet printer
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Character Height
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.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
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Character Set
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61 character ASCII set
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Print Speed
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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
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Message Length
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60 characters per message; 64 memory locations
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Communication
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RS-232C, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 start, 1 stop, Asynch
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Software Features
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24-hour clock, Julian date, counter, lot counter
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Operating Features
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Dot size, print delay, character width, photocell on/off, invert print, reverse print, purge routine
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SQ/2 Exchange Program
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Eliminates the need for costly service calls and minimizes downtime; troubled printheads and
components can be replaced in less than 5 minutes
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Controller Dimensions
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12″ (31cm) H x 12″ (31cm) W x 5.25″ (13cm) D
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Controller Weight
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10.5 lbs. (4.8kg)
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Printhead Dimensions
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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
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Product Sensor
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Diffuse beam photocell (24v) or hardware sinking signal
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Electrical Requirements
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110/120 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.6 amp
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Cabinet Construction
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Industrial gauge coated steel
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Operating Environment
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38°F (3°C) to 122°F (50°C)
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Substrate Capabilities
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Porous or Non-Porous surfaces
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Air Requirements
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No external air needed
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Ink Capabilities
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Porous: Squid Ink SQ-60™ no-clog ink
Non-Porous: Several Squid Ink solvent based fluids to meet adhesion and dry time needs
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Ink Volume
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.5 (1.89 liters) gallon bottle standard; available upgrade (water-base ink only) to 5.0 gallon pail
(18.93 liters
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