Squid Ink SQ2

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

SQ/2 Exchange Program

Eliminates the need for costly service calls and minimizes downtime; troubled 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

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 sinking signal

Electrical Requirements

110/120 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.6 amp

Cabinet Construction

Industrial gauge coated steel

Operating Environment

38°F (3°C) to 122°F (50°C)

Substrate Capabilities

Porous or Non-Porous surfaces

Air Requirements

No external air needed

Ink Capabilities

Porous: Squid Ink SQ-60™ no-clog ink

Non-Porous: Several Squid Ink solvent based fluids to meet adhesion and dry time needs

Ink Volume

.5 (1.89 liters) gallon bottle standard; available upgrade (water-base ink only) to 5.0 gallon pail

(18.93 liters