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 | 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 |
