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
Rp. CALL
