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SQ/2

LARGE CHARACTER INK JET PRINTING SYSTEM

SQ/2 Printing System Components

•Controller cabinet and ink delivery system•One or two printhead(s) and printhead mounting bracket(s) •Printhead data cable(s) and ink line(s) •Photocell product sensor and photocell mounting bracket•Industrial-strength hand-held input device The SQ/2 utilizes water-based or solvent-based inks for printing on awide range of porous and non-porous surfaces.

SQ/2 Printing System Specifications

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 Squid Ink’s patented SQ-60™ no-clog ink allowsusers to leave ink in theirprinthead without having toflush their system. 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 additional3 (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) Run one or two printheads; select fromthree different printheadsizes; all components arefield-installable. Substrate Capabilities Porous or Non-Porous surfaces Air Requirements No external air needed Ink Capabilities Porous: Squid Ink SQ-60™ no-clog inkNon-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)

SQ/2 Optional Accessories

Spare Parts Kit Includes spare printhead, card cage and PC board pack, air pump module, data cable and master cap Starter Kit Includes ink, cleaner for flushing the system, spray bottle for cleaner, hand cleaner and lint-free wipes for the printhead 5-Gallon Pail Upgrade Upgrades ink supply to 5.0 gallons (water-base ink only) PC Software Communications software for PC integration Repeat Print Firmware Allows continuous printing of messages Extended Character Allows for print speeds slower than 20 feet/minute Width FirmwareRollaway Stand An industrial-strength input device providesquick and easy messageprogramming. Provides mount for the SQ/2 controller, designed with caster wheels for transportation within plant Installation and Training On-site installation and training available

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