SQ/2
SCORPION
INK JET PRINTING SYSTEM
Quality,EconomicalInk JetPrinting
Squid Ink Lets You Have It Your Way User-Friendly System
The SQ/2 Scorpion
ink jet printing system offers the durability,versatility and productivity that you have come to rely on from Squid Ink. SQ/2 Scorpion offers more options for making your
mark: water-based systems for printing on porous surfaces like
corrugated cases,orsolvent-based systems for printing on non-porous products like plastics, metals or more. No matter what product you need to print, SQ/2 Scorpion has the functionality
to get the job done right. The SQ/2 Scorpion is designed to work as an integral part of your
day-to-day packaging operation. SQ/2 Scorpion’s state of the art
input device provides quick and easy message programming and
retrieval for the 128 message locations of 128 characters each.
Resident software in the input device walks the user through a
series of prompts to program and save each message for printing
on-demand. If necessary, the input device can be removed to
prevent programming errors on the plant floor. The system also can be programmed and maintained with a PC through a standard
RS-232 port. SQ/2 Scorpion’s easy-to-use design and user-friendly
software makes everyone involved a smooth operator.
True Versatility For Your Needs
SQ/2 Scorpion users have the option of choosing from several
printhead configurations. Five different print sizes are available:
3/8 , 1/2 , 3/4 , 1 or 1-3/4 character height. All printheads arecapable of printing at 100% or 70% character height, offering 12
print sizes ranging from 1/4
Innovative Technology, Proven Reliability
SQ/2 Scorpion utilizes Squid Ink’s patented micro-channeling
technology, eliminating the need for a costly array of fluid valves.
Squid Ink’s proven plunger technology distributes
ink through a
series of channels, keeping production and maintenance costs to a
minimum, especially when compared to the costly valve technology
common in most
ink jet printers today. to 1-3/4 in height. The 1 and 1-3/4 (1600 Series) printheads even offer split-line capability and the
option of printing full-size characters or half-size characters with the
same printhead. That’s three different character sizes from oneprinthead. Whether you need separate printheads to print messageson two sides of a box, or a single printhead to print split-line small
characters on one side of a box, the SQ/2 Scorpion provides a
solution. Best of all, each printhead is field-installable for future
upgrade to meet your application’s changing requirements.
Less Maintenance = Less Downtime
The SQ/2 Scorpion is engineered inside and out for industrial-
strength operation. Heavy-duty gauge, coated steel cabinetry
ensures continuous operation in rugged, real world environments. In fact, the Series 1600 printheads, encased in sturdy, stainless steel
framework, are completely sealed and resistant to dust and water. If the printer does fail, however, a fix can be completed in less than
five minutes. Quick and easy-to-install replacement printheads,
circuit boards and air pump modules minimize downtime and
eliminate costly service calls. Best of all, the water-based SQ/2
Scorpion utilizes Squid Ink’s patented
More Brain. More Brawn.
The SQ/2 Scorpion is upgraded with software features that
ink jet
users need most: increased memory locations for up to 128
messages, the ability to automatically print a manufacturing date
and an expiration date, as well as a shift organizer to automatically
separate and code different work shifts within your packaging
operation. The SQ/2 Scorpion also comes standard with a shaft
encoder input for packagers using a variable speed conveyer. On the hardware side, the SQ/2 Scorpion features a built-in central air gauge to view regulated air pressure within the system
and fine-tune your print quality. SQ-60™ no-clog
ink, allowingusers to leave the
ink in their printheads for an extended period of
time without flushing or cleaning, making it the most cost-effective,
low maintenance
ink jet printing system in it’s class.
