Squid Ink® SQ/2

The Squid Ink 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.

Features & Benefits

• Run one or two print heads from the same controller.
• Easy-to-use software walks you through a series of prompts to program and save messages for printing.
• Simple to operate, virtually maintenance-free, and field upgradeable with modular components and options.
• Two models: water-based for porous surfaces or solvent-based for non-porous surfaces.
• Industrial strength hand-held input device for easy message input.
• Ability to run two print heads, allows printing on one or two sides of the product.
• 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.
• SQ/2’s state of the art input device provides quick and easy message programming and retrieval.

Character Heights Available: .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
Message Length: 60 characters per message with 64 memory locations.
Software Features: 24-hour clock, Julian date, counter, and 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 print heads 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)
Print head Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) H x 1.6" (4.1cm) W x 7" (17.8cm) L; dimensions are for the print head only – an additional 3" (7.6cm) is needed for the ink line and cabling which extends from the back of the print head.
Electrical Requirements: 110/120 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.6 amp
Operating Environment: 38°F (3°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Air Requirements: No external air needed
Ink Volume: .5 (1.89 liters) gallon bottle standard; available upgrade (water-base ink only) to 5.0-gallon pail (18.93 liters).

Spare Parts Kit: Includes spare print head, 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 print head.
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 Width Firmware: Allows for print speeds slower than 20 feet/minute.
Rollaway Stand: Provides mount for the SQ/2 controller, designed with caster wheels for transportation within plant.

Squid Ink® SQ/2 Scorpion

The SQ/2 Scorpion industrial large character ink jet printer includes upgraded software delivering more features. SQ/2 Scorpion users have the option of choosing from several print head configurations. Five different print head sizes are available, offering 12 print sizes ranging in height from 3/8" up to 1 3/4". The 1600 Series print heads offer split-line capability and the option of printing full-size characters or halfsize characters with the same print head.

Squid Ink® Vector XII

The Vector XII large character industrial ink jet printer offers the modularity and versatility that manufactures and contract packager’s need. With the ability to print up to 12 lines from 6 print heads, the Vector XII large character ink jet printer has the tools you need to get the job done. 1" and 1 3/4" print head sizes are available offering six print sizes ranging from 1/2" to 1 3/4".

Print head Options - Users have the option to use up to: Six V-1600 Series Print heads, or Six V-1600HD
Series Print heads.
Character Sizes:

V-1600 Series Print heads (16-channel dot matrix characters)
1.75" (4.45cm) at 100% 16 dot height, 0.70" (1.77cm) at 40% 7 dot height, or 0.46" (1.16cm) at 26% 5 dot height with split-line capability to print two lines of text. 1.0" (2.54cm) at 100% 16 dot height, 0.40" (1.01cm) at 40% 7 dot height, or 0.27" (0.68cm) at 26% 5 dot height with split-line capability to print two lines of text.
V-1600HD Series Print heads (32-channel hi-definition characters)
1.75" (4.45cm) at 100% 16 dot height, 0.70" (1.77cm) at 40% 7 dot height, or 0.46" (1.16cm) at 26% 5 dot height with split-line capability to print two lines of text. Message Length - 128-character length per message per board pack; 128 memory locations

Print head Dimensions* - 2.5" (6.4cm) H x 1.5" (3.8cm) W x 7" (17.8cm) L
*Dimensions are for the print head only – an additional 3" (7.6cm) is needed for the ink line and print head
cabling which extends from the back of the print head.
Electrical Requirements - 90 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 8 amps
Operating Environment - 30°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Ink Volume - 5-gallon (18.93 liter) pail or 17-gallon (64.35 liter) returnable container

Spare Parts Kit: Includes spare print head, board assembly, data cable, ink line kit and master cap.
Starter Kit: Includes ink, cleaner for flushing the system, spray bottle for cleaner, hand cleaner, print head wipes and 70mm cap wrench.
PC Software: Communications software for PC integration.
Shaft Encoder: Allows operation with variable-speed conveying systems.
Bar Code Laser Scanner: Allows scan and print message retrieval.
Low Ink Light Beacon: Beacon notifies users of low-ink situations.
Turbo-Dri Drying System: Facilitates faster drying on non-porous surfaces.
Floor Stand: Includes mounting bracket and legs with leveling feet, 57" (1.5m) total height.