The Squid Ink CoPilot Gemini prints up to 5.6″ high, making it a practical choice for replacing labels with text, barcodes, and logos printed directly on cartons and cases. It supports porous and non-porous surfaces and produces detailed output at up to 360 dpi vertical resolution.
Its 4.3″ full-color touchscreen and Orion software make messages easy to manage. An active ink system provides flexible printhead positioning, while 500 mL snap-in cartridges help operators change ink quickly.
User Benefits
- Prints directly on cartons and cases to reduce the need for applied labels and pre-printed packaging
- Provides up to 5.6″ of print height for large-format codes, text, and graphics
- Produces scannable barcodes and sharp graphics at up to 360 dpi vertical resolution
- Prints at speeds up to 220 ft/min at 150 dpi
- Supports porous and non-porous surfaces with oil-based, solvent-based, and UV-curable inks
- Active ink system allows the printhead to tilt or rotate without adjusting ink supply height
- 4.3″ full-color touchscreen provides access to messages and print functions
- Orion software supports variable data, dates, counters, barcodes, and logos
- 500 mL snap-in cartridges allow quick ink changes
- USB and Ethernet connections support message transfer and integration
- Multiple printers can be managed through one central Orion PC
- Optional SquidCheck system can check that printed barcodes are present, scannable, and accurate
Typical Applications
- Replacing thermal transfer labels on cartons and cases
- Printing GS1 barcodes and product information directly on packaging
- Adding lot numbers, expiration dates, and other variable data
- Printing large logos and graphics on porous or non-porous surfaces
Technical Specifications
Print Technology: Piezo impulse printhead
Maximum Print Height: 5.6″ (14.2 cm)
Vertical Print Resolution: Up to 360 dpi
Horizontal Print Resolution: 150 or 300 dpi
Print Speed: Up to 220 ft/min at 150 dpi; up to 110 ft/min at 300 dpi
Touchscreen: 4.3″ full-color display
Ink Cartridge Volume: 500 mL
Supported Surfaces: Porous and non-porous
Product Sensor: External photocell; optional encoder
Connections: One USB host and one Ethernet input
Maximum Message Length: 120″ (3.05 m)
Message Storage: Approximately 1,000+ messages in 1 GB of storage
Electrical Requirements: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 216 VA maximum
Operating Temperature: 34°F–104°F (1°C–40°C)
Certifications: CE, TÜV, FCC, UL, CSA
Optional Accessories
- Encoder
- Barcode laser scanner
- External light beacon
- Wireless USB device and router
- Windows tablet, conveyor mounting bracket
- Floor stand
- Spring-loaded printhead bracket
- Starter kit