The Squid Ink JetStream prints up to five lines of small-character codes on porous, non-porous, smooth, textured, and curved surfaces. It can reach line speeds of up to 1,000 ft/min when printing a single line in a 5 × 5 font. Its 10.1″ color touchscreen, quick-load messages, and USB database printing help operators manage changing codes. CleanJet™ one-button self-cleaning and quick-disconnect components simplify startup, shutdown, and routine maintenance.
User Benefits
- Prints up to five lines of text for small-character product coding
- Reaches line speeds up to 1,000 ft/min with a single line in a 5 × 5 font
- Prints on a variety of porous and non-porous surfaces, including curved and textured products
- 10.1″ color touchscreen provides access to messages and print functions
- Supports variable database messages from a USB drive
- Stores up to 16 quick-load messages for fast message changes
- Onboard graphic editor allows changes to graphic elements
- CleanJet™ enables one-button automatic startup, shutdown, and printhead self-cleaning
- Quick-disconnect components and removable ink system simplify maintenance
- 750 mL ink and makeup containers can be changed without stopping production
- MEK-, acetone-, and ethanol-based ink options support different applications
- Two-year warranty from the date of shipment
Typical Applications
- Printing lot numbers and expiration dates on products
- Adding barcodes and variable codes to primary packaging
- Coding bottles, containers, and other curved or textured surfaces
- High-speed small-character coding on production lines
Technical Specs
Print Technology: Continuous inkjet (CIJ)
Standard Nozzle Size: 60 µm
Maximum Print Speed: 1,000 ft/min with one line in a 5 × 5 font
Maximum Print Lines: Five lines in a 5 × 5 font; four lines in a 7 × 5 font
Font Matrices: 5 × 5, 7 × 5, 9 × 7, 12 × 12, 16 × 16, 24 × 24, 32 × 32
Character Height: 0.07″–0.59″ (1.8–15 mm)
Maximum Throw Distance: 1.2″ (30 mm)
Display: 10.1″ LCD touchscreen, 1280 × 800 resolution
Message Storage: 8 GB
Printhead: Stainless steel with omnidirectional printing capability
Printhead Dimensions: 9.25″ L × 1.5″ diameter
Standard Printhead Cable: 9.8′; optional 13.1′ cable
Cabinet: Stainless steel; 19.3″ H × 14.6″ W × 12.2″ D
Electrical Requirements: 90–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature: 41°F–113°F (5°C–45°C)
Humidity Range: 30%–95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Weight: 53 lb (24 kg)
Warranty: Two years from shipment
Optional Accessories
- Print triggers
- Encoder
- Low-ink light
- Mounting brackets
- Stainless steel cart
- Printhead pressurization kit
- Cleaning kit
- Four-port USB hub
- Alarm beacon
- Optional JetWash automated cleaning station