The SQ/2 Scorpion Large Character Inkjet Printer (DOD)

The SQ/2 Scorpion industrial large character inkjet printer includes upgraded software delivering more features. 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 printheads offer split-line capability and the option of printing full-size characters or half-size characters with the same print head.

Brains, Brawn, Versatility

SQ/2 Scorpion users have the option of choosing from several printhead configurations. Five different print sizes are available, all capable of printing at 100% or 70% character height, offering 12 print sizes ranging. The 1600 Series printheads even offer split-line capability and the option of printing full-size characters or half-size characters with the same printhead.

The SQ/2 Scorpion is upgraded with software features that inkjet 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.

  • Character Height – As baseline SQ/2, plus for 1600 Series Printheads (16-channel dot matrix characters) 1.75” in 16 x 10 matrix, with split-line capability to print two lines of the following size characters: .75” at 7 x 5 matrix; .5” in 5 x 5 matrix, or 1.0” in 16 x 10 matrix, with split-line capability to print two lines of the following size characters: .375” at 7 x 5 matrix; .25” in 5 x 5 matrix
  • Character Set – 61 character ASCII set
  • Print Speed – Up to 200 feet/minute line speed
  • Message Length – 128 characters per message; 128 memory locations
  • Communication – RS-232C, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 start, 1 stop, Asynch
  • Software Features – Counter, lot counter, 24-hour clock, 8 or 12 hour programmable shift code, Julian date, 3-letter month name, 3-letter weekday name, expiration date, expiration month, expiration day, expiration year, expiration & Julian date
  • Operating Features – Dot size, print delay, character width, photocell on/off/repeat, invert print, reverse print, purge routine
  • Shaft Encoder Output – Resident software allows communication with shaft encoder for use with variable speed conveyors
  • Controller Dimensions – 12” H x 12” W x 5.25” D
  • Controller Weight – 10.5 lbs
  • Printhead Dimensions – As baseline SQ/2, plus for 1600 Series Printheads 2.5” H x 1.5” W x 7”L
  • Product Sensor – Diffuse beam photocell (24v) or hardware sinking signal
  • Communication Interface – Two RS-232 ports for connection to input device, host PC, and PLC for input from scale, scanner or external alarm
  • Air Pump – Internal air pump module provides necessary air pressure; external air not recommended
  • Electrical Requirements – 100 – 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.0 amp
  • Cabinet Construction – Industrial gauge coated steel
  • Substrate Capabilities – Porous or Non-Porous surfaces
  • Air Requirements – No external air needed
  • Ink Capabilities – Porous (Squid Ink SQ-60 no-clog ink) or Non-Porous (Several Squid Ink solvent based fluids to meet your application needs for adhesion and dry time)
  • Ink Volume – .5 gallon bottle standard; available upgrade (water-based ink only) to 5.0 gallon pail