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Squid Ink: Ink jet printing system

Squid Ink’s CoPilot 256 Ink Jet Printing System features up to 2.8-in of total print height and the ability to print characters, barcodes, and logos on both sides of either porous or non-porous surfaces in a single pass.

Squid Ink’s CoPilot 256 Ink Jet Printing System
Squid Ink’s CoPilot 256 Ink Jet Printing System

CoPilot 256’s 4.3-in full color touchscreen provides access to the system’s internal messages and print functions. Messages are created and edited on the company’s easy-to-use Orion PC software and transferred via Ethernet or USB device. For larger applications, a almost unlimited number of CoPilot 256 printing systems can be connected via Ethernet and controlled through one central Orion print station.

The system is capable of running oil-based or solvent-based inks to print up to 2.8-in (1.4-in from a single head) of hi-resolution characters, text, scannable bar codes, and logos at 185 dpi. For non-porous applications, users have the option of using Squid Ink’s solvent-based inks for printing on a variety of products like coated cartons, plastics, glass, shrink wrap, metals, and more. PZ-1000 ink for porous substrates offers low-maintenance performance, eliminating the need for auto-priming functions and offering better ink utilization than competitive systems, according to the company.

Designed to meet harsh conditions the CoPilot 256 features a durable touchscreen, industrial strength print-head construction, and print engines designed for industrial applications. not office applications.

The CoPilot also features a 500ml cartridge or bag ink system.

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