Matthews Marking Systems: Versatile marking controller

Recently launched by Matthews as a replacement for the R4 Controller is the new Jet-A-Mark® R44 Controller. Features expanded capability for changeovers and other requirements of identification and marking systems.

Matthews Marking Systems

Feb 29, 2004

Offers a configurable, multiple-printhead, rack-mounted ink-jet printing system for marking diverse materials and components. Each R44 controls as many as 16 Drop-on-Demand™, small character printheads for printing text, graphic logos and bar codes via up to 4 CPU modules.

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