MARKEM Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer to print codes, dates, times and BARCODES onto flexible packaging material.
Markem Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer
Model SmartDate 5
The globally proven MARKEM SmartDate® uses thermal transfer technology to print codes, dates, times and barcodes onto flexible packaging material without mess or environmental concern. SmartDate® 5 and 5s are easy to use and have proven reliability, giving maximum uptime for your packaging line. The SmartDate® consistently prints high-resolution high quality images, while keeping running costs to a minimum. With many thousands installed worldwide, SmartDate® is the market leader for thermal transfer coding.
Unparalleled Flexibility Changeover from intermittent to continuous coding in under five minutes. The SmartDate 5 printhead module can be switched from left- to right-hand configurations in under one hour.
Unmatched Uptime Maximum uptime is derived from simple and rugged mechanical design. The SmartDate® 5 components and spare parts are designed for quick changeover.
Minimize Ribbon Waste Our unique Digital Ribbon Management system is the most efficient and reliable on the market. It eliminates mechanical wearing parts, minimizes ribbon waste between prints, and offers unique ribbon save options.
High Speed Applications The SmartDate® 5s is specifically designed for continuous high speed applications. The combined benefits of its patented shuttle system with the dual stepper motor drive can print at speeds up to 1800 mm/second, making it the world's highest-performance printer.
Consistent, clean, high quality printing High resolution (300dpi) print, no temperature adjustment; no alignment required; and no damage to bags or labels from hot type blocks. A wide choice of fonts/type faces, and sizes are available.
TECHNICAL DATA
PRINT AREA
Intermittent Mode 53mm x 75mm(2.08in x 2.95in)
Continuous Mode 53mm x 150mm(2.08in x 5.91in)
PRINT SPEED
Intermittent Mode Up to 700mm/s (27.56 in./s)
Continuous Mode Up to 800mm/s (31.5 in/s)
PRINTER FEATURES
DRS: Digital Ribbon Management
DRA: Digital Ribbon Advance
Robust LED status indicators
Fixed handle for ease of use
PRINT SPECIFICATION
Full True type font support
Printing of the real time clock, dates and auto updating best before dates
Barcodes, ITF, Code 39, EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC A, UPC E, RSS linear
PDF 417, ID Matrix, QR and Composite RSS barcode support.
ELECTRICAL
90 to 264v, 47 to 63 Hz power supply,
Typical current consumption 1A @ 230v, 2A @ 100v
ENVIRONMENT
0 to 40 deg C, (32 to 104 deg F)relative humidity 0- 90%
AIR
6 bar max, dry uncontaminated Typical consumption tbc
USER INTERFACE
Backlit graphic LCD, with Unicode character support.
Optional SmartTouch® color user interface
S/W INTERFACE
Ethernet Only
Communications protocols for PCs, PLC and packaging machines
HARDWARE INTERFACES
Inputs: Print go and 1 configurable input
Outputs: Fault, warning, and 2 configurable outputs.
SUPPLIES
MARKEM thermal transfer ribbon available in a variety of grades and colours
Maximum Ribbon Length 900m (2,952 feet)
Minimum Ribbon width 20mm (.78 inches)
Maximum Ribbon width 55mm (2.16 inches)
WEIGHT
Printer: 8.5Kg (18.75 lbs)
Controller: 4.0Kg (8.80 lbs)
**Specifications and other technical information are subject to change without notice.
Markem Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer
