alphaJET evo Specialist Continuous Inkjet Printer
- Prints up to 8 lines (48 vertical drops)
- 0.8-15mm print height
- Easy integration with G-PRINT universal interface protocol
The alphaJET evo, from Koenig & Bauer Coding, is a specialist continuous inkjet printer (CIJ) designed for advanced printing applications. It prints up to 8 lines with 48 vertical drops. The control unit and printing unit operate independently of each other, allowing you to control additional printing units from one master printer.
Product Summary
The alphaJET evo continuous inkjet CIJ is used by companies worldwide for exceptional print quality even at high speeds. This advanced printer, gives you the option to print up to 8 lines of sharp text, barcodes, 2D codes and logos, in even the most demanding environments. The heated print head ensures uniform droplet formation.
alphaJET printers are easy to integrate with peripheral equipment thanks to the G-PRINT universal interface protocol. The extensive Koenig & Bauer alphaJET ink range (around 100 different inks) includes black, high-contrast, PVC, UV fluorescing and other special process inks.
Product Features
- Prints up to 8 lines (48 vertical drops)
- 0.8-15mm print height
- 460 m/min (2.5mm character width)
- Easy integration with G-PRINT universal interface protocol
- Wide range of black, coloured and special-process inks
- Control unit and printing unit operate independently of each other
- IP65 rating
- 10.4" colour TFT touchscreen
- Heated print head for uniform droplet formation
- Print text, barcodes, 2D codes and basic logos
Technical Specification
| Max. number of pixels (vertical) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Max. printable lines (5x5 Matrix) | 8 |
| Font height (mm) | 0.8-15 |
| Max. line speed | 950 m/min |
| Max. speed 2.5 mm character width | 460 m/min |
| Nozzle size | 55 µm / 70 µm |
| Dye-based ink | Yes |
| Pigmented ink | Yes |
Text composition
| Counter (with autostop) and time functions | Standard |
|---|---|
| DataMatrix, QR-Codes, Barcodes, DotCodes | Standard |
| Symbols and logos (BMP format) | Standard |
| Remote textswitch, text lists | Standard |
| Distance measurement | Standard |
| Optional customised software | Yes |
Production environment
| Protection class | IP 65 |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature | 5 - 45 °C |
Dimensions
| Housing (H x W x L; mm) with terminal | 700 x 320 x 320 |
|---|---|
| Housing (H x W x L; mm) without terminal | 510 x 320 x 320 |
| Control terminal (H x W x L; mm) | 232 x 300 x 66 |
| Umbilical | 4 m / 6 m optional |
| Print head (H x W x L; mm) | 145 x 40 x 40 |
Weight
| Housing with terminal | 31 kg |
|---|---|
| Housing without terminal | 26 kg |
| Control terminal | 2.5 kg |
| Print head incl. umbilical | 2 kg |
Interfaces
| Network (TCP/IP) | Standard |
|---|---|
| RS 232 | Standard |
| USB (file management) | Standard |
| Digital I/O port | 8/4 |
| Volt-free programmable alarm relay | Standard |
| 4-colour signal beacon | Optional |
| Remote socket | Optional |
Power requirements
| Mains voltage (AC) | 86 - 264 V ± 10 % |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (max.) | 0.5 A/230 V; 1 A/110 V |
Resources
alphaJET Continuous Inkjet Brochure
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