posted on June 28, 2009 21:17
XLS Controller for IJ3000 Ink Jet System
New from Diagraph, An ITW Company
St. Louis, MO. . .Diagraph introduces the latest generation of controllers in its IJ3000™ line of large character ink jet printers—the IJ3000 XLS Controller. This web-server HMI features a large, 10.4” colored touchscreen display, 200 and 300dpi print resolution and enhanced message editor with drag-n-drop field placement.
Here’s a snapshot of its features:
Standard Features of the IJ3000 XLS Ink Jet Controller:
- 10.4”, 640 x 480 color LCD touchscreen
- Linux operating system
- Web server-based HMI
- 100-base T ethernet network port for web browsers
- Serial ports for scanner lookup / PLC interface / variable data
- Enhanced print message editor includes drag-n-drop
- Stainless steel, environmentally protected enclosure
- Supports up to four Ij384 or two Ij768 automatic-cleaning, impulse jet printheads
- Graphics, bar codes, paragraph fields, nutritional statement, compliance logos
- Dual technology support for inkjet and labeling applications
- Supports 150, 200 and 300 dpi printing options
Upgrades and Expandability:
- USB ports for backup / restore utilities and expanded message storage
- SD Card expansion slot
- Local database templates
- Network Software using ODBC
- I/O board for automatic cleaning, ink low / out, faults, product changeovers
The XLS controller drives Diagraph’s high-resolution impulse jet printheads, making it the ideal choice for printing reliable, verifiable bar codes and high quality logos and graphics in sizes from 1/4” to 4” tall on corrugated cartons. Plus, the IJ3000 XLS Controller is backwards compatible with existing Diagraph IJ3000 Impulse Jet installations.
Features of the IJ3000 Impulse Jet System:
The automatic cleaning printhead feature allows the operator to program the Impulse Jet printer to self-clean at any desired times on any selected days. At the programmed times, a pump and vacuum device is automatically activated to remove accumulated contaminants from the printhead and transport them to a reservoir that can be emptied and disposed of as needed.
The touch screen allows operators to control the system with the touch of a finger and enjoy previously unimagined levels of convenience and productivity. The graphical user interface visually displays menus and commands so operators can enter messages and codes in minutes. And batch codes can be changed during a run, without interrupting production.
The IJ3000 Impulse Jet has a built-in high-speed Ethernet connection that permits networking with another printer on the other side of the factory, or on the other side of the world. For multi-location manufacturing customers with constantly changing batch codes, this smart feature is invaluable for making changes and checking status. The system is designed to work with Web browsers (including Netscape and Internet Explorer), existing local area networks (device net, arc net, etc.), or wireless (radio frequency) using off-the-shelf converters.
Another smart feature is 24/7 monitoring and diagnostics. Operating on PCs, PLCs, and LANs, it can be used to obtain up-to-the-minute system status. The IJ3000 Impulse Jet can even be programmed to monitor ink levels and provide an alert when the supply needs to be replenished.
Like all Diagraph ink jet printing systems, the IJ3000 Impulse Jet is built to last, with minimal maintenance, even in hostile industrial environments. It provides reliable performance in all kinds of conditions—hot, cold, wet and dry.
Learn more about the IJ3000 XLS Industrial Ink Jet Controller Here
For more information, call Marketing Services for Diagraph Large Character Ink Jet Systems at 800-722-1125 or send e-mails to info@diagraph.com.
Diagraph, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., manufactures and distributes automated industrial marking systems and supplies. Primary product lines include: small character ink jet systems, large character ink jet systems, and automated labeling systems. With sales and service offices located across the United States and throughout the world, Diagraph is a leading international supplier of product identification marking systems.