Evolution II Thermal Inkjet Printer

Evolution II Thermal Inkjet Printer Specifications

There is one Optional Software Package available for the EVOLUTION II printer-This can be ordered with the original system or field upgraded via a flashcard through the built-in flash card reader, as need arises.

• DATA MATRIX (Part # EV2-SWDM1) ECC-200 (2D area efficient-barcode) package to generate and print data matrix symbologies. Characters, numbers, and text data may be encoded.
• EVOLUTION DATA MATRIX technical specifications:
  1. programmable size of the matrix: up to 1/2″ x 1/2 “.
  2. encoding message in the matrix: up to 48 alpha-numeric characters.

• The ADD-ON PRINTHEAD is used when additional lines of text or product information needs to be printed on the carton or product.
• It includes the printhead module, 7-inch communication cable and a power supply.
• The printhead module simply slides on the existing printhead using the dovetail slide and slot on the sides of the printhead. A set screw locks the printhead modules into position.
• Up to four printheads modules can be mounted onto a single mounting bracket.
• The 7-inch communication cable is inserted into the appropriate ports on the printhead to allow communication with the controller
• The ADD-ON PRINTHEADS WITH BRACKET is used when product information needs to be printed on the opposite side of the carton.
• It can also be used on additional line production lines within the manufacturing facility.
• It includes the printhead module, power supply and a mounting bracket assembly.
• A communication cable of the appropriate length must be ordered separately if connecting the additional printhead modules onto a network of EVOLUTION printers.

• n/a (not/available) font can be built to special order
• optional fonts are loaded into the printer via an EVOLUTION flashcard using the built-in flash card reader
• sizes displayed onscreen are approximations

Evolution II Thermal Inkjet Printer Features

HANDHELD CONTROLLER for entering messages, system configuration, and displaying data from the printhead. Built into the controller are:

1. One Serial RS485 port for communication with the printhead.
2. Backlit WYSIWYG LCD display.
3. Alpha/numeric tactile keypad.
4. Memory for message’s storage.

PRINTHEAD MODULE with built-in:

1. Two Serial RS485 ports for communication with the controller and any other external device.
2. Internal Product sensor.
3. Flashcard reader for optional software, optional fonts and logos download.
4. Dovetail slot/slide for add-on printheads.
5. Standard Font:
   1. character style: Arial
   2. character heights: 1/2” (12.7mm), 7/32”(5.5mm) 1/8″(3.2 mm) or 3/32″(2.4mm)).
6. Embedded EVP(Evolution Communication Protocol) for OEM and SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.
7. Eight One Dimensional (1D) barcode symbologies:

   Interleaved 2 of 5	Code 39	UPC-A	UPC-E
   128 B	128 C	EAN 8	EAN 13

8. Prints Up to:
   1. A one-line message of 48, 1/2”(12.7 mm) ASCII characters, or
   2. A two-line message of 96, 7/32”(5.5 mm) ASCII characters per message, or
   3. A three-line message of 144, 1/8”(3.2 mm) ASCII characters per message, or
   4. A four-line message of 192, 3/32”(2.4 mm) ASCII characters per message.
9. Print Distance up to 1/4″(6.4 mm).
10. Print Resolution of 300dpi up to 200 feet per minute (61m/min).
11. Print Logos/graphics in bitmap (*.bmp) format
12. Standard software includes, programmable: line speed, print direction, print delay, inter-character spacing, message orientation, automatic message repeat, lot counter /sequential numbering, shiftcoding, date offset, product counter, variable time and date formats, password protection and multiple language prompts in English, Spanish, french and German.

• POWER SUPPLY 110-240VAC(60 hz), 0.5 A.
• MOUNTING BRACKETERY for side coding applications.
• NETWORKING of up to 32 individual printhead modules via an RS485 data link through either the controller or our Optional EV-NET software.

Evolution II Thermal Inkjet Printer Photos