TJ500 Thermal Jet Printhead
The TJ500 printhead is a low-cost HP45A cartridge ink jet system with features found in more expensive systems. The TJ500 is based on thermal ink jet technology offering high-resolution print, easy-to-change ink cartridges and industrial-grade performance features.
KEY FEATURES
- 1/2" print height
- Prints text, graphics, barcodes
- Rugged industrial design
- Available roller retracting bracketry minimizes dust at the print nozzles while maximizing print quality.
- Onboard photocells trigger print while measuring speed for print rate
- Hinged cover provides easy access to ink cartridges
- Easy snap-in / snap-out method for changing ink cartridge/li>
- Stainless steel faceplate is durable and cleans easily
- Can operate in "standalone" mode or tethered to IJHH handheld controller, PC, or direct serial interface.
- 300 dpi vertical and horizontal resolution
- Print speeds up to 200 feet/minute
- Channel purge at the printhead for easy cartridge cleaning
- Industrial DB-9 serial connection to external devices (controllers, PLC's, scales, etc.)
- Onboard LED's signal cartridge ink level status of "ink low" and "ink out".
- 3 Standard Arial fonts supplied: 1/10", 1/4" or 1/2"
- Font conversion program provides access to any Windows font at user definable sizes.
- Prints up to 5 lines of stacked text
- Includes "write direct" language for flexible interfacing with external systems
- Can be daisy chained with up to 8 cartridges for larger print application
- Powered by HP technology
Specifications
| Thermal Jet | |
|---|---|
| Controller | IJ3000 Hand Held |
| Touch Screen Display | 7" Color |
| Operator Interface | Graphical User Interface, WYSIWYG |
| QWERTY Keypad | Sealed Elastomeric |
| Enclosure | Rugged/Industrial Thermoplastic |
| Memory | 128MB for unlimited message storage |
| Connectivity | 1-Ethernet, 1-USB, 2-RS232 |
| IO Interface | No |
| Auto Codes | Time, Date, Use By, Julian, Count, User Defined, Shifts, Variable Input |
| Bar Codes | UPC, GTIN, I2of5, 128, Code 39, EAN, UXX, 2D Data Matrix |
| Logos | Bitmap Images |
| Fonts | Arial Standard, TrueType Available |
| PC Interface | |
| Windows PC GUI Software | Graphical User Interface, WYSIWYG Editor |
| Networking Software w/Database | No |
| Direct Interface | Protocol Provided |
| Printheads | |
| Technology | Thermal Jet (HP) |
| Print Height | 1/2" & 1" Print Heads |
| Print Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Standard Print Speeds | Up to 200 fpm |
| Print Speeds w/reduced resolution | Up to 500fpm |
| Print Options | Side, Top Down |
| Print Distance | Up to 1/4" |
| Ink Systems | |
| Ink Delivery | Cartridge and Bulk |
| Ink Supplies | 42 & 359 ml |
| Ink Types | Porous & Non-Porous inks Water Based for porous & aqueous coated cartons, Solvent Based for non- porous stock |
| System | |
| Regulatory Listings | TUV (CE/CSA/UL) |
| Operating Environment | 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C) |