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S8 Master

4 lines (single-jet) to 8 lines(bi-jet) to 16 lines (quadri-jet) of variable characters

Printing speed up to 5.4 m/s

Text in several alphabets,date, 2 postdates (best before date), andtime, plus automaticcounters

Design and printing of logos

Vast choice of bar codes

RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 (optional)serial connections

for remote operation

Small character ink jet printing

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Thanks to its wide choice of printheads and a broad range of inks, the S8 Master adapts to your requirements.

With the largest screen on the market, an ergonomic keyboard, plus effortlessprogramming and data loading, the S8 Master delivers maximum user-friendliness and security.

Vast choice of inks adapted to nume-rous industries: marking on cables,bottom of glass containers, plusfood-safe and invisible inks.

Three printheads available: stan-dard-height characters (G head),

small characters (M head) andmicro-characters (P head).

Printheads with 1, 2 or 4 jets. One, or two printheads able to ope-

rate independently:

Large backlit display is easy on youreyes in all lighting conditions.

Man-sized QWERTY keyboard, withpictograms to identify function keys.

Scroll-down menus for easy, intuitiveuse.

- A single machine marks differentproducts on two separate produc-tion lines, minimizing your invest-ment;- The second head can serve as abackup, reducing downtime.

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WYSIWYG display, meaning messagesprint the way you see them.

PCMCIA cards:- Easy to load logos and messagesinto the printer;

- Quick to program, and identicalfor several printers, meaning yousave time in case of production linechanges;- Easy back-up to secure production.

standard small micro(G) (M) (P)

1 j e t 1.1 G 1.1 M 1.1 P2 j e t s 1.2 G 1.2 M4 j e t s 1.4 G1 j e t 2.1 G 2.1 M2 j e t s 2.2 G 2.2 M

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Simple installation, easy maintenance, plus trouble-free use and upkeep, mean the S8 Master

is always ready.

Its tough stainless steel construction, designed for flawless operation and highest reliability, make the S8 Master your durable worry-freesolution.

Installs directly on the shop floorwithout a special stand.

Patented cleaning system automati-cally rinses printheads to ensuretrouble-free startup and optimumoperation.

Compact printhead is quick to installwithout adapting the production line.

Stainless steel console is clean androbust.

Sealed keyboard resists solvents. Highly reliable electronic SMC (sur-

face mounted components) board.

Thanks to its optimized hydraulic circuit that integrates a solvent vapor recovery system, the S8 Master ensures quality marking at a verycompetitive price.

Printhead pressurization meansclean, dry air flows through headsso ink is dust-free.

Solvent vapor recovery system, basedon Peltier effect condenser:- optimum cost of operation;- reduced splash and odor enhancesoperator comfort and protects theenvironment.

Flexible, yet crush-resistant com-pound material fills printhead-to-printer umbilical.

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Molded printhead parts eliminatemaladjustment, and speed cleaning.

Replaceable by simple exchange, inkcircuits and IC cards enable fast ser-vicing.

Automatic ink-pressure adjustmentguarantees constant jet speed.

Continuous automatic regulation ofink viscosity.

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Imaje Worldwide Service:

first for fine products,first for fine service. Partner of majormanufacturers, Imajeoffers a wide range ofpre- and post-salesservices, through a salesand service networkestablished in over100 countries. These services includesamples markingexpertise, consultingservices, technicalassistance duringinstallation, training,telephone technicalassistance (hot line),service contracts and consumables supplycontracts.

Printing possibilities

Single-jet, bi-jet or quadri-jet printhead Up to 4 lines of print per jet Character heights: 5 dots, 7 dots, 9 dots, 11 dots, 16 dots, and 24 dots Alphabets: Latin, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, and Cyrillic Selection of Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters Prints postdates, time, and shift code, with automatic numbering Bar codes: Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 128, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPCA, UPCE, and ITF 14 Prints logos

Operations

Automatic start-up and shutdown Automatic head cleaning (patented Imaje system) Operator interface: 640 x 200-pixel LCD screen, QWERTY keyboard, function keys and LED indicators, plus

WYSIWYG message display Up to 2000 messages in memory, depending on message format Logo design from the programming terminal Languages available for operator/machine interface: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,

German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Greek, Hebrew,Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese

RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 (optional) serial connections, parallel interface (optional) for messageselection, plus other input/output features

Ink circuit

Auto-diagnosis and service help menu Automatic control of ink viscosity, jet pressure and jet speed Automatic nozzle clearing Pressurized printhead Tank capacity: 1 liter ink and 1 liter additive

Other characteristics

Stainless steel console, offering IP54 protection against dust and humidity Printer dimensions: 1045 mm H x 463 mm L x 340 mm W Operating temperature range: 0C to 50C, depending on ink used Humidity: 10% to 90% without condensation Electrical power supply: 110V (20%), 220V (20%), with automatic switching Compressed air feed (filtered, dry, and degreased): 5 bar min. to 10 bar max Power: 350 VA, at frequencies from 45 Hz to 65 Hz

Full range of accessories

Product sensors, encoders, alarms, printhead brackets, etc.

Imaje S.A.Head office,9, rue Gaspard Monge,BP 110,26501 Bourg-ls-Valence CedexFranceTel.: (33) 4 75 75 55 00Fax: (33) 4 75 82 98 10http://www.imaje.com

You make it, we mark it.

Head type G M P(standard-height characters) (small characters) (micro characters)

Speed at nominal resolution 5.4 m/s 3.6 m/s 1.7 m/s

Character height 1.8 mm to 8.5 mm 1.2 mm to 5.3 mm 0.7 to 3.4 mm

Nominal resolution 2.8 dots/mm 4.5 dots/mm 7 dots/mm

We reserve the right to amend design and/or specifications without notice.

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The Quality Management Systemof the factory where this equip-ment was manufactured has beencertified ISO 9001/ISO 14001.