Markem Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer

**Specifications and other technical information are subject to change without notice.

Controller: 4.0Kg (8.80 lbs)

Printer: 8.5Kg (18.75 lbs)

WEIGHT

Maximum Ribbon width 55mm (2.16 inches)

Minimum Ribbon width 20mm (.78 inches)

Maximum Ribbon Length 900m (2,952 feet)

MARKEM thermal transfer ribbon available in a variety of grades and colours

SUPPLIES

Outputs: Fault, warning, and 2 configurable outputs.

Inputs: Print go and 1 configurable input

HARDWARE INTERFACES

Communications protocols for PCs, PLC and packaging machines

Ethernet Only

S/W INTERFACE

Optional SmartTouch? color user interface

Backlit graphic LCD, with Unicode character support.

USER INTERFACE

6 bar max, dry uncontaminated Typical consumption tbc

AIR

0 to 40 deg C, (32 to 104 deg F)relative humidity 0- 90%

ENVIRONMENT

Typical current consumption 1A @ 230v, 2A @ 100v

90 to 264v, 47 to 63 Hz power supply,

ELECTRICAL

PDF 417, ID Matrix, QR and Composite RSS barcode support.

Barcodes, ITF, Code 39, EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC A, UPC E, RSS linear

Printing of the real time clock, dates and auto updating best before dates

Full True type font support

PRINT SPECIFICATION

Fixed handle for ease of use

Robust LED status indicators

DRA: Digital Ribbon Advance

DRS: Digital Ribbon Management

PRINTER FEATURES

Continuous Mode Up to 800mm/s (31.5 in/s)

Intermittent Mode Up to 700mm/s (27.56 in./s)

PRINT SPEED

Continuous Mode 53mm x 150mm(2.08in x 5.91in)

Intermittent Mode 53mm x 75mm(2.08in x 2.95in)

PRINT AREA

TECHNICAL DATA

Consistent, clean, high quality printing  High resolution (300dpi) print, no temperature adjustment; no alignment required; and no damage to bags or labels from hot type blocks. A wide choice of fonts/type faces, and sizes are available.

High Speed Applications  The SmartDate? 5s is specifically designed for continuous high speed applications. The combined benefits of its patented shuttle system with the dual stepper motor drive can print at speeds up to 1800 mm/second, making it the world's highest-performance printer.

Minimize Ribbon Waste  Our unique Digital Ribbon Management system is the most efficient and reliable on the market. It eliminates mechanical wearing parts, minimizes ribbon waste between prints, and offers unique ribbon save options.

Unmatched Uptime  Maximum uptime is derived from simple and rugged mechanical design. The SmartDate? 5 components and spare parts are designed for quick changeover.

Unparalleled Flexibility  Changeover from intermittent to continuous coding in under five minutes. The SmartDate 5 printhead module can be switched from left- to right-hand configurations in under one hour.

    The globally proven MARKEM SmartDate? uses thermal transfer technology to print codes, dates, times and barcodes onto flexible packaging material without mess or environmental concern. SmartDate? 5 and 5s are easy to use and have proven reliability, giving maximum uptime for your packaging line. The SmartDate? consistently prints high-resolution high quality images, while keeping running costs to a minimum. With many thousands installed worldwide, SmartDate? is the market leader for thermal transfer coding.

Model SmartDate 5

Markem Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer 

MARKEM Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer to print codes, dates, times and BARCODES onto flexible packaging material.