BestCode Model 88 System
High Speed. High Use Applications
Description
The BestCode Model 88 is targeted at high speed, high use applications, printing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 lines of text, barcodes or graphics. A complete range of dye and soft pigmented inks available in a variety of colors for a wide range of applications. BestCode systems are fully programmable and have EcoTec™ Fluid Management making it the most efficient CIJ printer.
Typical applications mark and code one, two or three shifts per day or 24/7 operations, five to seven days per week, averaging 4,000 — 8,760 hour annual operation. Utilize integrated RS232 and programmable inputs or outputs for remote control and communications.
Key Features
Lines of Print
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 lines of text, graphics and barcodes
Image Height
From .06" (1.5 mm) to .75" (19 mm)
Non-Contact Printing
Ink throw distances from .5" (12 mm) up to 2" (50 mm)
Print Speeds
- Single line of print up to 1500 feet/minute (470 meters/minute)
- Two lines of print up to 345 feet/minute (108 meters/minute)
- Three lines of print up to 173 feet/minute (54 meters/minute)
- Four lines of print up to 119 feet/minutes (36 meters/minute)
- Five lines of print up to 114 feet/minute (35 meters/minute)
Technical Specification
Technology
Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) Technology, Single Printhead Control
User Interface
10.4" (264mm) Color LCD, Touch Screen, Icon based - Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Printing
Printhead Orientation – Omnidirectional
Lines of Print
1-5 Lines, 32 pixel
Print Fonts
5, 7, 9, 12, 16, 19, 25, 32
Adjustable Print Height
.06" (1.5 mm) - .75" (19 mm)
Print Speed
Up to 2000 Feet/Minute (600 M/minute)
Ink Throw Distance
.5" (12mm) - 2" (50mm)
Machine Interface
RS232, Ethernet
Inputs
1 Photocell, 1 Photocell or Programmable Input, 1 Shaft Encoder, 8 Field Programmable Inputs (256 message select)
Outputs
4 Alarms Outputs, 1 Relay Output
Enclosure
IP65 Stainless Steel Enclosure 304, 316 option
SmartFilter™ Life
10,000 hours
Operating Environment
Temperature: 32° - 122° F (0° - 50° C), % Relative Humidity: 10 - 90% (non condensing)
Electrical Requirements
Auto Ranging: 100 - 240 VAC (3 Amp), Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz, Power Consumption: 50 W
Compliance
CE Certified, RoHS Compliant
Messages/Operation Features
Dynamic Message Storage (over 1000 Messages), WYSIWYG Message Editing, Drag/Drop Field Based Formatting, Multi-National (Unicode) Character Printing, Real and Expiration Time and Date, Shift and Rollover Functions, Product and Batch Counting, Remote Count Resets, Graphic Printing, Continuous and Repeat Print, Auto Reverse/Traverse Print, Icon Based Operation, Single Button Start, Single Button Stop/Power Off, Password Secutrity, Automatic Diagnostics, Error and Activity Logs, Service Reminders
Operation Features
Icon Based Operation, Single Button Start, Single Button Stop/Power Off, Password Security, Automatic Diagnostics, Error and Activity Logs, Service Reminders, Backup / Restore Functions, USB Load Firmware Updates, All Operator Languages, Download Languages
Ink Delivery
SmartFill™ Ink Bottle: 32 oz (946 ml), SmartFill™ Makeup Bottle: 32 oz (946 ml)
Fluid Capacity
Ink Capacity: 68 oz (2 liter), Makeup Capacity: 102 oz (3 liters)
Ink Types
Quick Dry to Immediate, Complete Ink Range: MEK, Acetone, Ethanol, Blends and Food Grade in a broad range of colors
Printhead Umbilical
10 Feet (3 Meter) — Options: 15 feet (4.5 Meter), Right Angle Printhead
Optional Accessories
Controller, Printhead Mounting, Alarm Beacon, Photocells, Shaft Encoder, AirFlow™ Positive Air Kit (for high dust), Printhead Wash Station
Additional Information
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