Specifications

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

Markem Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer

Model SmartDate 5

 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

 

TECHNICAL DATA

PRINT AREA

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

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

 

PRINT SPEED

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

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

 

PRINTER FEATURES

DRS: Digital Ribbon Management

DRA: Digital Ribbon Advance

Robust LED status indicators

Fixed handle for ease of use

 

PRINT SPECIFICATION

Full True type font support

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

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

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

 

ELECTRICAL

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

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

 

ENVIRONMENT

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

 

AIR

6 bar max, dry uncontaminated Typical consumption tbc

 

USER INTERFACE

Backlit graphic LCD, with Unicode character support.

Optional SmartTouch® color user interface

 

S/W INTERFACE

Ethernet Only

Communications protocols for PCs, PLC and packaging machines

 

HARDWARE INTERFACES

Inputs: Print go and 1 configurable input

Outputs: Fault, warning, and 2 configurable outputs.

 

SUPPLIES

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

Maximum Ribbon Length 900m (2,952 feet)

Minimum Ribbon width 20mm (.78 inches)

Maximum Ribbon width 55mm (2.16 inches)

 

WEIGHT

Printer: 8.5Kg (18.75 lbs)

Controller: 4.0Kg (8.80 lbs)

 

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