CoPilot 256

The CoPilot 256 Hi-Resolution Printing System
The CoPilot 256 ink jet printer is designed to print superior quality hi-resolution characters on either porous or non-porous surfaces. With up to 2.8" of total print height and the ability to print on both sides of the substrate in a single pass, the CoPilot 256 is designed to work as an integral part of your day-to-day packaging operation.

Increased Application Versatility
The system is capable of running oil-based or solvent-based inks to print up to 2.8" (1.4" from a single head) of hi-resolution characters, razor-sharp text, scannable bar codes, and great looking logos at 185 dpi. For non-porous applications, users have the option of using Squid Ink’s solvent-based inks for printing on a variety of products like coated cartons, plastics, glass, shrink wrap, metals and more. Squid Ink’s PZ-1000 ink for porous substrates offers low-maintenance performance, eliminating the need for auto-priming functions and offering better ink utilization than competitive systems.

User-Friendly System
CoPilot 256’s 4.3" full color touchscreen provides access to the system’s internal messages and print functions. Messages are created and edited on Squid Ink’s easy-to-use Orion™ PC Software and transferred via Ethernet or USB device. For larger applications, a virtually unlimited number of CoPilot 256 printing systems can be connected via Ethernet and controlled through one central Orion™ print station.

The CoPilot 256 utilizes oil-based or solvent-based inks for printing on a wide range of porous or non-porous substrates.
The system has the flexibility to be configured to print horizontally, at an angle, or in down shooter position.
A 4.3" full color touchscreen provides access to the systems internal messages and print functions.
The bag ink agitator system is an ideal solution for users printing with pigmented inks.
Software

  • Time & Date Full time and date functionality including expiration date and Julian Dates.
  • Item Numbering Sixteen counters, one of which can be a daily counter.
  • Shift Codes Four programmable shift codes with automatic rollover
  • Bar Codes All standard bar codes including 2D
  • Fonts Arial, Arial Bold, Courier, Tahoma Bold and Lucida resident fonts for use in variable data elements. Static elements in any Windows® font
  • Logos Most image files supported with Orion Graphical Interface Software
  • Printing Features Reverse, invert, rotate, repeat. Print on/off button
  • Message Length Up to 180”
  • Number of Messages 1GB storage space will store approximately 1000+ messages
  • Ink Usage Shown in Orion™ PC Software
  • User Data Prompts Prompts for user input at start of print job by manual input on touchscreen
System

  • Print Technology Piezo impulse printhead technology
  • Maximum Print Height 1.4” per printhead, 2.8” total
  • Vertical Print Resolution 185 dpi capable of printing razor-sharp graphics, small character text, and scannable bar codes
  • Horizontal Print Resolution 205 dpi
  • Print Speed Up to 135 feet/min. (41 m/min.) @ 205 dpi
  • Time & Date Internal real time clock with battery back-up
  • Product Sensor External diffuse beam photocell standard
  • Communication Interface One USB host and one Ethernet input
  • Touchscreen 4.3” (10.9 cm) full color touchscreen display
  • Ink Cartridge Volume 500ml cartridge or bag
  • Low Ink Indicator Message alert on touchscreen, LED light beacon optional
  • Substrate Capabilities Porous or Non-Porous surfaces
  • Electrical Requirements 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
  • Operating Environment 1° – 40°C
  • Agency Certifications CE, TUV pending