The CoPilot 500/500HS Hi-Resolution Printing System

Squid Ink’s CoPilot® Max 512i Turbo printing system is designed to print superior quality hi-resolution characters on porous or non-porous surfaces. For applications that require immediate dry times on non-porous surfaces, the CoPilot Max 512i Turbo also has the capability to run UV LED curable inks. With up to 2.8” of print height per printhead, print speeds up to 480 ft/min, and the ability to run up to 2 printheads from one controller, the CoPilot Max 512i Turbo provides a cost effective solution for making your mark on a wide variety of products and substrates.

Increased Performance

The CoPilot Max 512i Turbo controller features increased processing power to print the messages you want, when you want to print them. Faster GUI response time and near immediate message rendering times allow the Max 512i to keep up with demands of your fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Designed For Your Applications

CoPilot Max 512i Turbo utilizes the same active ink system found in Squid Ink’s CoPilot and CoPilot Max printing systems. The revolutionary design allows users the ability to tilt or rotate the printhead in any direction without making height adjustments to the ink supply. The system prints hi-resolution characters, razor-sharp text, scannable bar codes and great looking logos at up to 180 DPI vertical resolution at speeds up to 480 ft/minute, offering the fastest print speeds in Squid Ink’s CoPilot family. The CoPilot Max 512i Turbo also features a large 500ml snap-in cartridge, allowing users the ability to swap ink cartridges in a matter of seconds. The generous ink volume, quick-change ink cartridge, and user-friendly touchscreen design allows users to keep their line running, reducing downtime and maximizing ROI.

Affordable Product Coding

The CoPilot Max 512i Turbo lets users meet the GS1 barcode specification for less. CoPilot Max 512i Turbo consumable costs are typically 1/10 of the cost of paper labels, and eliminate preprinted cartons and SKUs of label inventory. Any way you look at it, Squid Ink’s CoPilot Max 512i Turbo provides users with an affordable solution to meet their ink jet coding needs.

Benefits

Run up to two 2.8″ print heads from a single controller
Print up to 5.6″ of hi-resolution characters, razor-sharp text, scannable bar codes, and great looking logos at 180 dpi per print head
CoPilot Max's 4.3″ full color touchscreen provides access to the system’s internal messages and print functions
Compatible with Squid Ink’s easy-to-use Orion™ message creation PC software

System

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Print Technology – Piezo impulse printhead technology
Maximum Print Height – 1.4” per printhead, 2.8” total
Vertical Print Resolution – 180 dpi capable of printing razor-sharp graphics, small character text, and scannable bar codes
Horizontal Print Resolution – 205 dpi
Print Speed – Up to 480 ft/min at 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 – 34°F – 104°F (1° – 40°C)
Agency Certifications – CE, TUV, FCC

Software

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

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 and production counter
Shift Codes – Four programmable shift codes with automatic rollover
Bar Codes – All standard bar codes including 2D
Fonts – Arial, Arial Bold, Arial International, Arial Monospaced, Courier, Tahoma Bold and Lucida resident fonts for use in variable data elements. Static elements in any Windows® font Software
Logos – Most image files supported with Orion software
Printing Features – Reverse, invert, rotate, repeat; print on/off button
Message Length – Up to 180” (4.5 m)
Number of Messages – 4GB storage space will store approximately 1000+ messages
Ink Usage – Show in Orion software
User Data Prompts – Prompts for user input at start of print job by manual input on touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity – For connectivity with Bluetooth keyboards
Wireless Connectivity – For wireless connection between PC or tablet and printer controller
Database Capability – Ethernet communication protocol for external communication
Languages – English, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian

Options

Encoder – For operation with variable speed conveyors
Bar Code Laser Scanner – Allows scan and print message retrieval
External Light Beacon – Indicates low ink levels
Wireless USB Device and Router – For wireless connectivity
Windows Tablet – Pre-loaded with Orion software; includes mounting bracket with swivel arm, USB to ethernet cable and stylus
Conveyor Mounting Bracket – Provides stable mount to conveyor or other material handling equipment
Floorstand – Includes mounting brackets and legs with leveling feet; 59” (1.5m) total heights
Spring Loaded Printhead Bracket – Provides consistent throw distance with inconsistent boxes or products
Starter Kit – Includes ink, cleaner and flush solution, printhead wipes, hand cleaner and latex gloves

Documentation

Squid Ink CoPilot Max 512i Brochure