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SmartDate: Print codes, text or images on webs, labels, packaging
...and also view the SmartTouch Portable Control System - User Interface for SmartDate

The SmartDate® in-line thermal transfer coders use thermal transfer technology to print codes, dates, times and barcodes onto flexible packaging material without mess or environmental concern. All of the SmartDate models from MARKEM are easy to use and have globally-proven reliability, giving maximum up-time for your packaging line. Available in intermittent operation or continuous operation versions, 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.

Increase Productivity. Automatic real time date coding with the flexibility of printed information. Fully automatic, or simple keypad code change ensures minimum set up time. Choose any data to print at the touch of a button, NO more manual set up of characters and alignment, and NO warm-up time. Simple robust operation and high reliability ensure efficient operation. The state-of-the-art SmartDate design avoids complex maintenance schedules.

Reduced Costs. Reduce ribbon usage to a minimum by automatic, high accuracy foil advance - all the time, whatever the print format. No chases, dyes, type or stereos are required.

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.

Security of Printed Codes. Automatic time/date coding ensures security of integrity of printed codes and complete product traceability. Pre-programmed layouts ensure correct print format, and restrict the information that can be modified by the operator. Increased security with multi-level and configurable, password and keyswitch restricted access.

Simple installation, purpose built as a direct replacement for hot foil coders and rotary coders, SmartDate is simple to install, fitting in the same position as existing coders, without the need to control the web or modify machines.

SmartDate® 3i Specifications

Air Consumption

.8 ml cycle

Computer Interface

RS232, RS422 and RS485 MARKEM CimLan Network. Ethernet - Optional

Print Area

53mm x 74mm (2.1" x 2.9") Printhead width 53mm (2.1")

Print Method

Thermal transfer

Print Speed

Variable, Up to 1.00m/sec (39.0"/sec)

Ribbon Length

900 meters/2952ft (max.)

Software

MARKEM "Composer for Windows" design package for IBM compatible PC.

Special Function

Auto real time and date. Auto "Best Before" offset calculation and marking. Incrementing bar codes.

Symbols/Logos

Any size up to the maximum print area.

Text

More than 1000 font styles available including non-Roman characters; both resident and downloadable. Normal or reverse printing. Any mix of orientation. Independent height/width text magnification.

Air Supply

6 bar/90 PSI(max) dry, uncontaminated.

Machine Interface

Inputs to start the print are required, and relay outputs are available to indicate the machine status.

Operator Interface

Easy to use multi-language menu driven operator interface with diagnostics.

Power

115/230v 50/60 Hz,1ph, 300 w (max.) 100/200v 50/60 Hz,1ph, 300 w (max.) CE Certified. NRTL listed to comply with UL 1950

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

 

SmartDate® 3c Specifications

Air Consumption

8.0 ml (0.50 cubic inches)/cycle

Computer Interface

RS232, RS422 and RS485 MARKEM CimLan Network. Ethernet - Optional

Print Area

53mm x 100mm (2.1" x 3.9") Printhead width 53mm (2.1")

Print Method

Thermal transfer

Print Speed

Variable, Up to 1.50m/sec( 59.0"/sec)

Ribbon Length

900 meters/2952ft (max.)

Software

MARKEM "Composer for Windows" design package for IBM compatible PC.

Special Function

Auto real time and date. Auto "Best Before" offset calculation and marking. Incrementing bar codes.

Symbols/Logos

Any size up to the maximum print area.

Text

More than 1000 font styles available including non-Roman characters; both resident and downloadable. Normal or reverse printing. Any mix of orientation. Independent height/width text magnification.

Air Supply

6 bar /90 PSI(max) dry, uncontaminated.

Machine Interface

Inputs to start the print are required, and relay outputs are available to indicate the machine status.

Operator Interface

Easy to use multi-language menu driven operator interface with diagnostics.

Power

115/230v 50/60 Hz,1ph, 375 w (max.) 100/200v 50/60 Hz,1ph, 375 w (max.) CE Certified. NRTL listed to comply with UL 1950

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

 

SmartDate® 3c 128 Specifications

Print Area:

128mm x 128mm

Speed:

Variable, up to 600mm/s

Print Spec:   

More than 1,000 font styles available including non-Roman characters, resident, downloadable and scalable TrueType fonts available as bitmap dataGraphics downloaded through use of optional Composer software. Bar codes Interleaved 2 of 5, code 39, code 128, EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC A, UPC E.

Printhead resolution 300dpi (12 dots/mm).

Ribbon saves modes standard

Sensors:

Film and label sensors, proximity switch or pigtail cable optional.

Electrical/Environmental:   

115/230V, 50 - 60Hz, 1ph, 300W.

CE certified.

Operating environment of 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C); relative humidity 0 - 90% (non-condensing); Noise level not to exceed 74.5dB(A).

Air Supply:

6 bar/90psi (maximum) dry, uncontaminated

Air Consumption:

5ml/cycle (0.3 cu inches/cycle)

User Interface:        

Wipe clean key panel.

Interface: 80 character backlit LCD display.

Full diagnostics and intuitive menu-driven software.

Multi-language support standard.

232/422/485 serial interface (2,400 to 57,600 baud).

Network up to 62 units using optional CimControl® software.

Ethernet (Optional)

ASCII Comms (Optional)

Supplies:    

3810 Black

Max ribbon length 600m

Max ribbon width 130mm

Min ribbon width 55mm

Weight:

10.2kg

Printer Dimensions:

A 180mm

B 190mm

C 311mm

Controller Dimensions: Dimensions as 3c

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

 


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