The right solution

Innovative systems. Rugged design. Lower cost of ownership. Your benefits go on and on. When it comes to industrial ink jet printing, rely on Squid Ink’s PZ Pilot to provide the right solution for your marking and coding needs.


PZ Pilot Printing System components

• Controller system with detachable ink reservoir
• One printhead with data cable and ink line
• Photocell product sensor and photocell mounting bracket
• Industrial strength handheld input device
• Conveyor mounting bracket

PZ Pilot Printing System specifications

• Print Technology: Third generation piezo impulse printhead technology with porous and non-porous ink capability
• Print Speed: Up to 125 feet/minute (38 m/minute) line speed at 200 dpi resolution; reduced resolution at higher speeds
• Vertical Print Resolution: 185 dpi capable of printing razor-sharp graphics, small characters and scannable bar codes
• Horizontal Print Resolution: 200 dpi up to 125 feet/minute (38 m/minute)
• Maximum Print Height: .7” (1.8 cm)
• Clock: Real time with battery back-up
• Low Ink Indicator: Flashing LED indicates low ink supply
• User Interfaces:
  ID/2 Handheld Terminal –– standard user interface for local system programming, message storage and message retrieval
  PC – optional interface utilizing ImageMaster® software for loading graphics, bar codes and additional fonts
• Product Sensor: Reflective type standard; proximity, thru-beam or other type optional
• Communication Interfaces: System includes three female DB-9 connectors for photocell, encoder, input device or other RS-232 device, one male DB-9 connector for laser scanner, auto data or alarm out feature, and one ethernet port for connection to PC
• Electrical Requirements: Universal input, 90–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, less than 0.5 amp
• Component Modularity: Eliminates the need for costly service calls and minimized downtime; printheads and components can be replaced in less than 5 minutes
• Controller Dimensions: 10.6” (26.9 cm) L x 6.25” (15.9 cm) W x 2.5” (6.4 cm) H
• Printhead Dimensions: 3.0” (7.6 cm) L x 1.0” (2.5 cm) W x 2.0” (5.0 cm) H
  Dimensions are for the printhead only – an additional 5” (12.7 cm) is needed for the printhead mounting bracket which extends from the back of the printhead.
• Cabinet Construction: Anodized aluminum, splash proof design features gasket seals and protected data connections
• Operating Environment: 0° F (-18° C) to 120° F (50° C)
• Substrate Capabilities: Porous and non-porous surfaces
• Ink Capabilities: Several Squid Ink formulations available to meet your application needs for adhesion and dry time
• Ink System: 500 ml bottle; mechanical purge pump; simple ink system design features no moving parts

PZ Pilot software specifications

• Software Features: Counter, lot counter, 24-hour clock, 8- or 12-hour programmable shift code, Julian date, 3-letter month name, 3-letter weekday name, expiration date, expiration month, expiration day, expiration year, expiration Julian date, print delay, character width, photocell on/off/repeat, invert print, reverse print, bold print
• Message Capability: Up to 4 lines of text per message
• Number of Messages: Up to 128 messages
• Message Length: Up to 128 characters per message standard, up to 120 inches using ImageMaster software
• Fonts: Three resident fonts standard (Arial, Courier and Lucida); additional fonts can be loaded via FontMaster software
• Text Sizes: 7 resident font sizes ranging from .06” (1.6 mm) to .7” (18 mm) tall
• Bar Codes: UPC-A resident, additional bar codes can be downloaded with ImageMaster software
• Logos: Logos can be downloaded with ImageMaster software
• Ink Usage: Automatically calculated for each message

PZ Pilot optional accessories

• ImageMaster Software: For bar code and graphics capability; messages with bar codes and/or graphics can be recalled with ID/2 handheld input device
• Trigger: Two-wire trigger cable or photocell
• Encoder: For operation with variable speed conveyors; required for printing bar codes
• Bar Code Laser Scanner: Allows scan and print message retrieval
• Floor Stand: Includes mounting brackets and legs with leveling feet; 57” (1.45 m) total height
• Drying System: Facilitates quick drying of solvent-based inks
• Starter Kit: Includes ink, cleaner and flush solution, flush kit, printhead wipes, hand cleaner and latex gloves
• Installation and Training: On-site installation and training available anywhere in the U.S.