S8

Primary
packaging

range

S8 IP65

Its bulletproof

S8 IP65
4 lines (single-jet)
to 8 lines (bi-jet) of
variable characters
Printing speed up
to 5.4 m/s
Text in several alphabets,
date, 2 postdates
(best before date), and
time, plus automatic
counters
Design and printing
of logos
Vast choice of bar codes
RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485
(optional) serial connections
for remote operation

Small character
ink jet printing

S8 range

Wa t e r - a n d d u s t -

S8 IP65

resistant, for marking

under difficult conditions frozen and dairy products,

chemicals or construction materials , the S8 IP65 is your
g u a r a n t e e o f r e l i a b i l i t y, q u a l i t y a n d s a f e t y i n a n y o p e r a t i o n a l
environment.
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p l u g - a n d - p l a y

p a c k s

Marking size and type

standard
(G)
One head
Tw o h e a d s

1
2
1
2

jet
jets
jet
jets

1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2

G
G
G
G

small
(M)
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2

M
M
M
M

S8 IP65

Close protection
Completely resistant to humidity and dust, in conformity with the IP65 norm, the
printer is easy to clean, which contributes to hygiene on the production line.
IP65 protection for the printer body, Fully pressurized cabinet, so air in The printer is mounted on a dolly
and IP65 for the head when stopped,
the machine is clean and dry, in
for easy cleaning and transfer from
the printer is truly safe from water
even very dusty or humid environone production line to another.
and dust.
ments.
Stainless steel cabinet resists deter Independent IP65 laboratory testing.
gent washing, making the machine
robust and hygienic.

S8 IP65

Economical
Thanks to its optimized hydraulic circuit that integrates a solvent vapor recovery
system, the S8 IP65 ensures quality marking at a very competitive price.
Automatic ink-pressure adjustment Solvent vapor recovery system, based
guarantees constant jet speed.
on Peltier effect condenser:
Continuous automatic regulation of
- optimum cost of operation;
ink viscosity.

- reduced splash and odor enhances

operator comfort and protects the
environment.

S8 IP65

Friendly
With the largest screen on the market, an ergonomic
keyboard, plus effortless programming and data
loading, the S8 IP65 delivers maximum userfriendliness and security.
Large backlit display is easy on your WYSIWYG display is quick, practical
eyes in all lighting conditions.
for editing messages.
Man-sized QWERTY keyboard, with PCMCIA cards:
pictograms to identify function keys.
- Easy to load logos and messages
Scroll-down menus for easy, intuiinto the printer;
tive use.

- Quick to program, and identical

for several printers, meaning you
save time in case of production line
changes;
- Easy back up to secure production.

S8 IP65

Trouble-free
A high-performance ink control system ensures consistent quality printing. Simple
installation, easy maintenance, plus trouble-free use and upkeep, mean the S8 IP65
is always ready.
Vast choice of inks adapted to nume- Patented cleaning system automati- Compact printhead is quick to install
cally rinses printheads to ensure
rous industries: for example, marwithout adapting the production line.
trouble-free startup and optimum Molded printhead parts eliminate
king on cans, bottom of glass contaioperation.
ners, etc., plus food-safe and
maladjustment, and speed cleaning.
invisible inks.
Replaceable by simple exchange,
Installs directly on the shop floor
ink circuits and IC cards enable fast
without a mounting.
servicing.

S8 IP65

Robust
Its highly reliable proven design, makes the S8 IP65
your durable worry-free solution.
Flexible, yet crush-resistant com Sealed keyboard resists solvents.
pound material fills printhead-to Highly reliable electronic SMC
printer umbilical.
(surface mounted components)
board.

Printing possibilities
Single-jet or bi-jet printhead, for up to 4 lines of print per jet
Character heights: 5 dots, 7 dots, 9 dots, 11 dots, 16 dots, and 24 dots
Alphabets: Latin, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, and Cyrillic
Selection of Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters
Prints postdates, time, and shift code, with automatic numbering
Bar codes: Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 128, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPCA, and UPCE
Prints logos

Operations
Automatic start-up and shutdown
Automatic head cleaning (patented Imaje system)
Operator interface: 640 x 200-pixel LCD screen, QWERTY keyboard, function keys and LED indicators, plus
WYSIWYG message display
Up to 2000 messages in memory, depending on message format
Logo design from the programming terminal
Languages available for operator/machine interface: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Greek, Hebrew,
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese
RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 (optional) serial connections, parallel interface (optional) for message
selection, plus other input/output features

Ink circuit
Auto-diagnosis and service help menu
Automatic control of ink viscosity, jet pressure and jet speed
Automatic nozzle clearing
Pressurized printhead
Tank capacity: 1 liter ink and 1 liter additive

Other characteristics
Stainless steel cabinet
Level IP65 protection against dust and humidity
Printer dimensions: 1045 mm H x 463 mm L x 340 mm W
Operating temperature range: 0C to 50C, depending on ink used
Electrical power supply: 110V (20%), 220V (20%), with automatic switching
Compressed air feed (filtered, dry, and degreased): 5 bar min. to 10 bar max., and 15Nm3/hr minimum
flow at start-up
Power: 350 VA, at frequencies from 45 Hz to 65 Hz

Full range of accessories

Product sensors, encoders, alarms, printhead brackets, etc.

Head type
Speed at nominal resolution
Character height
Nominal resolution

G
(standard-height characters)

M
(small characters)

5.4 m/s

3.6 m/s

1.8 mm to 8.5 mm

1.2 mm to 5.3 mm

2.8 dots/mm

4.5 dots/mm

Imaje
Worldwide Service:
first for fine products,
first for fine service.
Partner of major
manufacturers, Imaje
offers a wide range of
pre- and post-sales
services, through a sales
and service network
established in over
100 countries.
These services include
samples marking
expertise, consulting
services, technical
assistance during
installation, training,
telephone technical
assistance (hot line),
service contracts and
consumables supply
contracts.

The Quality Management System

of the factory where this equipment was manufactured has been
certified ISO 9001/ISO 14001.

Imaje S.A.

Head office,
9, rue Gaspard Monge,
BP 110,
26501 Bourg-ls-Valence Cedex
France

Tel.: (33) 4 75 75 55 00
Fax: (33) 4 75 82 98 10
http://www.imaje.com

You make it, we mark it.

Photos: Ginko - A 20689 - Printed in France - 06/04.

We reserve the right to amend design and/or specifications without notice.