S8 range

Primary
packaging
S8 Master
It understands
your needs

S8 Master
• 4 lines (single-jet) to 8 lines
(bi-jet) to 16 lines (quadri-
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
Ve r s a t i l e , r e l i a b l e
S8 Master and easy to use –
the S8 Master is the most open solution on the market to
meet the need for variable marking, in all industrial
environments.

10 p l u g - a n d - p l a y p a c k s

Marking size and type

standard small micro
(G) (M) (P)
1 jet 1.1 G 1.1 M 1.1 P
One head 2 jets 1.2 G 1.2 M
4 jets 1.4 G
1 jet 2.1 G 2.1 M
Tw o h e a d s
2 jets 2.2 G 2.2 M

S8 Master
Versatile

Thanks to its wide choice of printheads and a broad range of inks,

the S8 Master adapts to your requirements.
• Vast choice of inks adapted to nume- small characters (M head) and - A single machine marks different
rous industries: marking on cables, micro-characters (P head). products on two separate produc-
bottom of glass containers, plus • Printheads with 1, 2 or 4 jets. tion lines, minimizing your invest-
food-safe and invisible inks. • One, or two printheads able to ope- ment;
• Three printheads available: stan- rate independently: - The second head can serve as a
dard-height characters (G head), backup, reducing downtime.

S8 Master
Friendly

With the largest screen on the market, an ergonomic keyboard, plus effortless
programming and data loading, the S8 Master delivers maximum user-
friendliness and security.
• Large backlit display is easy on your • WYSIWYG display, meaning messages - Quick to program, and identical
eyes in all lighting conditions. print the way you see them. for several printers, meaning you
• Man-sized QWERTY keyboard, with • PCMCIA cards: save time in case of production line
pictograms to identify function keys. - Easy to load logos and messages changes;
• Scroll-down menus for easy, intuitive into the printer; - Easy back-up to secure production.
use.
 S8 Master
Economical

Thanks to its optimized hydraulic circuit that integrates a solvent vapor

recovery system, the S8 Master 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 Master
Trouble-free

Simple installation, easy maintenance,

plus trouble-free use and upkeep, mean the S8 Master
is always ready.
• Installs directly on the shop floor • Compact printhead is quick to install • Molded printhead parts eliminate
without a special stand. without adapting the production line. maladjustment, and speed cleaning.
• Patented cleaning system automati- • Replaceable by simple exchange, ink
cally rinses printheads to ensure circuits and IC cards enable fast ser-
trouble-free startup and optimum vicing.
operation.

S8 Master
Robust

Its tough stainless steel construction, designed for flawless operation

and highest reliability, make the S8 Master your durable worry-free
solution.
• Stainless steel console is clean and • Printhead pressurization means • Flexible, yet crush-resistant com-
robust. clean, dry air flows through heads pound material fills printhead-to-
• Sealed keyboard resists solvents. so ink is dust-free. printer umbilical.
• Highly reliable electronic SMC (sur-
face mounted components) board.
 Printing possibilities
• Single-jet, bi-jet or quadri-jet printhead
• 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, UPCE, and ITF 14
• Prints logos

Operations
• Automatic start-up and shutdown Imaje
• Automatic head cleaning (patented Imaje system)
• Operator interface: 640 x 200-pixel LCD screen, QWERTY keyboard, function keys and LED indicators, plus Worldwide Service:
WYSIWYG message display
• Up to 2000 messages in memory, depending on message format
first for fine products,
• Logo design from the programming terminal
• Languages available for operator/machine interface: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
first for fine service.
German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Greek, Hebrew, Partner of major
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese
• RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 (optional) serial connections, parallel interface (optional) for message manufacturers, Imaje
selection, plus other input/output features
offers a wide range of
Ink circuit
pre- and post-sales
• Auto-diagnosis and service help menu
• Automatic control of ink viscosity, jet pressure and jet speed services, through a sales
• Automatic nozzle clearing
• Pressurized printhead
and service network
• Tank capacity: 1 liter ink and 1 liter additive established in over
Other characteristics 100 countries.
• Stainless steel console, offering IP54 protection against dust and humidity
• Printer dimensions: 1045 mm H x 463 mm L x 340 mm W
These services include
• Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C, depending on ink used samples marking
• Humidity: 10% to 90% without condensation
• Electrical power supply: 110V (±20%), 220V (±20%), with automatic switching expertise, consulting
• Compressed air feed (filtered, dry, and degreased): 5 bar min. to 10 bar max
• Power: 350 VA, at frequencies from 45 Hz to 65 Hz services, technical
Full range of accessories assistance during
Product sensors, encoders, alarms, printhead brackets, etc. installation, training,
telephone technical
assistance (hot line),
Head type G M P service contracts and
(standard-height characters) (small characters) (micro characters)
consumables supply
Speed at nominal resolution 5.4 m/s 3.6 m/s 1.7 m/s

Character height 1.8 mm to 8.5 mm 1.2 mm to 5.3 mm 0.7 to 3.4 mm

contracts.
Nominal resolution 2.8 dots/mm 4.5 dots/mm 7 dots/mm

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

The Quality Management System

of the factory where this equip- Imaje S.A.
Photos: Ginko - A 20681 - Printed in France - 06/04.

ment was manufactured has been

certified ISO 9001/ISO 14001.
Head office,
9, rue Gaspard Monge,
BP 110,
26501 Bourg-lès-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.