CoPilot Max 512i Turbo

Application Versatility

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 

BENEFITS OF THE COPILOT MAX 512i TURBO

• Run up to two 2.8″ printheads from a single controller
• Print up to 2.8” of hi-resolution characters, razor-sharp text, scannable bar codes, and great looking logos at 180 dpi
• 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 – 2.8” (7.1 cm) per printhead
• 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 photocell or optional encoder
• Communication Interface – One USB host and one Ethernet input
• Touchscreen – 4.3” (10.9 cm) full color touchscreen display
• Ink Cartridge Volume – 500ml cartridge
• Low Ink Indicator – Status alert on touchscreen, LED light beacon optional
• Substrate Capabilities – Porous or non-porous surfaces
• Electrical Requirements – 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 65W max
• Agency Certifications – CE

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
• Logos – Most image files supported with Orion software
• Printing Features – Reverse, invert, rotate, repeat; print on/off button
• Message Length – Up to 120” (3.05 m)
• Number of Messages – 1GB storage space will store approximately 1000+ messages
• Ink Usage – Shown in Orion software
• User Data Prompts – Prompts for user input at start of print job by manual input on touchscreen
• 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, Polish

Optional Accessories for the CoPilot Max 512i Turbo

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• 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 height
• 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