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INTRODUCTION
The
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ENESIS
S
INGLE
L
INE
Small Character Ink Jet Printer consists of:
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The print head
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The print station
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The universal controller
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The bracketry and external connections.
The print head is a small square assembly which, when supplied with an
electrical pulse, ejects ink. Ink is supplied from an ink cartridge through tubing.
The print head is adjustable for proper ink control.
The print station is made of a plastic-based material and contains the electronics
and a control panel. The control panel is the top of the print station; it consists
of a small LCD and six touch activated keys. External connections are made
from the top of the print station.
The controller is universal to all
G
ENESIS
Small Character ink jet systems.
Communication between the print station and the controller is achieved by a
remote control, infra-red data transmission link.
The bracketry is supplied complete for mounting the print head, print station and
product sensor to your conveyor. The product sensor is a photoelectric device
that detects each item as it approaches the print head. The printer uses two fluids
in its operation:
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Ink, for printing
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Solvent, for print head flushing and general cleaning purposes
