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Videojet® 1280

Continuous Inkjet

Videojet® 1280

The easy CIJ printer to operate

 

Videojet has redefined simple with the Videojet 1280 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer. From the intuitive interface to smart design features, it’s simple for all operators to use.

  • 8″ tablet-inspired SIMPLICiTY™ interface
  • Proven Videojet printhead and fluid systems
  • One, easy-to-replace Videojet SmartCell™ service module
  • All basic I/O ports included

Your goals are our goals

 

Focusing on 2 key elements, we are delighted to reveal our best value for money, general purpose continuous inkjet printer, designed with your needs in mind.

Ownership

made
easy

Class-leading reliability

The 1280 improves upon the proven Videojet printhead and fluid systems, providing stable performance and reliability across a broad range of operating conditions.

Improve start-up time

Don’t let variable volumes and production runs impact your start-up process.

The Videojet 1280 can remain unused for up to 14 days and still provide excellent print quality on start-up, without the need for any dditional printer intervention.

Reduce costly waste

When you don’t have high utilization, ink supplies can expire before you get to use the whole cartridge.

Videojet provides a wide selection of long shelf-life inks, with consistent print quality
across applications.

Videojet® 1280

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Remote access with VideojetConnect™ Remote Service*

CIJ printers with optional VideojetConnect Remote Service deliver on-board remote service capability.

Receive instant access to the world’s largest network of CIJ experts at the touch of a finger, and bring the technician directly to your line to aid troubleshooting and remote printer recovery. No other technology delivers help faster to ensure you make the right decisions when needed.

* Subject to availability in your country

Help reduce unplanned
printer downtime

Temperature variations and dusty/humid plant environments can lead to unplanned printer downtime and/or poor printer performance.

The cabinet is made of high-grade stainless steel to minimize rusting, and is IP55 rated to help protect against dust and water ingress.

With Videojet Dynamic CalibrationTM
the 1280 constantly monitors environmental conditions and automatically adjusts jetting
parameters to help maintain superior print quality and maximize uptime.

The 1280 is available with the Positive Air option that requires no plant air and allows long runs between printhead cleaning, even in dusty and humid environments.

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Usability

made easy

 

Simple to use and maintain

Identify printer status, fluid levels, and what you are printing at a glance with our intuitive SIMPLICiTY™ touchscreen interface.

* 1280 Service Module vs legacy Videojet model

Easy to operate

You don’t need expertise to manage the day-to-day CIJ operations, be it code management or changing supplies.

SIMPLICiTY, our tablet-inspired 8” intuitive touchscreen interface, greatly reduces operator printer interactions to help eliminate potential user errors.

No need to be a CIJ expert, or order a service call for standard maintenance. Only 5 minutes of user-performed annual preventive maintenance required * *.

** Every year, or when the printer reaches 3,000 hours, whichever comes first.

Easy to maintain

Production capacity can be lost due to disruptive unplanned downtime or time-consuming maintenance.

Help eliminate nasty surprises with predictable preventive maintenance, making planning and aligning to budget cycles a simple process.

Modular printhead design makes the most common replacements quick and simple.

The 1280 includes on-board, easy to understand ‘How to’ videos to guide you through basic tasks without extensive training.

Our no mess, no waste, no mistake Videojet Smart Cartridge™ system drains all fluids from the cartridge, and offers additional protection against leakage during transport and handling. Combined with the ease of service Videojet SmartCell™ design, there is no hazardous waste to worry about, helping to simplify routine maintenance.

Uptime Advantage

  • Leveraging proven and innovative technologies from Videojet legacy models
  • Modular wear parts enable easy and reliable replacement by the customer, therefore reducing downtime
  • Ability to connect to optional VideojetConnect™ Remote Service for direct access to our technical experts

Code Assurance

  • Tablet-like functionality enhances an operator’s ability to learn the interface to reduce coding errors
  • The SIMPLICiTY user interface greatly reduces operator printer interactions, helping to eliminate potential user errors through an intuitive, 8″ touchscreen display
  • User definable message rules can automate code content without need of operator interaction

Ink choices to match your application

With over a dozen inks to choose from, Videojet iQMark™ inks have been designed to meet your particular requirementWith over a dozen inks to choose from, Videojet iQMark™ inks have been designed to meet your particular requirement
iQMark supplies are responsibly designed and manufactured to maximize contrast, adhesion and uptime while meeting safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. Every batch is tested to ensure it meets our strict quality control specifications. Videojet partners with manufacturers to help them meet their corporate responsibility goals by providing a comprehensive range of long shelf-life supplies.

Built-in Productivity

  • No mess, no waste, no mistake Videojet Smart Cartridge™
  • Reduce waste and rework with the step-by-step guides in the easy-to-use operator interface
  • Automated message rules reduce operator interaction

Simple Usability

  • 8″ touchscreen display is intuitive to the operator without the need for extensive training
  • On-board ‘How to’ videos greatly reduce the need for having an operator manual to hand
  • The SmartCell design allows for simple, user-performed preventative maintenance

Videojet® 1280

Continuous Inkjet

 

Line speed capability

Can print 1 to 5 lines of print at speeds of up to 533fpm (162mpm)
(10 characters per inch, single line of print)

Font matrix configuration
Single-line: 5X5, 5×7, 5X7 Tower, 7×9, 9×12, 10×16, 16×24, 25×34
Twin-line: 5×5, 5×7, 7×9, 9×12, 10×16
Tri-line: 5×5, 5×7, 7×9
Quad-line: 5×5, 5×7
Five-line: 5×5

Linear bar codes
UPC A&E; EAN 8 & 13; Code 128 A, B & C; UCC/EAN 128;
Code 39; Interleaved 2 of 5; GS1

QR codes
21×21, 25×25, 29×29, 33×33
Error correction mode L, M, Q or H

DataMatrix codes
Square Form up to 32×32; Rectangular Form up to 16×48

Nominal character height
Selectable from 0.079” (2mm) to 0.40” (10mm), depending on font

Throw distance
Optimal: 0.472” (12mm)
Range: 0.197” (5mm) to 0.591” (15mm)

User interface
8” high-response TFT-LCD touch screen
WYSIWYG touch to edit message editing

Custom logo/graphics
Can be created via optional CLARiSOFT™ software*

Character sets
Chinese, Russian/Bulgarian, Turkish/Scandinavian, Romanian, Greek, Arabic,
Japanese/Kanji, Faroese, Hebrew, Icelandic, Korean, East European, European/American and Vietnamese

Languages and interface options
English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simple Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish and Vietnamese

Input/output
Product detect input
Encoder input
Beacon (Alarm light) output
Relay output
USB 2.0 (2x)
Ethernet LAN™

Message storage
More than 250 complex messages

Environmental protection
IP55 standard, no plant air required, stainless steel cabinet

Printhead
Heated printhead
Diameter: 1.63” (41.3mm)
Length: 10.62” (269.8mm)

Printhead umbilical
Ultra flexible
Length: 6.56’ (2m)
Diameter: 0.91” (23mm)
Bend radius: 4.0” (101.6mm)​

Fluids containers
Ink and Make-up Smart Cartridge™ 0.793 qt. (750ml)

Temperature/humidity range
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
0% to 90% RH non-condensing
With selected inks; actual installation may require additional hardware
based on production environment conditions

Electrical requirements
Nominal supply power 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz, 80W

Approximate weight
Unpacked and dry: 39.5lbs (17.9kg)

Options
Dry air kit for high humidity and harsh environments (requires plant air)
Wide range of accessories

 

 

* CLARiSOFT Package Coding Design software required for bar codes and other advanced functionality.