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Continuous Inkjet Printers
5 Line Industrial Continuous Inkjet Printing Machine.
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:
- Reliable
- Simple
Videojet has redefined SIMPLE with the Videojet 1280 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printer. From the intuitive interface to smart design features, the 1240/1280 CIJ printer is simple for operator to use.
The 1240/1280 CIJ printer features an 8” tablet-inspired SIMPLICiTY™ interface, greatly reducing operator printer interactions, and helping to eliminate potential user errors.
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Videojet 1280
Specs
VJ 1240 | VJ 1280 | |
Printheads | 1 | 1 |
Inks | Dye Based | Dye Based |
Maximum Lines of Print per Printhead | 5 | 5 |
Maximum Line Speed (1) | 162 m/min (533 ft/min) | 278 m/min (914 ft/min) |
Environmental Protection | IP55 | IP55 |
Umbilical Length | 2 m (6.56 ft) | 3 m (9.84 ft) |
Message Storage Capability | More than 250 complex messages | More than 250 complex messages |
Smart CartridgeTM | Included | Included |
SmartCell™ | Included | Included |
Communications | Ethernet LAN and RS232 Serial (requires RS232 connector kit) | Ethernet LAN and RS232 Serial (requires RS232 connector kit) |
Linear and 2D Bar Codes | Included | Included |
I/O Ports and Control | Product Detect Input, Encoder Input, Beacon (Alarm light) Output, Relay Output, USB 2.0 (x2) | Product Detect Input, Encoder Input, Beacon (Alarm light) Output, Relay Output, USB 2.0 (x2) |
Display (User Interface) | SIMPLICiTY™ based 8 inch color touchscreen | SIMPLICiTY™ based 8 inch color touchscreen |
Workflow Modules (Optional) | Scan2Print | Extended Speed Workflow Module max Speed 278 m/min, Scan2Print |
Positive Air | NA | Optional |
Dry Air Kit | Optional | Optional |
# Optional
(1) Based upon single line, 10 characters per inch
Benefits
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
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 Videojet SmartCell™ design allows for simple, user-performed preventative maintenance
Code Assurance
- Tablet-like functionality enhances an operator’s ability to learn the interface to reduce coding errors
- The Videojet 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
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
- Workflow modules expand functionality
- Automated message rules reduce operator interaction
“Videojet inkjet technology has revolutionized what used to be a very dirty job. It is the best equipment on the market. Coding can be that easy.”
James Macsween – Managing Director, Macsween of Edinburgh (case study)
“It’s just very simple. Since the printhead stays clean, we don’t need to spend any time cleaning it.”
Josh Biederwolf – Extruder Operator, Bell Laboratories (case study)
“The printers work in the background which is good news. I never really hear about any problems from them. They offer the reliability factor that I need without any headaches. They do exactly what you want them to do which is what you want from an engineering and production perspective.”
Neil Hackney – Group Engineering Manager, Bokomo Foods (case study)
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Related Products
Videojet 1280 Continuous Inkjet ![]() | Videojet 1580 + Continuous Inkjet ![]() | Videojet 1580C Continuous Inkjet ![]() | |
Description | Designed for single shift operations with basic production line integration. | Offers integrated Wi-Fi, which provides an easy and secure way for users to communicate with the printer. | The industry’s first dedicated soft-pigmented CIJ printer, utilizing soft-pigmented contrast inks to print high-quality, high-contrast codes . |
Shared specs | – Continous inkjet (CIJ) technology is extremely versatile and can print on virtually any shape, size, and material – SIMPLICiTY series, the third and current generation of Videojet CIJ printers – Print up to 5 lines – Store 250+ complex messages – WYSIWYG message editing | ||
Max line speed | 162 m/min (533 ft/min) | 278 m/min (914 ft/min) | |
User interface | 8” high-response TFT-LCD touch screen | 10.4” 16:9 high-response TFT-LCD touch screen | |
Environmental protection | – IP55, no plant air required, stainless steel cabinet | – IP55, no plant air required, stainless steel cabinet – IP65, protected electronics (optional with dust protection kit) | |
Qualified inks | 18 core inks | 18 core inks 21 specialty inks | 4 core inks |
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