SMARTDATE® 3i/100 THERMAL TRANSFER CODER

Jan. 28, 2006

Important features of the SmartDate 3i/100 thermal transfer coder are:

  • increased print area – up to 107mm in width and 74mm in length
  • more processing power – for faster 300 dpi imaging
  • more memory – to maintain a large image database
  • added flexibility – for the integration of other systems
  • Other capabilities of the coder include easy operator fault-finding capabilities, portable data transport (optional), full diagnostics and intuitive menu-driven software and ribbon save modes as standard.

    The SmartDate 3i/100 thermal transfer coder can be networked using CimControl® networking software, for improved productivity and increased efficiencies, and Composer™ software for graphics download.

    SmartDate thermal transfer coders are ideal for flexible packaging materials and applications within the snack food, confectionary, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, baked foods and frozen foods industries. They are widely used with VFFS machines, HFFS machines, flow wrappers, label applicators and cartoning machines. These coders are the preferred thermal transfer coders by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the world.

    In addition to the other benefits of the SmartDate 3i/100 coder, MARKEM also offers the Uptime™ Total Services Program – a comprehensive array of services that maximize uptime and productivity. The program includes everything from reliability-centered maintenance programs and professional on-site installations, to the myMARKEM™ portal, which provides online access to information and documentation.• Print Area: • 4.2" x 2.8" (107mm x 70mm) • Printhead width 4.2" (107mm) • Print Specifications: • More than 1,000 font styles available including non-Roman characters, resident, downloadable and scalable • TrueType fonts available as bitmap data Graphics downloaded through use of optional Composer™ software • Barcodes including Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC A, UPC E • Printhead resolution 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) • Interlace ribbon save mode standard • Ribbon save modes as standard • Sensors: • Film and label sensors, proximity switch or pigtail cable optional • Electrical and Environmental: • 115/230V, 50 – 60Hz, 1ph, 300W • 100/200V, 50 – 60Hz, 1ph, 300W • CE certified • NRTL listed to comply with UL 1950 • Operating environment of 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C); • relative humidity 0 – 90% (non-condensing) • Noise level not to exceed 72.6dB(A) • Air Supply: • 6 bar/90 psi (maximum) dry, uncontaminated • User and Computer Interface: • Wipe clean key panel • 80 character backlit LCD display • Full diagnostics and intuitive menu-driven software • Multi-language support • RS232/422/485 serial interface (2,400 to 57,600 baud) • Network up to 62 units using optional • CimControl™ software • Ethernet (Optional) • Optional SmartTouch Color Touch Screen • Operator Interface • Supplies: • MARKEM thermal transfer ribbon available in • a variety of formulas and colors MARKEM thermal transfer printhead cleaning pads • Maximum ribbon length 1,476' (450m) • Maximum ribbon width 4.3" (110mm) • Minimum ribbon width 1.0" (25mm) • Weight: • Printhead — 19.8lbs. (9,0kgs.) • Control Box — 13.7lbs. (6,2kgs.) • Patents: • Australia 693,532; United Kingdom 2,310,405; • 2,289,441 Other patents pending