S8

Primary
packaging

range

S8 Master

It understands
your needs

S8 Master
4 lines (single-jet) to 8 lines
(bi-jet) to 16 lines (quadrijet) of variable characters
Printing speed up to 5.4 m/s
Text in several alphabets,
date, 2 postdates
(best before date), and
time, plus automatic
counters
Design and printing of logos
Vast choice of bar codes
RS-232 or RS-422/
RS-485 (optional)
serial connections
for remote operation

Small character
ink jet printing

S8 range

Ve r s a t i l e , r e l i a b l e

S8 Master

and easy to use

the S8 Master is the most open solution on the market to

meet the need for variable marking, in all industrial
environments.
10

p l u g - a n d - p l a y

p a c k s
Marking size and type

standard
(G)
One head

Tw o h e a d s

1
2
4
1
2

jet
jets
jets
jet
jets

1.1
1.2
1.4
2.1
2.2

G
G
G
G
G

small
(M)

micro
(P)

1.1 M
1.2 M

1.1 P

2.1 M
2.2 M

S8 Master

Versatile
Thanks to its wide choice of printheads and a broad range of inks,
the S8 Master adapts to your requirements.
Vast choice of inks adapted to numesmall characters (M head) and
rous industries: marking on cables,
micro-characters (P head).
bottom of glass containers, plus Printheads with 1, 2 or 4 jets.
food-safe and invisible inks.
One, or two printheads able to ope Three printheads available: stanrate independently:
dard-height characters (G head),

- A single machine marks different

products on two separate production lines, minimizing your investment;
- The second head can serve as a
backup, reducing downtime.

S8 Master

Friendly
With the largest screen on the market, an ergonomic keyboard, plus effortless
programming and data loading, the S8 Master delivers maximum userfriendliness and security.
Large backlit display is easy on your WYSIWYG display, meaning messages
eyes in all lighting conditions.
print the way you see them.
Man-sized QWERTY keyboard, with PCMCIA cards:
pictograms to identify function keys.
- Easy to load logos and messages
Scroll-down menus for easy, intuitive
into the printer;
use.

- Quick to program, and identical

for several printers, meaning you
save time in case of production line
changes;
- Easy back-up to secure production.

S8 Master

Economical
Thanks to its optimized hydraulic circuit that integrates a solvent vapor
recovery system, the S8 Master ensures quality marking at a very
competitive price.
Automatic ink-pressure adjustment Solvent vapor recovery system, based
on Peltier effect condenser:
guarantees constant jet speed.
- optimum cost of operation;
Continuous automatic regulation of
- reduced splash and odor enhances
ink viscosity.
operator comfort and protects the
environment.

S8 Master

Trouble-free
Simple installation, easy maintenance,
plus trouble-free use and upkeep, mean the S8 Master
is always ready.
Installs directly on the shop floor Compact printhead is quick to install Molded printhead parts eliminate
without a special stand.
without adapting the production line.
maladjustment, and speed cleaning.
Patented cleaning system automati Replaceable by simple exchange, ink
cally rinses printheads to ensure
circuits and IC cards enable fast sertrouble-free startup and optimum
vicing.
operation.

S8 Master

Robust
Its tough stainless steel construction, designed for flawless operation
and highest reliability, make the S8 Master your durable worry-free
solution.
Stainless steel console is clean and Printhead pressurization means Flexible, yet crush-resistant comrobust.
pound material fills printhead-toclean, dry air flows through heads
Sealed keyboard resists solvents.
printer umbilical.
so ink is dust-free.
Highly reliable electronic SMC (surface mounted components) board.

Printing possibilities
Single-jet, bi-jet or quadri-jet printhead
Up to 4 lines of print per jet
Character heights: 5 dots, 7 dots, 9 dots, 11 dots, 16 dots, and 24 dots
Alphabets: Latin, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, and Cyrillic
Selection of Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters
Prints postdates, time, and shift code, with automatic numbering
Bar codes: Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, EAN 128, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPCA, UPCE, and ITF 14
Prints logos

Operations
Automatic start-up and shutdown
Automatic head cleaning (patented Imaje system)
Operator interface: 640 x 200-pixel LCD screen, QWERTY keyboard, function keys and LED indicators, plus
WYSIWYG message display
Up to 2000 messages in memory, depending on message format
Logo design from the programming terminal
Languages available for operator/machine interface: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Greek, Hebrew,
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese
RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 (optional) serial connections, parallel interface (optional) for message
selection, plus other input/output features

Ink circuit
Auto-diagnosis and service help menu
Automatic control of ink viscosity, jet pressure and jet speed
Automatic nozzle clearing
Pressurized printhead
Tank capacity: 1 liter ink and 1 liter additive

Other characteristics
Stainless steel console, offering IP54 protection against dust and humidity
Printer dimensions: 1045 mm H x 463 mm L x 340 mm W
Operating temperature range: 0C to 50C, depending on ink used
Humidity: 10% to 90% without condensation
Electrical power supply: 110V (20%), 220V (20%), with automatic switching
Compressed air feed (filtered, dry, and degreased): 5 bar min. to 10 bar max
Power: 350 VA, at frequencies from 45 Hz to 65 Hz

Full range of accessories

Product sensors, encoders, alarms, printhead brackets, etc.

Head type
Speed at nominal resolution
Character height
Nominal resolution

G
(standard-height characters)

M
(small characters)

P
(micro characters)

5.4 m/s

3.6 m/s

1.7 m/s

1.8 mm to 8.5 mm

1.2 mm to 5.3 mm

0.7 to 3.4 mm

2.8 dots/mm

4.5 dots/mm

7 dots/mm

Imaje
Worldwide Service:
first for fine products,
first for fine service.
Partner of major
manufacturers, Imaje
offers a wide range of
pre- and post-sales
services, through a sales
and service network
established in over
100 countries.
These services include
samples marking
expertise, consulting
services, technical
assistance during
installation, training,
telephone technical
assistance (hot line),
service contracts and
consumables supply
contracts.

The Quality Management System

of the factory where this equipment was manufactured has been
certified ISO 9001/ISO 14001.

Imaje S.A.

Head office,
9, rue Gaspard Monge,
BP 110,
26501 Bourg-ls-Valence Cedex
France

Tel.: (33) 4 75 75 55 00
Fax: (33) 4 75 82 98 10
http://www.imaje.com

You make it, we mark it.

Photos: Ginko - A 20681 - Printed in France - 06/04.

We reserve the right to amend design and/or specifications without notice.