CoPilot Max 512i

Hi-Resolution Printer

Run up to two 2.8″ print heads from a single controller
Print up to 2.8″ of hi-resolution characters, razor-sharp text, scannable bar codes and great looking logos at 180 dpi
CoPilot Max’s 4.3″ full color touchscreen provides access to the system’s internal messages and print functions
Compatible with Squid Ink’s easy-to-use Orion™ message creation PC software

Application Versatility

Squid Ink’s CoPilot® Max 512i printing system is designed to print superior quality hi-resolution characters on porous or non-porous surfaces. For applications that require immediate dry times on non-porous surfaces, the CoPilot Max 512i also has the capability to run UV LED curable inks. With up to 2.8″ of print height per print head, print speeds up to 480ft/min, and the ability to run up to 2 print heads from one controller, the CoPilot Max 512i provides a cost-effective solution for making your mark on a wide variety of products and substrates.

Increased Performance

CoPilot Max 512i controller features increased processing power to print the messages you want when you want to print them. Faster GUI response time and near immediate message rendering times allow the Max 512i to keep up with the demands of your fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Designed for Your Applications

The CoPilot Max 512i utilizes the same active ink system found in Squid Ink’s CoPilot and CoPilot Max printing systems. The revolutionary design allows users the ability to tilt or rotate the print head in any direction without making height adjustments to the ink supply. The system prints hi-resolution characters, razor-sharp text, scannable bar codes and great looking logos at up to 180 dpi vertical resolution at speeds up to 480 ft/minute, offering the fastest print speeds in Squid Ink’s CoPilot family. The CoPilot Max 512i also features a large 500ml snap-in cartridge, allowing users the ability to swap ink cartridges in a matter of seconds. The generous ink volume, quick-change ink cartridge and user-friendly touchscreen design allow users to keep their line running, reducing downtime and maximizing ROI.

Affordable Product Coding

The CoPilot Max 512i lets users meet the GS1 barcode specification for less. CoPilot Max 512i consumable costs are typically 1/10 of the cost of paper labels and eliminate preprinted cartons and SKUs of label inventory. Any way you look at it, Squid Ink’s CoPilot Max 512i provides users with an affordable solution to meet their ink jet coding needs.

CoPilot Max's revolutionary active ink system allows conversion to downshooter mode in seconds.

Squid Ink's proven inks and fluids are available in large 500ml no-mess cartridges.

The CoPilot Max utilizes oil-based, solvent-based or UV curable inks for printing on a wide range of porous or non-porous substrates.

A 4.3" full color touchscreen provides access to the systems internal messages and print functions.

Squid Ink is a GS1 US Solution Partner, dedicated to helping businesses implement GS1 standards.

Benefits

BENEFITS OF THE COPILOT MAX 512i

Print up to two 2.8″ print heads from a single controller
Print up to 2.8″ of hi-resolution characters, razor-sharp text, scannable bar codes and great looking logos at 180 dpi
CoPilot’s 4.3″ full color touchscreen provides access to the system’s internal messages and print functions
Compatible with Squid Ink’s easy-to-use Orion™ message creation PC software

System

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Print Technology – Piezo impulse printhead technology
Maximum Print Height – 2.8″ (7.1 cm) per printhead
Vertical Print Resolution – 360 dpi capable of printing razor-sharp graphics, small characters text and scannable bar codes
Horizontal Print Resolution – 205 dpi
Print Speed – Up to 480 ft/min at 205 dpi
Time & Date – Internal real-time clock with battery back-up
Product Sensor – External photocell or optional encoder
Communication Interface – One USB host and one Ethernet input
Touchscreen – 4.3″ (10.9 cm) full color touchscreen display
Ink Cartridge Volume – 500ml cartridge
Low Ink Indicator – Status alert on touchscreen; LED light beacon optional
Substrate Capabilities – Porous or Non-porous surfaces
Electrical Requirements – 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 216VA maximum
Operating Environment – 34ºF – 104ºF (1º – 40ºC) with PZ1525 low temp oil-based ink
Agency Certifications – CE

Software

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Time & Date – Full time and date functionality including expiration date and Julian Dates
Item Numbering – Sixteen counters, one of which can be a daily counter and production counter
Shift Codes – Four programmable shift codes with automatic rollover
Bar Codes – All standard bar codes including 2D
Fonts – Arial, Arial Bold, Arial International, Arial Monospaced, Courier, Tahoma Bold and Lucida resident fonts for use in variable data elements. Static elements in any Windows® font
Logos – Most image files supported with Orion Graphical Interface Software
Printing Features – Reverse, invert, rotate, repeat, print on/off button
Message Length – Up to 120″ (3.05 m)
Number of Messages – 1GB storage space will store approximately 1000+ messages
Ink Usage – Shown in Orion™ PC Software
User Data Prompts – Prompts for user input at start of print job by manual input on touchscreen
Wireless Connectivity – For wireless connection between PC or tablet and printer controller
Database Capability – Ethernet communication protocol for external communication
Languages – English, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Polish

Optional Accessories

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Encoder – For operation with variable speed conveyors
Bar Code Laser Scanner – Allows scan and print message retrieval
External Light Beacon – Indicates low ink levels
Wireless USB Device and Router – For wireless connectivity
Windows Tablet – Pre-loaded with Orion software; includes mounting bracket with swivel arm, USB to Ethernet cable and stylus
Conveyor Mounting Bracket – Provides stable mount to conveyor or other material handling equipment
Floorstand – Includes mounting brackets and legs with leveling feet; 59″ (1.5m) total height
Spring Loaded Printhead Bracket – Provides consistent throw distance with inconsistent boxes or products
Starter Kit – Includes ink, cleaner and flush solution, printhead wipes, hand cleaner and latex gloves

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Why Choose Adaptive?

Adaptive is an authorized distributor of Squid Ink coding and marking systems, providing customers with direct access to both equipment and all required inks, solvents and consumables. Purchasing through Adaptive simplifies the process by giving you a single, reliable source for everything needed to keep your Squid Ink system running consistently and efficiently.

In addition to distribution and consumables, Adaptive can support integration into existing or new production lines when required. Integration services – such as mounting, controls coordination and system communication – are available as a separate, scoped service, ensuring flexibility based on your specific needs.