Continuous Inkjet

Videojet® 1280
From the intuitive interface to smart design
features, the Videojet 1280 continuous inkjet
(CIJ) printer is designed to be the easy CIJ
printer to operate.

Ownership and usability are made easy with the Videojet

1280 continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer.

The Videojet 1280 CIJ printer has been designed to be

simple to operate and maintain and is ideal for customers
who are looking for the maximum functionality for the
best upfront cost.

This CIJ printer provides stable performance and

reliability across a broad range of operating conditions.

Uptime Advantage Simple Usability

• Leveraging proven and innovative technologies from Videojet • 8” touchscreen display is intuitive to the operator without the
legacy models need for extensive training
• Modular wear parts enable easy and reliable replacement by the • On-board ‘How to’ videos greatly reduce the need for having an
customer, therefore reducing downtime operator manual to hand
• Ability to connect to optional VideojetConnect™ Remote Service • The SmartCell design allows for simple, user-performed
for direct access to our technical experts preventative maintenance

Code Assurance Built-in Productivity

• Tablet-like functionality enhances an operator’s ability to learn • No mess, no waste, no mistake Videojet Smart Cartridge™
the interface to reduce coding errors • Reduce waste and rework with the step-by-step guides in the easy-
• The SIMPLICiTYTM user interface greatly reduces operator printer to-use operator interface
interactions, helping to eliminate potential user errors through an • Automated message rules reduce operator interaction
intuitive, 8” touchscreen display
• User definable message rules can automate code content
without need of operator interaction
Videojet® 1280
Continuous Inkjet
Line speed capability Printhead
Can print 1 to 5 lines of print at speeds of up to 533fpm (162mpm) Heated printhead
(10 characters per inch, single line of print) Diameter: 1.63” (41.3mm)
Length: 10.62” (269.8mm)
Font matrix configuration
Single-line: 5X5, 5x7, 5X7 Tower, 7x9, 9x12, 10x16, 16x24, 25x34 Printhead umbilical
Twin-line: 5x5, 5x7, 7x9, 9x12, 10x16 Ultra flexible
Tri-line: 5x5, 5x7, 7x9 Length: 6.56’ (2m)
Quad-line: 5x5, 5x7 Diameter: 0.91” (23mm)
Five-line: 5x5 Bend radius: 4.0” (101.6mm)
Linear bar codes Fluids containers
UPC A&E; EAN 8 & 13; Code 128 A, B & C; UCC/EAN 128; Ink and Make-up Smart Cartridge™ 0.793 qt. (750ml)
Code 39; Interleaved 2 of 5; GS1
Temperature/humidity range
QR codes 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
21x21, 25x25, 29x29, 33x33 0% to 90% RH non-condensing
Error correction mode L, M, Q or H With selected inks; actual installation may require additional hardware
based on production environment conditions
DataMatrix codes
Square Form up to 32x32; Rectangular Form up to 16x48
Electrical requirements
Nominal supply power 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz, 70W
Nominal character height
Selectable from 0.079” (2mm) to 0.40” (10mm), depending on font
Approximate weight
Unpacked and dry: 39.5lbs (17.9kg)
Throw distance
Optimal: 0.472” (12mm)
Options
Range: 0.197” (5mm) to 0.591” (15mm) Dry air kit for high humidity and harsh environments (requires plant air)
Wide range of accessories
User interface
8” high-response TFT-LCD touch screen
WYSIWYG touch to edit message editing
* CLARiSOFT Package Coding Design software required for bar codes and other
Custom logo/graphics advanced functionality.
Can be created via optional CLARiSOFTTM 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, Serbian, 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