Markem Imaje 9020 (Refurbished)
Key Features:
- Print Capabilities: Prints up to 4 lines of text or barcodes (1D and 2D DataMatrix) at line speeds up to 4.4 m/s (71 dpi resolution).
- Font & Character Height: Supports font heights from 1.8 mm to 8.7 mm (5 to 24 dots).
- Physical & Build: IP54-rated stainless steel cabinet weighing approximately 19.5 kg (43 lbs), equipped with a 3-meter flexible umbilical cable.
- Ink System: Operates on two 0.8-liter sealed cartridges (ink and additive) supporting hot-swapping and automatic jet speed control.
- Operation & Memory: Stores up to 100 messages, supports 31 operator languages, and includes a PCMCIA / Compact Flash card reader.
- Power Requirements: Auto-switching 100–240 V (60 VA max); does not require factory plant air. Operating range is 0–40 °C (32–104 °F).
- Versatile Printing Capabilities: Supports up to 4 lines of print, including expiration dates, batch codes, logos, and 1D or 2D DataMatrix barcodes at line speeds up to 4.4 m/s.
- Jet Speed Control Technology: Automatically adjusts ink pressure to maintain crisp code quality regardless of environmental temperature changes or line speed shifts.
- Clean & Sealed Consumables: Operates using 0.8-liter sealed cartridges for ink and additive, enabling clean replacements on the fly without stopping production lines.
- Industrial Build: Enclosed in a compact IP54-rated stainless steel cabinet (~19.5 kg), requiring no factory plant air to function.
- Flexible Integration: Includes a 3-meter flexible umbilical cable and a backlit blue screen with WYSIWYG display for quick message design and setup.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Specification |
| Max Print Speed | Up to 4.4 m/s |
| Print Capability | Up to 4 lines of text/barcodes |
| Font & Character Height | 5 to 24 dots; 1.8 mm to 8.7 mm |
| Cabinet Rating & Material | IP54 Stainless Steel |
| Ink System | 2 sealed 0.8 L cartridges (Ink & Additive) |
| Memory & Languages | Stores up to 100 messages; 31 operator languages |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 V auto-switching (60 VA max); no plant air needed |
Primary Applications
- Food & Beverage: Marking expiry dates and batch numbers directly on plastic bottles, glass jars, cartons, and flexible packaging.
- Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: Printing compact lot numbers and DataMatrix codes on small tubes, blister packs, and outer boxes.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Continuous coding on extruded plastics, metal parts, auto components, and cardboard cases.
Whether deployed as a primary coder or acquired as a refurbished secondary unit, the Markem-Imaje 9020 offers long-term reliability and low operational complexity.
