EXCEL 273SE

VIDEOJET EXCEL®Series 273se Ink Jet Printer

Superior Accuracy and Reliability You Can Trust


There are many dual-headed coders to choose from, but which coder to choose is easy. The VIDEOJET EXCEL® Series 273se prints three lines from each head, has extended bar code capability, and gives you a host of other great features. But its best features are the flexibility of two heads and the reliability you expect from Videojet, a world leader in ink jet imaging.

Designed for Growth
With two heads and three lines of code from each, you have the flexibility to deliver more information, code in two locations at the same time, or print two different codes. Most of all, you have the flexibility to change as your needs change and your business grows. That's the advantage of the reliable, easy to use, EXCEL Series 273se from Videojet. Unsurpassed flexibility is your best investment for tomorrow.

Clear, Legible Image Every Time
To ensure the superior print quality and clear readability of every code, the Videojet EXCEL Series 273se comes with SurePrint® software. With SurePrint? you get superior ink control for higher resolution and clearer print quality, regardless of your substrate or application. The EXCEL Series 273se is also capable of bolderizing all or part of a code and vertical tower printing, and its built-in bar code capabilities conform to international requirements (EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A). Great print quality complements the quality of your products.

Sophisticated Yet Easy to Use
For all it does, the EXCEL Series 273se is remarkably easy to operate. That's because easy-to-follow prompts lead your operator through every important function, and the prompts appear on an illuminated display that can be read in virtually any light. The code is displayed before it's printed, so input corrections can be made without wasting time or product. Fewer errors mean higher productivity.

Options Make It Even Better
The EXCEL Series 273se can be equipped with a rolling piston auto flush system for single-button start up. You may never need to stop your line to clean a printhead again. Overall maintenance costs are also reduced. For applications demanding both printheads work in perfect harmony, the 273se's optional Synchro-Card control system guarantees that both printheads print code on each product and that serialized messages always are identical to each other. In addition, Synchro-Card memorizes the exact location to begin printing for use in web applications. Less maintenance, greater reliability and higher productivity.

Long Life and Less Waste
The EXCEL Series 273se has a stainless steel, drip- and corrosion-resistant cabinet with a rugged, vinyl-covered armored umbilical cable. It also eliminates waste disposal problems because it consumes virtually all of its ink. Years of reliable, trouble-free operation with virtually zero waste.

Backed by Videojet TotalSource®
Videojet's exclusive TotalSource is an unparalleled support program providing the most complete array of customer service and support systems available. Includes application assistance, installation, technical support, parts, supplies, repair, training and service programs. Technical support when and where you need it.

Line Speed Capability
5x5 matrix: up to 916 ft./min. (278 m/min.)
5x7 matrix: up to 611 ft./min. (185 m/min.)
7x9 matrix: up to 203 ft./min. (62 m/min.)
10x16 matrix: up to 157 ft./min. (48 m/min.)
16x24 matrix: up to 55 ft./min. (17 m/min.)
Tri-Line: up to 110 ft./min. (34 m/min.)

Print Rate
Up to 1832 characters per second, depending on font

Font Matrix Configuration
5x5, 5x7, 5x7 tri-line, 7x9, 10x16, and 16x24

Bar Code Fonts
Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, and UPC-A (with human readable characters)

Optimal Character Height
1/8 inch (3.2 mm) to more than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)

Keyboard
66 alphanumeric and special character keys on moisture and ketone resistant, membrane-type keyboard; security features

Display
40-character eight-line illuminated (back-lit) LCD display

Custom Logo/Graphics
Available; languages other than English available

Custom Characters
Keyboard programmable characters

Data Interface
128-character ASCII code; RS-232C at baud rates selectable up to 19.2kbps for each serial interface connector; two independent ports standard

Standard Message Storage
32 message storage capacity; additional message storage capacity available

Console
Free-standing/wall-mountable stainless steel cabinet; dimensions: 34 inches (864 mm) high, 20 inches (508 mm) wide, 8 3/4 inches (222 mm) deep

Printheads
Two compact, stainless steel 1.38 inch (35 mm) diameter printheads; omni-directional capability; printheads programmed independently

Printhead Cables
Two vinyl-covered armored conduits, 20 feet (6.1 m) in length; one to each printhead

Ink
Wide range of formulations and colors

Ink Consumption
Virtually all ink is consumed, eliminating hazardous waste disposal. Consumption rate is up to 67.5 million characters per quart, depending on ink, stroke setting and other adjustments

Ink Containers
One quart (.95 liter) bottles each, ink and make-up fluid; five-gallon make-up container available

Product Detection
Ability to accommodate one or two product detectors and/or encoders

Accessories
Printhead stand; wide range of product detectors; encoder; alert light; voltage regulators

Temperature/Humidity Range
40F to 110F (5C to 43C); 10% to 90% RH without condensation

Air Requirements
80 psi minimum (5.35 bars), depending on ink 2.5 SCFM maximum (4,247 l/hr.), dry, oil free, filtered air

Electrical Requirements
Nominal 110 or 240 VAC at 50/60 Hz; 75 watts

Approximate Weight
120 lbs. (55 kg) unpacked, 182 lbs. (83 kg) packed

Options
Self cleaning printhead with rolling piston

• Auto flush system
• Synchro-Card