MarkoprintInkjet Print Controllers
Markoprint X2JET / X4JET
Compact, standalone print controllers with a 5.7″ touchscreen — X2JET drives 2 printheads, X4JET drives 4, on one or two production lines.
- Several heads, one controller
- Touchscreen
- Codes & fonts
- Easy integration
Image from PACODE’s previous website — official photography to follow.
- Technology
- HP · LX · MX · XR
- Printheads
- 2 (X2JET) · 4 (X4JET)
- Production lines
- 2
- Protection
- IP40
- Display
- 5.7″ touch TFT
- Connectivity
- USB A, USB, EIA 232 and Ethernet
Overview
What X2JET / X4JET does
X2JET triggers up to two printheads to mark packages on two sides, or to mark products differently on two production lines at once; X4JET extends this to four printheads. Both run HP, LX, MX and XR Class printheads.
A 5.7″ touch TFT with animated graphics guides operation. Data arrives by USB stick, Ethernet, PLC or web interface, and the controllers integrate at the side or top of packaging systems and conveyors. PACODE lists them for food and beverage, pharmaceutical and building-materials packaging.
- A
X2JET
Up to 2 printheads; 2 production lines.
- B
X4JET
Up to 4 printheads; one- or two-sided coding, or 2 production lines.
Applications
Where it is used
- Barcode & 2D code printing 1D barcodes and DataMatrix codes with counters, date offsets and variable data. Used in Pharmaceutical, Food & beverage, Building materials Explore
- Carton & case coding Large characters, logos and codes printed directly onto outer cartons and folding boxes. Used in Food & beverage, Chemicals, Building materials Explore
- Date & batch coding Manufacturing and expiry dates, batch and lot numbers on packs, pouches, foil and labels. Used in Food & beverage, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Timber & wood Explore
Capabilities
What can you print?
Content X2JET / X4JET can print, as stated in its specification — with generated samples for illustration.
- Counter, date / time, date offset, variablesAdvanced and Pro
- 1D barcodes & 2D codesAdvanced and Pro
- DBPrint & password protectionPro
EXP 09/2028
SN 0142
Illustrations generated by PACODE to show the kinds of content X2JET / X4JET can print according to its specifications — not photographs of actual print output. Sample data is fictitious.
Why X2JET / X4JET
Features and what they mean for your line
- 01
Several heads, one controller
Two-sided coding or two lines from a single unit.
- 02
Touchscreen
5.7″ touch TFT with animated graphics.
- 03
Codes & fonts
TrueType fonts and all common 1D and 2D barcodes.
- 04
Easy integration
Side or top mounting; encoders, flex holder and mounting bracket as standard accessories.
Specifications
Technical data
Compare Print controllers models| Specification | X2JET | X4JET |
|---|---|---|
| Max. number of printheads | 2 | 4 |
| Max. number of production lines | 2 | 2 |
| Display | 5,7″ Touch TFT | 5,7″ Touch TFT |
| Dimensions in mm (length/width/height) | 108/219/231 | 140/220/230 |
| Weight in kg | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| IP Protection | IP40 | IP40 |
| Max. printing height in mm | HP 25 · LX 25 · MX 200 · XR 142 | HP 50 · LX 50 · MX 400 · XR 284 |
| External sensors | 2 | 4 |
| Internal sensors | No | No |
| Rotary encoder | 2 | 2 |
| Status/alarm outputs | 4 | 4 |
| Potential free contacts | 4 | 4 |
| Inputs | 8 | 8 |
| USB A for USB stick | Yes | Yes |
| USB interface | Yes | Yes |
| EIA 232 | Yes | Yes |
Source: PACODE website — “Comparison of our Professional Systems” table
| Specification | Advanced | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max. printing speed in m/min (with 300 dpi) | HP 90/60* · LX 90 · MX 90/60* · XR 67/60* | HP 90/180/60* · LX 90/240/90* · MX 90/60* · XR 67/60* |
| Max. print resolution (horizontal) | 50-900 | 50-900 |
| Max. print resolution (vertical) | HP 300/600 · LX 300/600 · MX 64/192 · XR 180 | HP 300/600 · LX 300/600 · MX 64/192 · XR 180 |
| Layout length in m | 1 | 3 |
| Text / Logos | Yes | Yes |
| Counter | Yes | Yes |
| Date / Time | Yes | Yes |
| Date offset | Yes | Yes |
| Variables | Yes | Yes |
| Action fields | Yes | Yes |
| Barcodes (1D) | Yes | Yes |
| 2D Codes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet interface | Yes | Yes |
| Password Protection | No | Yes |
| Configurable inputs | Yes | Yes |
| DBPrint | No | Yes |
* Maximum recommended speed for barcode applications (as defined in PACODE’s comparison tables).
Source: PACODE website — “Comparison of our Professional Systems” table
Integration & connectivity
- Data via USB stick, Ethernet, PLC or web interface.
- X2JET: 2 external sensors, 2 rotary encoders, 4 alarm outputs, 4 potential-free contacts, 8 inputs.
- X4JET: 4 external sensors, 2 rotary encoders, 4 alarm outputs, 4 potential-free contacts, 8 inputs.
- Interfaces: USB A, USB, EIA 232 and Ethernet.
Being confirmed
- PP Class support: being confirmed with the manufacturer — contact PACODE for the current value.
Media
See it in operation
Videos are published by the manufacturer on YouTube and load only when you press play.
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- Max. print height
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- Max. speed
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- Protection
- IP40
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