Viper TIJ Printer

Exceptional Product Coding

Squid Ink’s Viper™ thermal inkjet printer harnesses advanced Funai® technology to deliver high-resolution, superior-quality prints on both porous and non-porous surfaces. Offering up to 0.5” (12.7mm) of print height per printhead, the Viper™ provides a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of coding and marking applications.

System Specifications

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

• Print Technology – Thermal inkjet technology from Funai
• Maximum Print Height – 0.5” (12.7mm) per printhead
• Vertical Print Resolution – 300 or 600 dpi capable of printing
razor sharp graphics, small character text, and scannable bar codes
• Horizontal Print Resolution – 50 dpi to 900 dpi
• Print Speed – Up to 197 fpm (60 m/min) at 300 dpi standard;
up to 787 fpm (240 m/min) at 300 dpi optional
• Time & Date – Internal real time clock with battery back-up
• Product Sensor – internal photocell standard; external photocell or
encoder optional
• Communication Interface – One USB host, one Ethernet input, one
15-pin D-sub serial port for power/external photocell/encoder
• Touchscreen – 8.9” (22.6 cm) full color touchscreen PC with Windows 10
Operating System; pre-loaded with Sirius™ software; includes mounting
bracket with swivel arm and USB cable
• Conveyor Mounting Bracket – Provides stable mount to conveyor or
other material handling equipment
• Ink Cartridge Volume – 46ml cartridge
• Ink Low Indicator – Status alert on touchscreen and printer
• Ink Formulations – Solvent and aqueous inks
• Substrate Capabilities – Porous or non-porous surfaces
• Electrical Requirements – 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Operating Environment – 41°F – 104°F (5°- 40°C)
• Agency Certifications – CE

Software

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

• Time & Date – Full time and date functionality including expiration date
and Julian Dates.
• Item Numbering – Automatic counters for daily production and lot
numbering
• Shift Codes – Programmable shift codes with automatic rollover
• Bar Codes – All standard 1D bar codes included; 2D bar codes require
optional Pro software upgrade
• Fonts – Arial and Arial Bold resident fonts for use in variable data
elements; static elements in any Windows® TrueType font
• Logos – Most image files supported with Sirius software
• Printing Features – Reverse, invert, rotate, repeat; print on/off button
• Message Length – Up to 39” (1m) standard; up to 157” (4m) optional
• Message Storage Space – 2GB storage space
• Ink Usage – Shown in Sirius software
• User Data Prompts – Prompts for user input at start of print job by
manual input on touchscreen
• Languages – English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish,
Polish, Russian, Italian

Accessories

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Encoder – For operation with variable speed conveyors
• External Photocell – For use in place of internal photocell
• 2D Bar Code Capability – Ability to print 2D bar codes at Pro software level
• Database Capability – Ethernet communication protocol for external
communication at Pro software level
• Software Upgrades – Advanced version (standard); optional Pro
or Ultimate version upgrades for higher speed, increased message length,
and additional features

Squid Ink Viper Thermal Inkjet Printer

Exceptional Value

Equipped with a full-color 8.9” touchscreen PC, the Viper provides intuitive message creation and editing via Sirius™ PC software, making it easy to store and retrieve thousands of print messages. The system ensures precise date codes, lot numbers, barcodes, and more, with 600 dpi resolution across diverse substrates like plastic, glass, metals, films, and coated stocks.

Designed for rugged industrial environments, the compact, easy-to-mount printer integrates seamlessly into production lines. Quick-change no-mess ink cartridges reduce downtime, maximizing efficiency and ROI. With low maintenance, user-friendly software, and affordable ownership, Squid Ink’s Viper printing system is a reliable and cost-effective solution for all industrial inkjet coding needs.