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Videojet 1280 Industrial Coding Machine
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Industrial Coding Machine performance and operator effectiveness made easy
Videojet has redefined simple with the Videojet 1280 Industrial Coding Machine. From the intuitive interface to smart design features, the 1280 CIJ printer is simple for all operators to use.
The 1280 CIJ printer features an 8” tablet-inspired SIMPLICiTY™ interface, greatly reducing operator printer interactions and helping to eliminate potential user errors.
One quick and easy-to-replace Videojet SmartCell™ service module helps to ensure you receive maximum line productivity and no additional downtime. Our no mess, no waste, no mistake Videojet Smart Cartridge™ system drains all fluids from the cartridge, and offers additional protection against leakage during transport and handling.
With optional VideojetConnect™ Remote Service, your team can gain instant access to the world’s largest network of CIJ experts, connecting a Videojet technician directly to your production line for immediate assistance.
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Usage Areas of Videojet 1280 Industrial Coding Machine
The Videojet 1280 industrial coding machine is a powerhouse of precision and versatility, seamlessly fitting into a broad spectrum of industries with its dynamic capabilities. Black ink is the most popular for Videojet 1580+ industrial inkjet printer, however our Videojet 1580 C soft-pigmented printer is preferred for darker substrates or materials.
In the bustling corridors of packaged food and beverage marking production, this machine effortlessly prints expiration dates and lot numbers onto packaging, ensuring consumer safety and brand integrity. It thrives in the pharmaceutical realm, where it meticulously applies traceable codes like batch coding and expiration dates, meeting the industry’s strict regulatory standards.
Venturing into the world of cosmetic personal home care, the Videojet 1280 upholds the aesthetic elegance of products by printing crisp, clear codes on tubes, sachets, and cartons. In the automotive sector, it stands resilient, marking parts with durable codes that withstand oil exposure and the rigors of heat treatments.
The Videojet 1280 offers an impressive suite of features to each of these industries, including an intuitive interface, SmartCell™ technology for easy maintenance, and a CleanFlow™ printhead that resists ink build-up. With VideojetConnect™ Remote Service, it enhances operational efficiency, ensuring that businesses remain productive and competitive. Its light-duty design does not sacrifice performance, making it an ideal choice for manufacturers seeking a reliable, low-maintenance coding solution.
Specs
| Specification | Value |
| Printheads | 1 |
| Inks | Dye Based |
| Maximum Lines of Print per Printhead | 5 |
| Maximum Line Speed (1) | 162 m/min (533 ft/min) |
| Environmental Protection | IP55 |
| Umbilical Length | 2 m (6.56 ft) optional 3 m (9.84 ft) |
| Message Storage Capability | More than 250 complex messages |
| Smart CartridgeTM | Included |
| SmartCell™ | Included |
| Communications | Ethernet LAN and RS232 Serial (requires RS232 connector kit) |
| Linear and 2D Bar Codes | Included |
| I/O Ports and Control | Product Detect Input, Encoder Input, Beacon (Alarm light) Output, Relay Output, USB 2.0 (x2) |
| Display (User Interface) | SIMPLICiTY™ based 8 inch color touchscreen |
| Workflow Modules | Extended Speed Workflow Module, Scan2Print |
| Positive Air / Dry Air Kit | # |
# Optional
(1) Based upon single line, 10 characters per inch
Benefits
Uptime Advantage
- Leveraging proven and innovative technologies from Videojet legacy models
- Modular wear parts enable easy and reliable replacement by the customer, therefore reducing downtime
- Ability to connect to optional VideojetConnect™ Remote Service for direct access to our technical experts
Simple Usability
- 8” touchscreen display is intuitive to the operator without the need for extensive training
- On-board ‘How to’ videos greatly reduce the need for having an operator manual to hand
- The Videojet SmartCell™ design allows for simple, user-performed preventative maintenance
Code Assurance
- Tablet-like functionality enhances an operator’s ability to learn the interface to reduce coding errors
- The Videojet SIMPLICiTY™ user interface greatly reduces operator printer interactions, helping to eliminate potential user errors through an intuitive, 8” touchscreen display
- User definable message rules can automate code content without need of operator interaction
Built-in Productivity
- No mess, no waste, no mistake Videojet Smart Cartridge™
- Reduce waste and rework with the step-by-step guides in the easy-to-use operator interface
- Workflow modules expand functionality
- Automated message rules reduce operator interaction
“Videojet inkjet technology has revolutionized what used to be a very dirty job. It is the best equipment on the market. Coding can be that easy.”
James Macsween – Managing Director, Macsween of Edinburgh (case study)
“It’s just very simple. Since the printhead stays clean, we don’t need to spend any time cleaning it.”
Josh Biederwolf – Extruder Operator, Bell Laboratories (case study)
“The printers work in the background which is good news. I never really hear about any problems from them. They offer the reliability factor that I need without any headaches. They do exactly what you want them to do which is what you want from an engineering and production perspective.”
Neil Hackney – Group Engineering Manager, Bokomo Foods (case study)
Applications
Resources
Documents
1280 Brochure
1280 Specification Sheet
SIMPLICiTY printers brochure
SIMPLICiTY Print Sample Guide
Videos
Related Products
| Videojet 1280 Continuous Inkjet  | Videojet 1580 + Continuous Inkjet  | Videojet 1580C Continuous Inkjet  | |
| Description | Designed for single shift operations with basic production line integration. | Offers integrated Wi-Fi, which provides an easy and secure way for users to communicate with the printer. | The industry’s first dedicated soft-pigmented CIJ printer, utilizing soft-pigmented contrast inks to print high-quality, high-contrast codes . |
| Shared specs | – Continous inkjet (CIJ) technology is extremely versatile and can print on virtually any shape, size, and material – SIMPLICiTY series, the third and current generation of Videojet CIJ printers – Print up to 5 lines – Store 250+ complex messages – WYSIWYG message editing | ||
| Max line speed | 162 m/min (533 ft/min) | 278 m/min (914 ft/min) | |
| User interface | 8” high-response TFT-LCD touch screen | 10.4” 16:9 high-response TFT-LCD touch screen | |
| Environmental protection | – IP55, no plant air required, stainless steel cabinet | – IP55, no plant air required, stainless steel cabinet – IP65, protected electronics (optional with dust protection kit) | |
| Qualified inks | 18 core inks | 18 core inks 21 specialty inks | 4 core inks |
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