Download Better Pack 500 Ink Jet System Data Sheet
Download Frequently Asked Questions

The Better Pack 500 Ink Jet System offers rugged and reliable performance of an easy-to-operate paper tape dispenser with the added power of an integrated ink jet printer. It gives you the ability to print directly on the paper tape as it is dispensed and the option to change the printed message as needed without changing ink pads.

Recommended for operations with medium to high volume packaging needs requiring printed tape with messages, dates, times or logos.

Ink Jet Kit

• High resolution ink jet printer, 300 dpi
• Ink cartridge system...no more ink spills!
• Ability to purchase entire system or individual components
• Ink Jet powered by Hewlett Packard

Software Options: Basic or Premium Software

• Print up to 3 logos in either one line mode or two line mode
• Variable character heights: One line in 1/2" or two lines in 7/32"
• Message length: 24 characters 1/2" height, 48 characters of 7/32" (24 per line)
• Programmable line speed, print direction and print delay
• Inter-character spacing
• Inverted printing
• Multiple language prompts: English and Spanish

Premium Software Features

• Includes all of the Basic Software features
• Message storage of up to 99 messages
• Automatic rollover of expiration dates—program up to 999 days and the printer automatically advances the date
• Automatic message repeat
• Password protection to prevent unauthorized controller use
• Extended message length: 48 characters for 1/2" or 96 characters for 7/32"
• Variable time and date formats
• Sequential numbering
• Shift coding allows the user to print a number or character to identify each shift of the day
• Product counter adds the ability to count the number of products printed within a programmed time period
  

Complete Ink Jet System Includes:

• Controller with 4 line x 16 character LCD tactile keypad for message entry
• High resolution print head module with complete mounting bracket
• Better Pack 500IJ electric paper tape dispenser
• Data Flash Card (included with Premium Software Package only)