Better Pack 500M Ink Jet System
Why Choose the Better Pack 500M Ink Jet?
The Better Pack 500M Ink Jet System is a simple-to-use electric water-activated tape dispenser (also known as a paper tape dispenser, gummed or gum tape dispenser, Kraft tape dispenser) combined with an integrated ink jet printer (which is sold separately). The Better Pack 500M Ink Jet System enables custom printed one-color messages or time stamps directly on the tape as it is dispensed.
The BP500M Ink Jet tape dispenser’s keypad is calibrated in centimeters and the voltage is 220V. The Better Pack 500M Ink Jet uses reinforced and non-reinforced water-activated tape, gummed side in. (image shown is the 500 IJ with keypad in inches)
Meets or exceeds UL, CE and CSA standards for operator and electrical safety. ETL Listed Mark Certification Completed.
Important to note:
The BP500M Ink Jet Ready unit does not come with the Printer, Controller, Ink, Basic Software or Premium Software. See System Options Section below for the options that are required to be purchased to complete the Ink Jet System.
Please contact a Better Packages’ Customer Service Representative for pricing and to discuss in further detail the optional items needed to complete your Ink Jet System.
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Applications
Ideal in operations that:
- Pack and seal more than 100 cartons per day/per 8hr shift
- Are packing and sealing medium-to high-volumes
- Can benefit from one-color:
- Time and date stamping
- Customized messages
Features and Benefits of the Better Pack 500M Ink Jet System
Dependable
Up to 15 years (average) of reliable operation
Custom Messaging
Print one-color messages or time stamps directly on the tape as it is dispensed
Complete System
Select software and hardware options that best fit your needs for a turnkey ink jet system
Rugged
Steel frame construction covered in durable ABS plastic
Cost-Effective
Just one strip of water-activated tape needed for secure, reliable seal
Safe
Meets or exceed UL, CE and CSA standards for operator safety. ETL Listed Mark Certification Completed.
Specifications
MSRP:
Varies with system purchased
Maximum Diameter of Tape Roll:
19 cm
Maximum Length of Tape Roll:
183 cm
Shipping Weight:
14.96 kg
Dimensions:
45.7 cm L x 30.5 cm W x 26.7 cm H
Dispensing Tape Length:
15.24 cm - 114.3 cm
Dispensing Tape Speed:
114 cm per second
Tape Width:
3.8 cm - 7.62 cm
Tape Type:
Reinforced and non-reinforced water-activated tape, gummed side in
Water Bottle Capacity:
1.3 liters
Blades:
Guillotine Shear Blades
Water Brushes:
3
Electrical Requirements:
220V
Safety Compliance:
Meets or exceeds UL, CE and CSA standards for operator safety. ETL Listed Mark Certification Completed.
Warranty
2 year parts, 6 months labor
Available Options:
BP500 Ink Jet Ready unit does not come with the Printer, Controller, Ink, Basic Software or Premium Software. Call Better Packages for Pricing.
System Options
How to complete your system?
- First, purchase a Better Pack 500M Ink Jet ready tape dispenser
Next, select one of the following options to complete your Ink Jet System (sold separately):
- Ink Jet Printhead with Basic Software and Controller
- Ink Jet Printhead with Basic Software
- Ink Jet Printhead with Premium Software and Controller
- Ink Jet Printhead with Premium Software
Purchase Ink (sold separately):
- Black Ink Cartridges – Sold in a pack of 6 cartridges
- To special order other colors such as blue, green, red or yellow; call Customer Service
Please contact a Better Packages’ Customer Service Representative for pricing and to discuss in further detail the optional items needed to complete your Ink Jet System.
| Basic Software | Premium Software |
| One message with text | One message with text |
| Variable character heights One line 1/2″ Two lines in 7/32″ |
Variable character heights One line 1/2″ Two lines in 7/32″ |
| Message length: 24 characters of 1/2″ height 48 characters of 7/32″ height and printing |
Message length: 24 characters of 1/2″ height 48 characters of 7/32″ height and printing |
| Programmable line speed, print direction and print delay | Programmable line speed, print direction and print delay |
| Multiple language prompts: English and Spanish | Multiple language prompts: English and Spanish |
| Message storage up to 99 messages | |
| Automatic message repeat | |
| Password protection | |
| Expanded message length 48 for 1/2″ 96 for 7/32″ |
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| Variable time and date formats | |
| Shift coding capability | |
| Date offset | |
| Sequential numbering and Product Counter |
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Where Can You Buy This Product?
Better Packages sells its products globally through an Authorized Distributor network. Contact us via email at info@betterpackages.com or call us at 203.926.3700 and we will get you in touch with an Authorized Distributor. Or, you can search our Distributor Locator online.