Composer Software

• PDF Input — Accept multi-page PDF files as variable data input for print jobs (option)
• Multiple Fonts on Text Line  — Encode more than one font style on text line
• Conditional Print Objects — Object prints only if database field matches target value
• Print Object Linking — Link barcode to text address vertically, for example, so barcode prints directly below address
• Non-printing Objects — Define background (non-printing) graphic to assist in job layout
• Define Overlapping Heads — Allows upstream/downstream heads to print different colors in same region
• Preview Spot Colors — Define ink color for each head/pen so jobs preview/proof in color
• WYSIWIG Proofing — Proof jobs to physical or PDF printer exactly as they will be printed
• Job Templates — Create a print job template; then use it to create print jobs with similar layouts but different databases
• Read and Print — External source supplies print data directly or via database index

• Calculate Ink Cost for Job — Anticipate ink cost before starting print job
• Color Management (for Color Printers) — Import ICC profiles, manipulate individual colors, and choose screening method
• Intelligent Ink Tracking — Track cartridge ink usage even if used in different print heads (FN Series)
• Advanced Synchronization Checks — Ensure that data printed on correct piece (e.g. matched mail)
• Ignore Extra Print Triggers — Option to filter extraneous print triggers
• Detect Missed Triggers — Take action when trigger doesn’t occur when expected (web systems)
• Restrict Reprints — Warn operator before reprinting database records
• Offline Printing — Download job and print while disconnected from host computer
• Production Statistics and History — Display statistics for completed print batches
• Operator Modes — Supervisor has full access while operators have definable limited access
• Control External Devices — Trigger relays on database event (sort break), low ink, error, job started/completed
• Composer Remote Interface — Control Composer remotely via TCP/IP or RS-232

Software Specifications

Operating Modes

• Live Mode — Online Printing (USB)
• Production Line Mode — Offline Printing to Independent Printers (RS-232)

Print System Capacity

• Live Mode — Up to 16 Print Heads
• Production Line Mode — Unlimited

Print Object Types

• Multi-page PDF (option)
• Text (ANSI, UNICODE)
• Barcodes (100+ types)
• Graphics (BMP/JPG/PNG/TIFF/GIF in 1-bit black, 8-bit grayscale, or 24-bit color)
• Database Fields (Comma-separated Text, Tab-separated Text, Custom-separated Text, Fixed-field-width Text, MS-Excel, MS-Access, dBase)
• Counters
• Date / Time

Print Object Operations (All Types)

• Duplicate, Step/Repeat, Align Multiple, Link Multiple (for Justification), Conditional Printing

Text Object Operations

• Justify, Rotate 1 deg, Mirror, Outline, Line/Character Spacing, Word Wrap, Trim

Barcode Object Operations

• Define Barcode Height/Width, Define Bar/Space Widths, Shave, Rotate 90 deg, Mirror, Human-readable Text, Notch, Bearer Bar

Graphics Object Operations

• Scale, Rotate 90 deg, Mirror, Set as Background (non-printing)

Database Operations

• Filter, Sort, Search

Color Management Features

• ICC Profiles, Linearization, Individual Color Manipulation, Multiple Screening Options

Ink Features

• Intelligent Ink Tracking, Display Ink Levels, Low Ink Warning, Calculate Ink Cost for Job

Read-and-Print Input Interfaces

• TCP/IP, RS-232

Read-and-Print Substitution Options

• Supply Database Record Index, Direct Data Substitution

Composer Remote Interfaces

• TCP/IP, RS-232

Proofing Output Targets

• Standard Printer, PDF File (via PDF Printer)

Control Aux Outputs (via IO Board)

• Events: Start Print, Stop Print, Low Ink, Blank Page, Database Match (Sort Break)

Print Page Buffering

• Up to 14 Pages

Display Units

• Inches, Metric

Multi-Language Support

• Yes

Inkjet Printing Inline, online, integrate, with base, table-top…yours or ours!

Product Specifications •

Print Head Specifications

Inkjet Technology............................- Thermal; Drop-on Demand

Printer Controller............................- Integrated in print head - buffers up to 14 pages -

                                                                              Real-Time clock supports accurate date/time printing

Print Cartridge Type....................... - HP 51645a

Compatible Number of Cartridges. - 1-4 Print Cartridge

Configurations -                                               Staggered (to increase height) -

                                                                             In-line (to print multiple colors)

Print Resolution............................. -  Configurable to 600 x 600 dpi

Cartridge to Media Spacing ........... - 1.0 - 1.5mm

Max Print Width ........................... -  2.0” (4 staggered pens)

Max Print Length ............................- 700.0”

Max Print Heads ............................ - 12

Ink Source ...................................... - Standalone cartridges or bulk-supplied cartridges

Ink Types ........................................ - Water-based, Solvent-Based

Ink Colors ....................................... - Black, Spot Color

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