QiC 53i Thermal Transferprinter
A freely programmable intermittent Thermal Transferprinter for printing variable text, with a maximum print area of 107 x 53 mm.
Large savings are made possible by printing directly onto the packaging film. Synchronisation with a packaging machine is a standard option.

Highlights of the Kortho QiC 53i Thermal Transferprinter

Freely programmable printer for printing variable text
Good product traceability through time and sequence number coding
Large savings possible by printing directly on the packaging film
No chance of leakage of modified atmosphere packaging through low operating temperature and low pressure
Preheat printhead function for use in low environment temperatures
Synchronisation with a packaging machine is a standard option.
Small installation dimensions
Print area up to 107 x 53 mm
Various standard sizes of thermal ribbon up to 450 metres long
Low noise emission, low maintenance and operator-friendly
Creation of images takes place using the universal Kortho QiC Draw or third-party software Nicelabel
Data transfer between Nicelabel/QiC Draw and the QiC printer takes place by Ethernet or USB
Thermal ribbon change within a few seconds
10.4” full-color touch screen controller

QiC DRAW/NICELABEL

Images are designed using Kortho QiC Draw or Nicelabel. The printing surface of maximum 107 x 53 mm is completely free to arrange.
An image can be filled with text, logos, time, date, best before date, barcodes, batch numbers and shift codes in various types of presentation.
The transfer of the images designed takes place using a serial-, Ethernet- or USB- Connection. During printing, the operator can change various parameters online for optimum quality of the print result. The machine operator can select the images to be printed using the full-color touch screen keyboard on the Controller.

QiC LINEAR CONTROL SYSTEM (LCS)

An important parameter of all coding and marking systems is their ability to accurately place and reproduce the desired printed image.
Barcodes rely upon accurate spatial positioning where the width of a single bar and its distance from its neighbour are crucial elements when later scanned. Similarly, image detection systems work best with characters that are the correct height and exact shape.
The QiC coding and marking systems benefit from the use of patented LCS technology to constantly monitor the position of the printhead and synchronise lines of print to be produced precisely and accurately along the length of the format being produced.
The LCS fitted to the QiC coders enables the highest quality of print to be constantly produced even as the system naturally wears over time. The LCS automatically detects the need for servicing as it works harder, and provides ample notice to schedule appropriate routine maintenance without loss of production.

QiC Dynamic Monitoring System (DMS)

Thermal Transfer coding and marking devices are complex systems using a combination of software, electronics and mechanics. Over time the mechanical systems wear and the electronics age ultimately leading to failure. The QiC series of Thermal Transfer printers incorporate a ‘Dynamic Monitoring System` (DMS) to constantly check the critical elements of the device and analyse system performance and condition.

The areas monitored include:
- Voltage rails and power distribution circuits
- Air pressures, flow rates and pneumatic seals
- Mechanical surface and bearing friction
- Internal temperatures
- Usage

All these measurements and parameters are brought together in real-time by the powerful state-of-the-art Digital Signal Processor (DSP) within the printer. The DSP analyses the continuous stream of data and assesses the overall condition of the system, automatically making suitable adjustments to deliver optimum performance and print quality.
The QiC series of Thermal Transfer coders incorporate DMS (Dynamic Monitoring System) which constantly assesses the condition of the printing system and makes adjustments to best maintain performance and quality.
The many measurements and parameters monitored by the DMS are brought together and presented on a simple Health Check Indicator.
With the arrow in the Green area, the user can be confident the system is working correctly and servicing is not required. As the system detects faults (for example small leaks, worn bearings) the arrow moves into the Amber area. This advises the user that servicing should be scheduled at the earliest opportunity, yet without the immediate need to stop the production line.
With regular servicing the arrow should not descend into the red area indicating the printer has a serious problem where quality and performance are likely to be adversely affected.

QiC model

53i
Coding Unit
Dimensions (WxHxD) 200x195x205mm
Print area (WxL) 53 x 107 mm
coding unit
Ribbon width 110 mm
Maximum ribbon capacity 450 mtr
Printhead speed (min/max) 100/400mm sec
Printresolution 300 dpi
Printhead type near edge 12 dots
Preheat Printhead √
Ribbon range Thermo transfer ribbon
Ribbon quality range Wax,Wax-resin, Resin
Ribbon color range Standard colors
Fast Ribbon change √
Printhead protection at √
ribbon change
Ribbon cassette with double grip √
or stable ribbon change
Fast-ready system √
Drive system for ribbon pneumatic
and printhead
Required air 0,4Mpa (4 bar)
(clean and dry)
Weight (with empty cassette) 7kg
     
Controller
TsC26 √
TsC12  -
Full-color touchscreen TFT 26,4 cm / 10,4”
Dimensions (WxHxD) 275x200x190 mm
Memory  internal 10 Mb
Memory capacity Q ( at least with  110
an average  96kB-label size)
Label upload/download USB
Possibility  label back-up √ (manual)
Screen orientation landscape
Start-up mode  standby
Energy Saving mode screen -
Power max 250VA
Inrush current (115/230VAC) 62A/135A
absolute maximum
Operating temperature 5-45 °C
(non condensing) 
Weight 5,7 kg
   
General Features
  
Communication
WYSIWYG printpreview √
Password Security at two levels √
Optically isolated inputs:
Print request √
Trigger signal √
Optically isolated outputs:
Low Ribbon √ 
General error √
Busy √
Ethernet 10/100Mbps √
Programming and printing
facilities:
Languages in TsCxx NL,DE,ES,EN,FR
RU,PL,PT,HU
Other languages optional
Input Labels in memory √
controller by USB
Input Labels to print direct printmanagement
by Ethernet *
Software   
QiC Draw software √  optional
Nicelabel software optional
Nicelabel Windows driver free download
Labeldesign:
Nicelabel
Nicelabel Labeldesign  extended functionality
see Nicelabel
(third-party software)
Nicelabel platform multi-operating
system environment
QiC-Draw
QiC-Draw platform Windows XP,Vista,7,8
QiC-Draw Labeldesign standard functionality

 
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