Videojet Intelligent MotionTM technology automatically and precisely controls the entire system, helping to remove operational downtime often caused by label jams and snagged labels. A robust and simply designed applicator makes it easy to use, plus an integrated pack
detect feature helps ensure accurate label placement. The 9550 with Front of Pack applicator is ideal for cases or shrink wrapped products where the label must be applied on the leading panel of the pack.

Uptime Advantage

• Optimize maintenance labor by removing common wear and adjustment parts
• Integrated pack/case detect and applicator home/extended sensors fitted as standard
• Intelligent MotionTM technology precisely controls label feed with no clutches and no nip roller
• Clean, robust design protects components during operation to help maximize uptime

Built-in productivity

• Optimize print quality and printhead life with automatic printhead pressure regulation
• Track performance and help achieve OEE improvements with on-screen diagnostics

Videojet® 9550 Front of Pack

Continuous Inkjet

Application method
Top mount swing arm with 12.0” (305mm) reach

Print technology
Thermal Transfer printing with Intelligent Motion™ Ribbon Drive and Direct Thermal
53mm and 107mm printhead versions

Print resolution
300dpi / 200dpi emulation mode

Printhead health monitoring
Tool-free quick release printhead replacement

Print speed
1.6 – 19.7 inches/sec (40 – 500mm/sec )

Throughput
Up to 60 packs per minute (depending on label size, telescopic stroke)
Recommended max conveyor speed 98.4ft/min (30m/min)

Ribbon specification
Width: 2.2” (55mm), 3.0” (76mm) and 4.3” (110mm) (standard)
Capacity: Up to 830m, including automatic ribbon save (<1mm ribbon gap between successive prints irrespective of label size or speed)
Low Ribbon and End of Ribbon detection with predicted changeover time built in as
standard

Label specification
Label Width 2.0” to 4.5” (50mm to 115mm)
Label Length 2.0” to 5.9” (50mm to 150mm)
Capacity: Up to 400mm spool diameter (typically delivers over 9000 typical GS1 bar code labels per roll)
Low Labels and End of Label Reel detection, with predicted changeover time built in as
standard Automatic adjustment for label/backing type and label size 400MB on-board
label database, sufficient for 25,000 typical GS1 bar code label design

Tamp sizes
Standard: 100mm x 100mm
Optional: 50mm x 120mm, 75mm x 120mm, 100mm x 50mm, 100mm x 70mm,
100mm x 150mm

Print capabilities
Full downloadable font support using TrueType® fonts (including multiple languages
and Unicode support); fixed, variable and merged text fields; flexible date/time formats;
flexible shift code formats; auto best before date calculations and concession management; calendar rules; auto incrementing decrementing text, counters and bar codes; multiple graphic formats supported (up to maximum print area); link fields to databases; scalable text and text blocks

Bar codes supported
EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, GS1-128, Code 128, ITF, RSS (including
2D composite codes); others available upon request

Connectivity
Ethernet, Power-over-Ethernet, RS232, Configurable I/O (24V, PNP and volt free) USB (for backup/restore and label upload), remote Control Videojet 9550 via a web browser