The EBS-260 handheld inkjet printer will increase efficiency & accuracy as well as reduce production time. This unit will replace labor & time intensive stencils, stamps, markers, & roll coders. The 260 is a large character offline unit that supports messages up to 2.2″ height.

On-board 3.5″ color touch-screen controller is convenient for message review and on the fly adjustments. Easy formatting and message transmission via WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB.

Simultaneously print essential information while ensuring legibility. Print alphanumeric text, graphics, 2D barcodes, logos & symbols.

Built-in laser guidance is included for precision printing. This feature provides an accurate target for the operator, improving placement and saving time.

Ergonomic hand grip offers a comfortable and well balanced feel. This unit weighs ≈3.5lbs including the battery and cartridge.

With its patented print technology, the unit improves and economizes ink management. Print on a wide range of absorbent and non-absorbent substrates with an assortment of ink types and colors. The high volume ink cartridge yields up to 200,000 characters in a dot matrix 7×5 format.

Up to 16 continuous hours of printing with low battery indicator.

Roll your way to success with German engineered, function packed, reliable machinery!

Cardboard • Paper • Plastic • Metal • Glass • Fabric • Wood • Foam • Ceramic • Concrete

Coding needs may vary based on application, customer, substrate, & regulations but consistency and quality are paramount across the board when looking for a marking and coding system and team to trust.

As configurations and accessories vary depending on environment, application, and/or customer specifications, our sales team will work with you to ensure you’re purchasing the best solution for your project(s).

Product Features

Specifications

  • Machine Type: Handjet EBS-260
  • Print Technology: DOD
  • Nozzles: 32
  • Nozzle diameter: 150 μm, optional 200 μm und 120 μm
  • DPI: 16
  • Touch-Screen: Color display, hardened glass; 3.54″ (9cm diagonal)
  • Minimum size of printed object: 1.57” (40mm)
  • Working position: Any angle
  • Printer memory: 2 Gigabyte
  • Enables printing of multiple texts in successive lines
  • Memory blocks for projects: > 50,000 projects with up to 10,000 characters each
  • Graphics: Black & white PNG data can be imported (up to 32 dots in height)
  • TrueType Fonts installable: Yes
  • Special characters: National (diacritical) characters and graphics, 2D barcodes, warning and transport characters, Unicode and TrueType Fonts
  • Variable fields: Date, time, expiration date, ascending/descending sequential numbers, universal counter
  • Timing: Synchronized with rotational speed of the lower stabilizer, or at intervals by an internal generator
  • Programming: Via the built-in touch-screen, on the website of the specific unit using the Firefox browser, or via offline editor (included)
  • Special Function: Laser guidance for message positioning; automatic measuring of print area on objects
  • Optional special functions: Master-Slave Bluetooth connection with input devices such as: scanner, Database functions, php-script administration
  • Power supply: External power supply; 24V, 1.25A
  • Operating time: Up to 16 hours operation with fully-charged battery at 68°F (20°C); automatic low-battery indicator
  • Recharging: Uses an external 24V, 1.25A DC power pack
  • Ink Types: Cartridges; ethanol, acetone, water-based, or MEK
  • Ink Colors:
    • Acetone: Black, White
    • MEK: Black, Yellow, Light Blue, Red, UV Clear
  • Cartridge capacity: 6.7 ounces (200 ml); prints approx. 200,000, 7×5 dot-matrix characters
  • Working pressure: 4.4 to 5.8 psi 4.4 to 5.8 psi (0.3 to 0.4 bar)
  • Operating temp: 41 °F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
  • Storage temp:
    • 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)-water-based ink
    • 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C) – solvent based ink
  • Humidity: Up to 90% non-condensing
  • Weight: 3.64 lbs (1.65 kg) with ink cartridge

Product Benefits

  • Working position of the printer: Any – great for right and left handed users
  • Graphics (logo, special characters): Texts and graphic symbols can be edited and printed with True Type fonts and UTF-8 coded (for inclusion of regional alphabet characters). Graphic symbols, warning or transport marks, free raster graphics up to 32 dots in height. 1D & 2D Barcodes
  • Special register: date, time, expiry date, incremental and decremental counter, universal counter
  • Printer programming:
    • Wireless connection (range up to 100m/328ft)
    • Text and parameter processing software, compatible with Windows 7-10
    • Wireless networking of up to 20 printers, controlled from one single PC
  • Speed encoder: print output regulated by encoder in the lower guide wheel
  • Available in easily replaceable cartridges
  • Ethanol, Acetone, MEK or Water based
  • Optional stabilizer wheels for use on curved surfaces
  • It is not recommended to change ink types. One ink, one handjet.

Inks

INK TYPECOLORINK DESCRIPTION
Acetone BlackUniversal ink for almost all surfaces, quick-drying, good contrast on light backgrounds and substrates
Acetone White PigmentedFoodgrade ink for printing directly onto foodstuffs or printing of food packaging
MEK BlackUniversal ink for almost all surfaces, heat-proof up to 250 degress for up to 40 sec.
MEK Yellow PigmentedUniversal ink for almost all surfaces, quick-drying, good contrast on dark backgrounds and substrates
MEK Light Blue PigmentedUniversal ink for almost all surfaces, good contrast on light backgrounds and substrates
MEK RedFor porous surface, slight migration (e.g. for wood marking)
MEK Clear UVUniversal ink for almost all surfaces, good contrast on light backgrounds and substrates

Common Industries And Substrates For The EBS-260

The EBS-260 offers solutions for a wide array of industries, applications, and surfaces.

Common Industries: Industrial materials, building materials, manufacturing, chemical, lumber, food packaging, pharmaceutical agents, raw materials, case coding and more

Common Substrates: Plastic, metal, concrete, glass, wood, cardboard, paper, fabric, rubber, leather, natural materials and more

Common Imprint Examples: Lot codes, dates, alphanumeric text, and other sample imprints are highlighted in the pictures below.

EBS-260 Handjet Data Center

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Accessories

Acetone

Acetone Black
Acetone White
Acetone Cleaning Cartridge
Acetone Cleaning Solution

MEK

MEK Black
MEK Light Blue
MEK Red
MEK Yellow
MEK Cleaning Cartridge
MEK Cleaning Solution

Cartridge Care Sheet

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