TJ500 Thermal Jet Printhead Overview
Reliable, Low Cost Printer for 1- & 2-Line Marking and Coding
The Diagraph TJ500 is a low-cost ink jet system that offers highly reliable thermal jet technology, highresolution printing, easy-to-change ink cartridges, and a wealth of industrial-grade performance features. In short, it’s the best value for many 1- and 2-line marking/coding applications

TJ500 Thermal Jet Printhead- Design & Performance Features
Prints characters 1⁄4" or 1⁄2" tall
Prints one or two lines • Prints UPC-A bar codes and alphanumerics
Sealed industrial printhead
The TJ500 can be driven by the ES Controller, a handheld interface, or your PC
Hinged cover provides easy access to ink cartridge
Easy snap-in/snap-out method for changing ink
Stainless steel faceplate with built-in photo sensors to detect product speed & direction
300 dpi vertical and horizontal resolution
Print speeds up to 200 feet/minute
Channel purge at the printhead
Industrial DB-9 serial connection
Handheld controller stores up to 500 messages
Diagraph’s Smart Level Ink Detection System provides user with “ink low” and “ink out” Diagraph cartridge status
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The TJ500 Smart Level Ink Monitoring system tracks ink usage of each cartridge. Ink low and Ink out status is displayed at each printhead as well as in the status screen of the control software.

The TJ500 has been engineered and designed to work with Diagraph ink cartridges. The TJ500’s Smart Level Ink Detection System, which provides ink level monitoring to ensure complete ink usage and product safety, will not be functional if used with non-Diagraph ink cartridges.

TJ500 Thermal Jet Printhead- Literature
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