Spec Sheet

Thermal Inkjet
Videojet
®
8520
The Videojet 8520 inkjet printer oers an
impressive combination of functionality and
simplicity in one, compact design.
Designed to address the needs of industrial users, the
Videojet 8520 thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer is the ideal coding
and marking solution for a range of primary and secondary
marking applications. From basic alphanumeric codes to
complex bar codes and graphics, the 8520 has the capability
to print a wide range of codes on fast production lines. The
8520 TIJ printer helps customers improve their productivity,
quality and eciency targets with features that include:
automatic cartridge setup, temperature control and
portable ink level tracking.
Uptime Advantage
Extensive communications protocol ideal for remote control and
secondary applications
Solid-state electronics with no moving parts
No wear items or replacement parts outside of inkjet cartridge
replacement
• Clean, no-mess operation
Built in Productivity
High resolution print (up to 600 dpi) suitable for high quality small
and large font codes
• Wide range of primary and secondary packaging bar codes
• Can drive up to four printheads independently or together
• Ink level tracking that moves with the ink cartridge*
Code Assurance
• Template creation software with rules-based message fields
Color touch screen with WYSIWYG image display to reduce
set-up errors
• Selectable ink type setting ensures the right ink is being used*
• Optional USB scanner for message selection
Simple Usability
Intuitive, graphical user interface with easy to learn icon-based
controls
• Auto cartridge recognition*
• Four printhead designs to aid packaging line integration
* Feature available when using authentic Videojet TIJ ink cartridges

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