ci5500
Advanced high performance printer with all the capabilities of the ci5300, plus advanced connectivity features such as ciLink and the capability to print up to 5 lines of text, graphics and barcodes at high speeds. Supports pigment and heavy pigment inks.
Key Features
ciLink Remote Access
Onboard web browser interface for remote access and control of the printer.
PixelPlus
Unique software feature to change between small and large drops (60 and 75 micron) at a touch of a button.
Pigment & Heavy Pigment Inks
Supports high-contrast pigment printing and low-VOC white ink for dark surfaces.
30-Month Warranty
Industry-leading manufacturer's warranty on hardware from date of manufacture.
Technical Specifications
| Print Performance | |
|---|---|
| Lines of print | 1 to 5 |
| Character height | 1.5 – 12mm |
| Font height | 5 to 31 dots |
| Drop size | Normal (60µ), Macro (75µ) |
| Line speed | up to 9.8 m/sec |
| PixelPlus | Yes |
| ciPrecisionPlus | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| ciLink | Yes |
| SD, USB, RS232 and Ethernet | Yes |
| Inputs (photocell / encoder / message select) | 2 / 1 / 8 |
| Outputs (programmable alarms / relay) | 3 / 1 |
| Build & Environment | |
| Cabinet | Stainless Steel |
| IP Rating | IP55 |
| SmartFlush | Yes |
| Weight including printhead | 18.0 kg |
| Operating temperature range | 5 – 45°C (41 – 113°F), ink dependent |
| Humidity | 10 – 90%, non-condensing |
| Power | 100 – 240V, 3A, auto-ranging, 50–60Hz |
| Dimensions | |
| Front view width | 16" (406mm) |
| Side view (H × D) | 14.2" × 15.9" (361mm × 404mm) |
| Printhead (L × H) | 10" × 1.56" (254mm × 39.5mm) |
| Printhead weight | 0.9 kg |
| Ink & Fluids | |
| Ink tank capacity | 1.9 liter |
| Make-up tank capacity | 2.25 liter |
| Ink / make-up bottles | 750ml, error-proof |
| Printhead conduit length | 2.7m standard (4.6m option) |
Specifications sourced from the manufacturer's brochure. Confirm current specifications with our team before ordering.
Compare ciSeries Models
| ci5200 | ci5300 | ci5500 | ci5650 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lines of print | 1 to 2 | 1 to 3 | 1 to 5 | 1 to 5 |
| Character height | 3–12mm | 1.5–12mm | 1.5–12mm | 1.5–12mm |
| Line speed | up to 6.9 m/s | up to 9.8 m/s | up to 9.8 m/s | up to 9.8 m/s |
| ciLink | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Cabinet | Powder Coated Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 | IP65 |
| Weight | 18.0 kg | 18.0 kg | 18.0 kg | 18.73 kg |
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