Yes, but keep in mind it is a LOW resolution dot matrix printer. Fine lines, sharp angles, etc. will not print well.

NOTES: The Handjet® is a 16 dpi printer. To put things in perspective, the typical desktop printer is normally 300 dpi.

You simply flush the printer using a cleaning cartridge at the end of each use/day. Each customer is also required to purchase an external cleaning bottle which is used for cleaning the faceplate of the HandJet^® printer. NOTES: Cleaning cartridge (for the 260) costs $75/cartridge. You will get approximately 15 cleanings/cartridge.

Ink use varies based on the size of characters you are printing, and the surface you are printing on. Non-porous surfaces (glass, plastic, metal) use much less ink than porous surfaces (lumber, concrete). The rule of thumb is 10,000 two-inch tall characters/cartridge.

NOTES: Your EBS sales associate can work to provide a more specific estimate for each application. Also, tracking your ink usage during a demo period is a great way to anticipate your fluid costs. Based off characters per cartridge on base settings; 10-12k at the biggest 2.2″ max height and ~200k at the smallest .39″.

Three main ways.

1. Pre-programmed, fixed messages.
2. User entered data, creating a prompt on the printer for the operator to enter data.
3. And three, EBS’s scan/print technology.

Three ways;

1. on the unit itself as it has a full color touch screen so you can edit everything right on the screen.
2. on an offline version of the software, where you can save it onto a USB thumdrive, and export the messages directly onto the printer.
3. you can connect it to your wi-fi network where it gives your printer an IP address, you can then go to mozilla Firefox or chrome, type in the IP address and edit the messages and save them in real time.

Handjet EBS-260 Operational Instructions

NOTICE: Failure to follow these instructions will result in the warranty being voided. Mixing inks will also void the warranty.

1. General Maintenance and Care

• Be mindful of the cartridge expiration date

2. Starting a new unit

• A new unit has been purged with the cleaning cartridge that matches the ink type to be used
• Remove the yellow tube
• Install the ink cartridge and power-up the unit (power button on the side of the unit)
• The main message screen will come on
• Pressing the start button in the lower right will pressurize the printer – Wait for pressurization to finish
• Ink needs to be purged through the printer
• CAUTION – Ensure adequate ventilation in the area
• Point the printhead downward into a hazmat-type container or scrap cardboard
• Pull the trigger 3 times (within 1-2 seconds) and hold the trigger in on the third press (click, click, hold)
• The unit will constantly beep and ‘fire’ all 32 nozzles – continue holding the trigger (approx. 10-20 seconds) until ink comes out of the printhead.
• Choose message by pressing left/right cursor button to the right of the current message displayed
• Once message is chosen press the ‘Start Button’ in the lower right
• Now you can begin printing. Click the trigger and drag the bottom wheel ‘encoder’ on the substrate

3. Shut down at end of shift or for the night

• Before shutting the printer off for the day/night complete “daily cleaning procedure” in this FAQ
• Press the power button in the upper right of the touch screen and choose the ‘Off’ button
• Loosen the ink cartridge
  • This releases the pressure from the ink system
• Re-attach the cartridge
  • This prevents dust, dirt or air from entering the back of the unit
• Apply a moderate amount of cleaning solution to a piece of lint free cloth(non-abrasive), and gently wipe the nozzle plate
• Store the unit upright

4. Charging the unit

• After 16 hours of use, or when the charge light is on, charging the unit battery is recommended
  • Please follow the EBS procedures, included in the user’s manual
    • This manual is included on the disk inside the carrying case

5. Daily Cleaning Procedure

• No Matter which ink type is being used, the unit should be purged of ink based on the following recommended interval
  • At the end of each shift/day if the Handjet 260 will be powered down and unused over night
  • Every 24 hours if the Handjet 260 is in constant use
•  Cleaning/Purging the unit of ink
  • Remove the ink cartridge
  • Install the cleaning cartridge
• From the main menu touch the start button in the lower right to pressurize the unit
• CAUTION – Ensure adequate ventilation in the area
• Point the printhead downward into a hazmat-type container or scrap cardboard
• Pull the trigger 3 times (within 1-2 seconds) and hold the trigger in on the third press (click, click, hold)
• The unit will constantly beep and ‘fire’ all 32 nozzles – continue holding the trigger (20+ seconds) until ink color goes away, spray becomes clearer.

2. Insert the USB memory stick into the printer,

3.  Touch the USB icon,

4.  Touch Import,

5. Touch the .exp file,

6. The printer will tell you the project was imported successfully .

• Take existing .png file and open in Paint
• Select resize, select pixels and enter 32 in the vertical box & save as a new file

• In paint on lower right hand corner, increase zoom size to 800% or to fill the screen
• Now you will see why the original .png file had extraneous dots in it

• Fill black and white with green and yellow using the ‘fill paint bucket tool’

• Fill the black with yellow

• Now the tedious process of making everything either green or yellow using the pencil & changing colors of the pencil to green or yellow

• Once you have finished, change yellow to black and green to white with the fill paint bucket tool & save .png file to send to the printer

Insert memory stick into PC’s USB port.

1. Start the EBS Web Editor S/W. If a password is requested, select Administrator, password = 1, click OK.

2. Click Projects.

3. Click Export project.

4. Highlight Folders or 5. Project(s) that you want to export.

6. Click the box with an “X” on the right side of the screen to change it to a Check Mark.

7. Make sure the “Save to disk” button is selected

8. Click the “selected project” button in the lower left. You can also export “all images” or “all projects”.

9. A box will pop up labeled “Opening EBS-exportfile.exp”

10. Make sure the “Save file” button is chosen, and click OK.

The export process will start and the file will go to the “Downloads” folder on your PC. A blue down arrow in the upper right corner of the Firefox browser page will appear.