Print controller cards

Meteor Print Controller Cards are the heart of the Meteor system. They buffer image data and control all communications, power and signals between the PC and the printheads.

Each controller typicaly manages 8 printheads, maximum of 16,  and any number of Print Controller Cards can be combined to work as a single synchronized electronics assembly.

A daisy-chain connector supplies high frequency synchronization (typically 1/16th of a pixel) between cards with one card acting as the ‘Master’ and receiving encoder and product detect information as required by the print application.

Meteor Print Controller Cards are Eurocard size and a significant breakthrough in cost compared to older technologies (e.g. non-USB2) used for print engine electronics.

Meteor print controller technology drives industrial printheads from Dimatix Spectra, Kyocera, TTec and Xaar. Additional printhead manufacturers and models can be supported by contacting Meteor Sales.

For conveniance when starting a development Meteor inkjet driver electronics are available as complete kits.