The Orion graphical package allows users to easily connect to Squid Ink industrial printers and create and edit message files from a Windows PC. The WYSIWYG message creation platform provides the functionality and versatility that today’s applications require.
Don’t let your messages be restricted by your software. Orion’s easy to use message creation format makes it easier to design and print the messages you want. Orion features True Type font support, multiple user definable time and date code formats including Julian dates and expiration dates, item numbering, logo file support, all standard linear and 2D bar code formats, and more. See today why more and more companies are relying on Squid Ink to provide the right solution for their marking and coding needs.
The Orion graphical software is print station oriented, not printer oriented. Messages can be created from one main print station and then sent to printers using an ethernet connection or transferred using a USB memory device. Orion features automatic printer detection that allows the software to find all Squid Ink printers connected to the network. There is no limit on the number of printer connections from a PC running Orion software with an unlimited printer license, giving more power to the user. Even better, dot matrix and piezo printers can be programmed from the same print station.
Orion’s modern day interface features a Microsoft Office ribbon UI, PC style operation, and easy to use WYSIWYG message creation. Orion message creation features include copy-cut-paste, undo/redo, multiple line text elements, character and line spacing, element-level invert, and much more. Orion also supports multiple languages, allowing users to switch from one language to another without the need for a restart.
Orion Coding & Marking Software Specifications
Compatibility
Orion is a 32-bit Windows application that executes on any host computer running the following operating systems:
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later
Windows Server 2008 (not supported on Server Core Role)
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2 (not supported on Server Core Role)
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Software Requirements
Operating System Windows XP Service Pack (SP3)
Processor Pentium II, 1GHz (or higher)
Memory 512 MB
Hard Disk Space 50 MB (512 MB if Microsoft.NET framework 4 and Adobe Acrobat Reader are also installed
Video 4 MB, Windows XP compatible SVGA
Resolution 800 x 600
Color Depth 16-bit recommended
Ethernet Port IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, 10 Mbps minimum, RJ-45
Firewall Orion needs access to the printer through Port 21 for FTP connections, Port 4000 for TCP/IP connections, and Port 46810 for multicast communications
Privileges Must have Administrator privileges to install. Non-administrators may run the applications if the appropriate privileges are applied to the folder where the applications are installed (when installed under “\Program Files”