Instruments in detail

Technical specifications

Arrayjet technology is modular and scalable.  Our experts will work with you to find a microarray printer that supports your unique requirements.

Technical information	Marathon  Argus (no camera)		Marathon Argus	Super Marathon	Ultra Marathon I & II
Input Capacity:	6 plates			48 plates	Ultra Marathon I:  6 plates Ultra Marathon II: 48 plates
Output Capacity	Up to 100 slides   Up to 20 microplates				Up to 1,000 slides Up to 200 microplates
Print Speed	700 features per second
Environmental control	JetMosphere: 5°C below ambient, with an operating range of 15-25°C JetMosphere Max:  4 °C to ambient + 5 °C Humidity control as standard.
Optical QC Camera	Optional upgrade		Yes
Sample Handling	12 sample low volume (LV) JetSpyder – as standard 12 sample high capacity (HC) JetSpyder – optional upgrade 32 sample ultra-low volume JetSpyder – optional upgrade
Print head	Xaar XJ128 piezoelectric print head (industrial grade, 128 nozzles)
Dispensing volume	100 pL to 10 nL (100 pL increments)
Feature size	40 µm to 1 mm
Print accuracy	+/- 10 µm
Weight	330 kg / 725 lbs			340 kg / 750 Lbs	420 kg / 925 lbs
Height/Width/Depth	1.70 m / 1.56 m / 0.89 m
Power:	220 V, 50/60 Hz or 110 V, 50/60 Hz

Target holder options for Marathon series

Arrayjet technology is flexible and a range of holders are available to suit different printable substrates.

Slides

Spring-loaded trays hold slides in place with a reloading accuracy of +/- 10 µm.

Microplates

Trays support both microarray-specific two-part plates and pre-moulded polymer plates.

Membranes

Vacuum decks are available.  These can hold a standard slide or plate mask, or a custom membrane mask.

Custom substrates

Arrayjet can work with your team to design a compatible holder for any substrate.  Our intuitive software enables accurate and precise sample deposition for nanowell and biochip applications.