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Ref : 3103039-FDE Issue A
2.3. Operational Performance
2.3.1. Data Hold Up
A backup capacitor is fitted to the APOS printer to hold up RAM data for a minimum of 1.5hrs after
losing external power. This means that all downloaded fonts, logos and bitmaps will be retained for
the data hold up period. However, the context of the printer is not saved which means that the
printer will revert to its initial state when power is returned.
2.3.2. Paper Specification
Paper width 80mm
Maximum paper roll diameter 80mm
(Maximum paper roll length) 82m (using 60gsm paper)
Recommended papers
AXIOHM ref 3101123
KANZAKI F380
Emulsion (sensitive) side
On outside of roll
* Please contact Axiohm if you wish to use an alternative paper type otherwise your warranty may
be invalid and you may cause damage to your printer.
2.3.3. Speed
The printer is capable of printing at a maximum speed of 60mm/s with 40% of the dots on (during
40% of the time) provided that sufficient power supply current is available. (See section 2.1.3
about power supply requirements) The printer can achieve a speed of approximately 50mm/s
when printing simple text using the standard 2A power supply unit.
The actual speed may also be affected by the data rate at which information is sent to the printer
over the communication link. Sending large amounts of graphic data may reduce the actual speed.
2.3.4. Lifetime
The lifetime is dependent on the actual operating conditions and is defined by the MTBF of the
electronics and the wear characteristics of the electromechanical parts. The actual lifetime will
therefore be the minimum of the following three categories depending on the particular application:
• Electronic MTBF of 40,000 hrs of powered use
• 90km of paper used by the printer (with typically 15% of the dots heated)
• One million cuts from the ceramic cutter mechanism