User`s manual

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User’s Manual
2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Basic specifications
1.2 Unpacking
When unpacking the package, confirm that the following parts are provided:
y Printer body ................................. 1 unit
y Sample paper roll ........................ 1 roll
y AC adapter ................................... 1 piece
y User’s manual ............................. 1 copy
y Disc ............................................... 1 piece
y Install the printer body on a flat and stable desk or mount it onto
the wall, etc., using a hook, etc.
y Do not install the printer near a heater or in a place exposed to
the direct sunshine.
y Do not use the printer in a high-temperature, high-humidity, or
contaminated environment.
y Do not allow dew condensation to form on the printer. If such
condensation should form, do not turn on the power until it has
completely gone away.
y Use only the accessory AC adapter. Do not use it for any other
purpose.
y If you do not use the printer for a long period, disconnect the
power cable from the socket.
y Keep this manual carefully at hand for ready reference.
Printing system Line thermal dot printing
Printing width 48 mm (384 dots/line)
Dot density 8 dots/mm (Width, Length)
Paper feed pitch 0.125 mm
Printing speed up to 50 mm/s
Character size 12×24, 9×16, 24×24 (only for asian versions)
Character types Alphanumerals, symbols, international characters
(Choose from 20 countries)
Barcode type UPC-A/E, JAN(EAN) 13-/8-column, ITF, CODE 39, CODE 93,
CODE 128, CODABAR, PDF417
Paper Thermal paper roll: 58 + 0/- 1 mm × φ 83 (max) mm,
60~75 µm thick
Thermal label paper: 58 + 0/- 1 mm ×
φ 83 (max),
150 µm thick (max)
(L and M Spec. only) Label width: 56 mm (max)
Label length: 25 mm/sh. (min)
Interface Serial (RS-232C), Parallel (CENTRONICS compliant)
Input buffer 16 KB
Download characters To downloaded fonts: 12×24, 9×16
AC adapter Rated input : 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz, 40 VA
Rated output : 12 V DC, 2,5 A
Power consumption At non-printing: Approx. 2 W
At printing: Approx. 15 W (approx. 20 W at maximum)
Weight Main body: Approx. 600 g (Paper roll excluded)
AC adapter: Approx. 350 g
Outer dimensions 106 (W) × 184 (D) × 110 (H) mm
Operating temperature 5~40
0
C, 35~85 % RH (No dew condensation)
and humidity
Storage temperature -20~60
0
C, 10~90% RH (No dew condensation)
and humidity
Reliability Printing head life: (25
0
C)
Pulse resistance: 50 million pulses or more (Print rate 12.5%)
Wear resistance: 50 km or more (With recommended
thermal paper at normal temperature and humidity)
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CAUTION