Thermal Printer Mechanisms
Compact, reliable low voltage thermal printer mechanisms are the answer for portable printing applications, offering low power consumption to enable long battery life. The innovative small footprint designs free up critical design real estate.
New low voltage LTPD and CAPD series thermal printer mechanisms tackle the challenges of designing smaller, faster, more reliable mobile devices. These new mechanisms deliver exceptional value with dramatic advances in design flexibility, reliability and print performance.
CAPM series direct thermal printer mechanisms are ideal for high performance, heavy-duty embedded printing applications. 300 mm/second print speed means exceptional performance, for a better user experience. Service life ratings of up to 200 km printing and 2 million cuts ensure long-life, trouble-free operation. Extended operating temperature range and thick paper support provide additional application options such as outdoor ticket printing. Units are available in both EZ-OP paper operation and auto-loading designs.
Applications
Thermal printers and thermal print mechanisms are small, light and consume little power, making them ideal for portable and retail applications. Commercial applications of thermal printers include petrol station pump receipts, information kiosks, point-of-sale systems, voucher printers, ticket machines, hospital cardiac monitors and more.
Seiko CAPM347 24V Thermal Printer Mechanism
- Max. printing speed: 300mm/s
- Build-in auto paper cutter
- Head open design for easy paper operation
- Heavy duty: 200km, 2mil. cuts
- Wide operating temperature: -20 to 60° C
The CAPM347 series is a high-speed, heavy-duty thermal printer with a max speed of 300mm/s, boasting an impressive 200km abrasion resistance and 2 million cuts for exceptional reliability. Designed with a front paper exit structure to leave ample space above the printer and prevent liquids from entering, it also has fully covered gears to keep out dust. Available in various models including easy and auto paper load options, as well as models for thick paper, this user-friendly, compact 24V printer suits a wide range of applications such as Lottery, Ticketing, Parking, Point of Sales, and Kiosk environments, with Serial and USB interface boards also available.
Seiko CAPD247/347 24V Thermal Printer Mechanism
- 2-inch and 3-inch model available
- Maintaining the compact size including the auto cutter part (height <30mm)
- Printing speed up to 200 mm/s
- Cutting frequency of 30 cuts/minute
- Cutter lifetime of 1.000.000 cuts or more (in specified environment)
- Paper insertion by easy paper operation
- Latch function to secure unchanging pressure between thermal head and platen
The combination of the 24 Volt printer mechanism LTPD247 (horizontal version) and an auto cutter results in a highly reliable, robust, fast, and cost-effective printing solution. This product, featuring the benefits of the LTPD 24 Volt series, includes a cutter with a minimum reliability of 1,000,000 cuts, ensuring consistently reliable paper output. Additionally, with a height of less than 30mm, including the auto cutter part, this printer is ideal for spaces where height is limited.
Seiko LTPD247/347 24V Thermal Printer Mechanism
- 2- and 3-inch models available
- Compact size (max. height of 30mm)
- High speed printing up to 200 mm/s
- Horizontal and vertical version available
- Easy paper operation paper insertion
- Latch function to secure unchanging pressure between thermal head and platen
- Version with built-in auto cutter available (CAPD Series)
These 24 Volt printer mechanisms address the challenges that arise during design phases by being small, fast, robust, and reliable, all while keeping in mind cost targets. The LTPD247/347 models boast a maximum speed of 200 mm/s, along with impressive durability features including 100 km abrasion resistance and a minimum of 100 million activation pulses. To enhance design flexibility, each model is available in both horizontal and vertical types, with paper rolls that can be replaced effortlessly through easy paper operation or automatic paper loading.
Seiko CAPD245/345 5V Thermal Printer Mechanism
- 2-inch and 3-inch model available
- Maintaining the compact size including the auto cutter part (height <30mm)
- High printing speed up to 100 mm/s
- Cutting frequency of 30 cuts/minute
- Easy paper operation paper insertion
- Platen latch function
- Platen position sensor to secure printing quality
The CAPD245/345 integrates the LTPD245 horizontal printer mechanism with a highly reliable auto cutter. In addition to the advantages of the LTPD 5 Volt Series, it boasts a cutter that ensures a minimum of 500,000 cuts, offering a consistently reliable paper output.
Seiko LTPD245/345 5V Thermal Printer Mechanism
- 2- and 3-inch models available
- Compact Size (max. height of 30 mm)
- High speed printing up to 100 mm/s
- Horizontal and vertical form available
- Easy paper operation and auto loading paper insertion
- Platen latch function
- Platen position sensor to secure printing quality
- Version with built-in auto cutter available (CAPD Series)
The LTPD 5 Volt series aligns with the market trend of compactness and high reliability, offering fast printing speeds of up to 100 mm/s to boost mobile device printing performance. These mechanisms are remarkably reliable, with a lifetime of 50 km abrasion and resistance to 100 million activation pulses. Available in both horizontal and vertical forms, paper insertion is simplified through easy paper operation or auto loading. Additionally, two optional paper sensors enable double station printing, which can be essential for POS applications.
Case Study: Thermal Print Mechanism and Chip for Temperature Monitoring Units
Our client provides temperature monitoring units for refrigerated vehicles. These compact devices take temperature readings at regular intervals throughout the journey and produce a log of the temperatures alongside the time of each reading. Whether the delivery is a batch of prawn sandwiches, medical vaccines, or cut flowers, this information not only gives the receiver piece-of-mind that the goods have arrived in perfect condition, but also satisfies the legislation that the transport industry has to conform to.
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