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MLT-288


5V ultra compact line thermal mechanism



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Product Overview


5V ultra compact line thermal mechanism

Features


  • Compact design
  • Lightweight
  • High speed printing
  • 5V operation
  • Increased reliability
  • Control board available: BD2-288OU

Specifications


Model MLT-288
Printing method Thermal dot line printing
Total dots 384 dots/line
Dot density 8 dots/mm
Printing width 48mm
Printing speed 420 dot-lines/sec max.
Paper feeding pitch 0.125mm
Sensors Head temperature: Thermistor
Paper presence: Photo-interrupter
Head-up: Mechanical switch
Voltage range VH system: DC 4.2 - 8.5 V
Vdd system: DC 4.75 - 5.25 V
Current consumption Head (VH=5V): approx. 1.7 A max.
Motor (VH=5V): approx. 0.5 A max.
Paper Width: 58 mm
Thickness: 60 - 72 µm
Weight (approx.) 45 g
Outer dimensions
(W × D × H)		 72.7 x 38 x 15 mm
Operating environment 0 to 45 °C, 35 to 85 % RH (no condensation)
Storage environment -20 to 60 °C, 10 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Reliability Pulse-resistance: 100,000,000 pulses or more
Wear-resistance: 50 km or more

Warranty


90 day warranty.

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Datasheets


Applications


  • Barcoding
  • Couponing
  • Gaming
  • Handheld Instrumentation
  • Kiosks
  • Mobile
  • Parking
  • Postal Route
  • Accounting
  • Ticketing
  • Transportation/Logistics
  • Voting Machines

Consumables & Accessories


Control Board

Model BD2-2880U
Interface Parallel and RS-232C
Number of print columns Font A: 32 columns
Font B: 42 columns
Character size
(W × H)		 Font A: 12 x 24 dots
Font B: 9 x 24 dots
Command set ESC/POS
Barcode supported
Firmware location Flash memory
Buffer 2K bytes
Supporting devices Auto-cutter, paper sensor, head-up sensor, LF switch, error LED, Paper out LED
Supply voltage 5.0 V ± 5%
Dimensions
(W × D)		 75 x 80 mm
Gate array 202LA-00


Auto Cutter

Model ACS-228
Cutting method Slide cutting
Paper width 45 ~ 69 mm
Paper thickness 0.06 ~ 0.15 mm
Max. cutting frequency 20 cuts/min
Voltage 5.0 V ± 10%
Current (Peak) 2.8A
Weight (approx.) 140 g
Dimensions
(W × D × H)		 80 x 55.7 x 15 mm
Operating environment 0 ~ 45°C
Reliability 500,000 cuts
Number of tab left Full cut blade type: None
Partial cut blade type: None or 1 tab