PSION HC Range Integral
Printer
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The HC Printer is a high specification,
Epson compatible thermal printer, designed to fit flush into the top expansion port of the
HC, or the Docking Station expansion port. An integral, rechargeable battery provides
power for the print mechanism, sufficient to print on up to 30 meters of paper (assuming
15% dot to gap ratio). The design features a patented 'easy-load' mechanism that allows
replacement paper rolls to be dropped into place without having to remove the printer from
the HC. The thermal print head has an expected life of greater than 30km of paper and has
a resolution of 384 dots/line (7.6 dots/mm) or 40 text characters/line.
The printer accepts standard 30 meter thermal paper rolls 60mm wide and
50mm in diameter. Settings for different types of thermal paper, of varying sensitivity,
can also be selected under software control and the printer is capable of printing on
2-part thermal paper. The printer supports graphics, suitable for special characters such
as company trademarks and logos etc. A top of form facility, also used to detect paper out
to preserve the life of the head, enables the use of special pre-printed forms for
ticketing, or other such applications. Various status messages are provided, by the
printer, to inform the user when the printer is out of paper, the cover is open, batteries
are low, or the print is complete.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| PRINT HARDWARE |
| Print Head |
Thermal |
| Resolution |
384 dots/line (7.6 dots/mm) or 40 text
characters/line |
| Print Speed |
2cm/sec or 5.5 text lines/sec (0.79
inches/sec) |
| Life |
In excess of 30km of paper (standard paper) |
| Paper Type |
Settings for different types of thermal paper,
of varying sensitivity, selectable under software control |
| Dimensions |
60 (W) max x 50 (Diameter) mm (2.36 x 1.97
inches) standard roll length 30 meters (118 inches) |
| Interface |
Psion Fast Serial |
| Character Set |
IBM Code Page 850 |
| Power Supply |
Powered directly from integral rechargeable
battery. Battery trickle-charged via HC when connected to main adapter |
| PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL |
| Size |
85 (L) x 81.6 (W) x 57.9 (H) mm (95.08 mm max
width)(3.35 x 3.21 x 2.28 inches, 3.74 inches max width) |
| Weight |
310gms, or 390gms including paper (10.93 or
13.76 ounces) |
| Temperature Range |
20C to +50C (-4F to 122F)or 25C to
70C (77F to 158F) with pre-heating and high temperature
paper |
| Humidity |
90% non-condensing |