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News Release from: Alps Electric (UK) | Subject: PTMBL13/21 and PTMBL15/25 series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 June 2005
Compact format for thermal printer
mechanisms
The PTMBL13/21 and PTMBL15/25 series are extremely compact and high-speed line thermal printers for printing receipts directly at the point of sale or to evaluate tachographs of vehicle fleets.
The PTMBL13/21 and PTMBL15/25 series are extremely compact and high-speed line thermal printers for printing receipts directly at the point of sale or to evaluate tachographs of vehicle fleets Furthermore, the light weight, low power consumption and easy paper handling suit the PTMBL series to numerous printing applications in portable testing and evaluation devices, as mobile POS terminals, eg for credit cards in restaurants, and as portable printers for mobile phones
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Dec 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The PTMBL series was designed for thermal paper sised from 58 to 80mm width (PTMBL13/21 series) as well as 58/60mm and 80/82.5mm (PTMBL15/25 series).
Depending on the model, the printing width is 48 or 72mm.
A high printing speed of 75mm/s, a resolution of 8dot/mm and a dot arrangement with either 384 or 576 dots per line allow for an outstanding printing quality.
Further advantages of these printers are their easy operation and trouble-free paper handling as well as their low-noise operation due to the nonimpact printing method.
The thermal printers are designed for power voltages of 4.2 to 8.5V for head/motor and a low current consumption of 1.3A.
The operating temperature ranges from -25 to +70C.
The PTMBL series is remarkable for its longevity with an pulse resistance of more than 100 million pulses and an abrasion resistance of 50km and more.
Depending on the model, the devices' dimensions range from 72.0 x 30.5 x 15.6 to 103.4 x 35.0 x 16.2mm.
Their weight is between 41 and 71g.
The compact sise and light weight of the PTMBL series was achieved due to Alps' proprietary precision mechanics and thermal printing elements.
The high printing speed also results from the company-specific technology.
For instance, Alps has developed specific trigger electronics for optimised adjustment of motor and thermal printing head.
The use of high-quality, temperature resistant materials guarantees operation at high temperatures and overall reliability.
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