Features

• A full range of communication interface versions are available, including RS-232 serial, parallel (bi-directional), Infrared (IrDA) and magnetic card (simultaneous read of two tracks)
• The 2000 series printer range is a high specification, Epson compatible printer driving the Epson M190 series impact printhead
• Reliability of the impact printhead provides an average 1.5 million character lines before failure
• Enclosed paper supply
• A powerful integrated micro-controller manages all the features supported by the 2000 I series
• Operates from either an industry standard five cell metal hydride battery pack or from an AC power adapter. A fast-charge circuit charges the battery in 90 minutes. Automatic  switch-over to trickle charge
• Options include Magnetic card reader, battery backed clock/calendar, line counter and interval timer, up to 128K of battery backed SRAM memory for  datalogging and graphics  applications
• Front panel membrane switch provides for user input and LED feedback
• Graphics emulation mode and Windows 95 compatible

Microcomputer-based printer controller:

A powerful Philips 80CL580 on highly integrated circuit boards manages all the features supported by the printer

Controller - CPU Block

Standard: Low power precision regulator circuits; 32K EPROM for program and printer dot tables; 8 bit 4 channel A/D circuit to measure system and printer mechanism voltage levels, and battery; Fail safe and CPU watchdog circuits; 32K SRAM(16K SRAM for printer buffer plus 16K for text and graphics applications) Full 32K print buffer is availiable with RS-232 or Parallel

Optional: Optional battery backed 128K SRAM print buffer for datalogging applications. (With IrDA only 32K is availiable for print buffer)

Controller - Printer Block

Standard: Epson M190 Series impact printheads (60 cps; 24 and 40 col. options); Low power printer driver and fail safe circuits; Paper-out sensor

Controller - Power Block

Standard: Precision, low-power 5V regulator, Printer mechanism power on/off circuit: Auto shut-off; Fast charge circuit with auto switch to trickle charge; Low power and charging LED indicators; Power adapter option, auto switch to AC power when adapter used; 1300 mA/H rechargeable NiMH 5 cell battery pack (up to 22,500 lines of continuous printing with 24 column print head); Hardware and software power management.

Optional: External Battery Charger

Controller - Data Interface Block

Standard: 1200 to 9.6K communication speed (19.2K option); Communication Interfaces:  Serial RS - 232 RJ type connector (6 pin)Infra-Red (IrDA) with ambient light filter

Optional: Communication Interfaces:

• Parallel (HD 15 connector);
• Magnetic Card Reader.

Operator Interface

Standard: Membrane switch for user input; selection and LED feedback; Power on-off momentary switch; Paper feed momentary switch; Printer <on-line>, <low power>, <charge> and <fault> LED indicators; Built-in self-test.

Special Features:

Standard: Graphics emulation; Three resident fonts: 16 downloadable graphics characters; Paper-out sensor by photo interrupter; MS-DOS and Windows compatible with full speed handshake; 1.5 inch paper roll (60 feet single ply; 2 ply also available); Newly designed high impact ABS cycolac enclosure; 2.75 inches (70mm)H x 4.2 inches (107mm)W x 4.75 inches (122mm)L in size; weighs 18oz.(510g)

Optional: Belt clip (User installable).

Specifications [with standard Epson M190 (24 column) or M192 (40 column) print head]
	24 Column	40 Column
Characters per line:	24 (12 double width)	40 (20 double width)
Character size:	2.6mm x 1.7 mm	2.6mm x 1.1 mm
Column Spacing:	2.06mm	1.29mm
Dots per line:	144	252
Print Speed:	60 cps	60 cps
(at 4.8 VDC)	2.5 lines/sec	1.5 lines/sec
Printhead Life:	1,500,000 lines	900,000 lines
Character Matrix:	5x7, 5x14, 10x7, 10x14 dots
Line Spacing:	3.78mm (0.15")
Line Buffering:	32K standard with IrDA
Baud Rate:	1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 baud
Handshaking:	CTS/RTS and/or XON/XOFF
Ribbon Type:	Epson ERC-09 or ERC-22
Lines of Print/roll:	4800 (1.5 inches diameter roll, 60 ft long)
Lines Per Charge:	22,500 (24 column)	13,500 (40 column)
Printer Method:	Impact dot matrix (8 print solenoids)
Plain Paper:	57mm (2.25") width x 20m (60') length
Ribbon Life:	250,000 characters (ERC-09)
	500,000 characters (ERC-22)
Power:	5 cell NiMH (rechargeable) battery or DC/AC adapters
Power ON/OFF:	Via switch or by raising RTS (ON) or lowering RTS (OFF) provided buffer is empty
Connection:	Standard RJ type (6 pin) (Data) Standard Power Jack (Adapter) Infra-Red (IrDA) with ambient light filter
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C

 

Ordering Information Series 2000 Portable Printer
77116	[ ]		O			Series 2000 24 Column
77118	[ ]		O			Series 2000 40 Column
		F				Serial
		I				IrDA and Serial
		P				Parallel Interface
					[ ]	add R2 for MCR Tracks 1/2
152120						117V Adaptor
152320						220V Adaptor
152340						240V Adaptor
Change third digit to a 2 for 128K Option
767600							Series 2000 External battery charger (1 cartridge)
767700							Series 2000 External Multi -Port battery charger  (4 cartridges)