TICKET PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS (revised September 30, 2007)
                                     


General
Print Method: Direct Thermal
Print Speed: Programmable up to 14 inches per second (200 dpi, high speed mode); 11 ips (300 dpi, high speed mode).
Dot Size: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) standard. 305 DPI (12 dots/mm) is optional (required for PCL4). 605 dpi (available Dec 2003) for 2.0 inch and 2.125 inch printers.
Media: Thermal ticket or label stock. BOCA manufactures premium quality tickets and labels which entitles the user to free print head replacement on all printers that BOCA supplies.*  NOTE:  This does not apply to 600 dpi print heads.
Dot History: All printers utilize a multi-level dot history algorithm.  This results in increased print speed, extended print head life and clearer print quality.
MTBF: 20,000 hours
MTTR: 10 minutes
Head Life: 1 x 108 activations per dot or 60 km of paper.
Patents: BOCA has a patented head protection system that prevents premature head failure.

Media Transport:
Media Type: Custom printed or blank fanfolded stock.

Media Thickness: .004" to .008" (x series) ; 004" to .011" (all other models)
Fixed Widths: 1.00", 1.328", 2.00", 2.125", 2.5", 2.7", 3.25", 4.00" (only 2.00", 3.25" and 4" are available on x series)
Reverse Adjustable: From 2.0" to 3.25" (available as an upgrade on x series)
Adjustable Paper Path: Between 2.0" and 3.25" (standard configuration) or between 2.0" and 4.0" (available as an upgrade on x series)

Drive: Stepper motor controlled pinch roller.
Positioning: Optical detector senses black mark
Ticket Separation: Integrated cutter (Mini). Manual tear-off (Micro).  Burster assembly (Mag).

Approvals:
Designed to meet UL, cUL, FCC, CE

Interfaces:
Types: RS232C or Bi-directional Parallel (PC compatible), USB and Ethernet (premium option)
Baud Rate: Selectable to 112k.
 

Protocols:
Standard: FGL       Optional: PCL4, Pectabs 

Other: Printer Drivers are available for most Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems


Power Requirements:
100 VAC, 60 Hz., 2 Amps max
115 VAC, 60 Hz., 2 Amps max
230 VAC, 50 Hz., 1 Amp max
24  VDC, 5 Amp max

Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0 to 45ºC.
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% without condensation.
Storage Temperature: -40 to 70ºC.

Note:  The above operating conditions are based on the use of blank T7 and HS7 tickets.  The addition of ink to the face of the ticket may significantly reduce the maximum operating conditions (temperature/humidity).  Other ticket materials may also restrict the operating conditions.


Bar Codes:
 

Code 39 (2:1 and 3:1 ratios)

Code 128

Softstrip

Interleaved 2 of 5 (2:1 and 3:1ratios) EAN-8 and EAN-13 PDF417
Codabar UPC Data Matrix

 
  Automatic check digit calculation for appropriate bar codes. Full speed printing of picket fence and ladder bar codes.

Fonts:
 
OCRA Courier (full international character set)
OCRB (multiple sizes) Orator
Prestige Optional Fonts Requiring 2M memory option (Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

 

  Additional fonts available on request. Special fonts may be downloaded to the printer and stored in RAM or FLASH (FGL42 only).

Graphics:
Printer accepts both PCX (optional) and FGL format images. All graphics may be printed live or stored for future use.

Support:
Variety of maintenance programs offered including replacement unit within 24 hours. Spare parts usually shipped immediately from stock.

Operator Controls and Indicators:
Controls: On/Off, Control panel (not on Sub and X Series printers).

Warranty:
All units -1 year, parts and labor.
Print head - 90 days.



 

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