1
MCP8850B
HPIR THERMAL PRINTER
User Guide
Features
•
Infra-Red interface, 82240B format.
•
High-speed, high resolution printing capability.
•
Quiet, non-impact system
•
Maintenance-free
•
Compact and lightweight
•
High reliability line head mechanism
•
Versatile for use with text or graphics
•
24, 32 or 48 characters per line
•
Barcode capability
•
Auto power off
•
Supports labels and dual ply paper
•
Alkaline batteries
The MCP8850B is a compact and lightweight portable printer with an Infra-red interface compatible with HP IR format in a new elegant
enclosure.
Designed for maximum versatility, the MCP8850B is compatible with existing systems whilst allowing many upgrades in terms of printing
speed and functionality.
It is powered from alkaline batteries and has maintenance free operation, only available with thermal printers.
Many different modes of operation are possible, including numerous character sets, all selectable by software commands.
The MCP8850B is one of a family of thermal printers designed and manufactured in the UK by Martel. All units are built into robust ABS
housings, with a choice of colours. We would be pleased to discuss the possibility of customising any aspect of the printer to specific
requirements.
Specification
Infra-red Interface
Printing system
Thermal line head system
Max characters per line
48 (Default 24)
Character matrix
24x16, 24x12 or 24x8
Character size
3mm x 2mm, 3mm x 1.5mm or 3mm x 1mm
(Approx. 13, 17 or 25cpi)
Horizontal dot pitch
0.125mm (Approx. 200dpi)
Vertical dot pitch
0.125mm
Text line composition
24x384 dots
Printing width
48mm
Average printing speed
3 lines per second (typical)
Dimensions
91mm x 185mm x 58mm
Weight
Approx. 425 grammes
Internal power supply
4 X 1.5V alkaline, AA cells
Paper width
58mm
Character set
Roman 8, ECMA 94, Arial
Country codes
USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark I/II,
Sweden, Italy, Spain & Japan
Interface
Data format
HP IR (1 Start, 8 Data, 4 error detection)
Infra-Red 940nm, 33KHz modulated.
Buffer size
6 Kbytes
Environmental Conditions
Operating range
0ºC to +50ºC
Storage range
-20ºC to +60ºC
Charging range
+10ºC to +45ºC
MTBF
Approx. 10 million lines (20ºC, print ratio = 25%)
The transmit/receive requirements for
interfacing with the MCP8850B are
compatible with existing systems, however
higher transmission speeds and printing
speeds are possible due to the incorporation
of a large 6Kbyte buffer and a high speed
thermal fixed head printer mechanism.
Higher print speed can be achieved by
minimising the inter-frame delays in the
transmission software, previously required
when using a slower printer mechanism.
Maximum distance for reliable infra-red
communication between printer and host
equipment is 45cm (18in). The infra-red port
at the front of the printer should be pointed
directly at, and horizontal to, the port on the
host equipment and the beam should not be
obstructed.
