Star Micronics DP8340 Printer User Manual


 
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6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Printing method Serial impact dot matrix printing,
9 wires
Number of print columns 40 columns, 12 CPI
Print speed Approx. 2 lines/sec
Print direction Bi-directional
Line spacing 1/6 inch
Paper feed method Friction Feed or Sprocket-feed
Paper feed speed Approx. 12 lines/sec
Character set ASCII 96 characters
International and symbol 64 characters
Block graphics* 64 characters
Font configuration Ordinary characters 5 × 9 dots
Block graphics* 6 × 6 dots
* Graphic Feed Not Available
Character size 2.42 (H) × 1.71(W) mm
Dot spacing 0.35 (H) × 0.35 (W) mm
Print area 84.3 mm
Print Buffer Approx. 1.5 KB
Serial Interface
Model DP8340-M Only RS-232C
Model DP8340-D RS-232C/20mA Current Loop
External dimensions
(Printer) 202(W) × 200(D) × 98(H) mm
(without paper holder, DC Power Connector)
(Power supply unit) 60(W) × 120(D) × 36(H) mm (without AC cable)
Weight
(Printer) Approx. 1.9 kg
(Power supply unit) Approx. 0.4 kg (without AC cable)
Power supply unit
Four supplies available with following ratings
Input Output
AC 100 – 240 V DC 12.0 V ±
5%
47Hz – 63 Hz
0.8 A Max 2.0 A
Paper specification
Paper type Ordinary and carbonless copy paper
Size Paper width 114.3 mm (4.5 inches)
Roll diameter 80 mm outer diameter (Max)
Thickness (single) 0.07 mm (52.3 g/m
2
) to 0.09 mm (64g/m
2
)
(2 copy) One copy and one original (max 0.13 mm)
Paper end Paper should not be attached to the core