Wide Format Kiosk Printer

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Reliable direct thermal technology High resolution 300dpi printing High print speed2 ips Full 8 inch wide print field Windows drivers (WYSIWYG) Multiple paper handling options Remote Monitoring Parallel or USB interface

Model PS60-14 Power Supply

The ITK38 with transport presenter and attached 6" or 8" paper roll holder

A direct thermal, Windows compatible, printer system for interactive kiosks

The ITK38 printer uses direct thermal imaging to print on wide format (6.5" to 8.5") paper. It can print on rolls or fan-folded paper (fan-folded paper requires registration marks for position sensing). Designed specifically for kiosk applications the ITK38 has features and options structured to support unattended operation in a kiosk or similar environment. These features include: large paper supply, heavy-duty cutters, output isolation devices providing a range of functions from simple jam protection to complete document isolation during the print cycle, document present and hold or present and retract (dispose) of an untaken document, status information accessible over the interface. A +24V power supply module supplies the power for the ITK38. The standard power supply is

60W. It is completely adequate for most applications, however, for applications that require large dark areas to be printed at the highest print speed (2 ips) a 130W power supply is available as an optional choice. The printer has a built in power management system which budgets the printer's operation to a modest 60W average power allocation or alternatively, if selected, to 130W. The ITK38 operates under the Windows operating system using a supplied WYSIWYG driver. Combined with a raster organized printer controller this flexible driver produces simple direct printed output at 300 dpi resolution, from any Windows application or language.

but can mounted externally thereby significantly reducing the printer module footprint. Finally a separate power supply module is connected to the printer through a 6 foot DC power cable. This modular packaging is extremely flexible making it easy to integrate the ITK38 printer system into any kiosk.

Designed for use in kiosk applications where fast wide format printing is required.
Applications include: airline boarding passes, department store gift registry, financial statements, government forms, car rental agreements, information documents, etc. The paper width can be factory set at 6.5 inches to 8.5 inches including the A4 standard. This adjustable paper width will accommodate many form sizes thereby extending the list of possible applications.

Modular printer system simplifies kiosk integration

The printer and control electronics are integrated into a self-contained printer module. A paper roll module is typically attached to the printer module

PRACTICAL AUTOMATION, INC.

The Alinabal Group of Companies

Wide Format Kiosk Printer

Supports multiple paper output configurations
Cutter with transport presenter

This option is the best selection for unattended remote document delivery applications. It can operate in retract or non-retracting mode. The non-retracting mode is the default mode. This paper delivery option provides maximum isolation of the user from the print and cut cycles. It can store any reasonable size document in its loop storage chamber thereby preventing user access and disturbance of the document while printing and cutting. It also has a unique slip paper drive system, which protects against the document jamming if the output slot is temporarily blocked.
Cutter with jam resistant output chamber

completed. If after several unsuccessful attempts, the printer will stop and report this error. This level of protection is adequate for many applications; however, it is not as robust as a transport-presenter.
Cutter only output

With this option the printer system does not isolate the user from the document during the print and cut cycle. The responsibility for document isolation is passed to the kiosk designer who could provide document isolation by providing a well in the kiosk enclosure into which a document could drop.
Tearbar with jam resistant output chamber

ITK38 Series Printer shown with Remote Fanfold Paper Tray

Models without a transport-presenter can use a forward anti-jam protection chamber. As the document is being delivered, if the output is inadvertently blocked, a controlled buckling of the paper, into this jam chamber, occurs. A sensor detects this paper buckling and printing is temporarily halted to prevent the occurrence of a wrinkled paper jam. After a delay, the printing is resumed expecting that the blockage was temporary. If the blockage is clear the printing is

A tearbar paper separation option is available for the ITK 38. This option provides a user tear off edge, in place of a paper cutter, to accomplish paper separation. Using perforated paper stock is recommended when the tearbar option is selected. Typically this option is only used when trained staff uses the printer. This might be at a customer service counter where the attendant, not the end user, uses the printer. The tearbar output option

ITK38 Series Printer shown with Remote Paper Roll Holder

does not usually provide enough user isolation to be deployed for direct end user document delivery.

Specifications
Printing Method:

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Raster, direct thermal. The printed image is created using WindowsTM WYSIWYG Printer Driver (PA supplied printer driver required.) 2.00 IPS Max. 8". (203 mm) Max. 300 DPI (11.81 dots/mm) 3.33 x 10 -3 in. (0.0847 mm) 8.5" to 6.5" 8.5" +0/-0.040" (216 mm +0/-1 mm) 8.3" (210mm) <8.5" special factory order 0.003" (+0.0007" / -0.0008") Friction driver roller 3.25" Min. User defined Max. Paper/Registration (Optical) Printhead Temperature (Thermistor) Printhead Lever Detect (Mech. Switch) Paper Jam Detection (Optical) Document Not Taken (Optical) (T-P Only) Power On/Off, Select (F0), Test (F1), Line Feed (F2), Form Feed (F3) Power/Paper (LED) Ready (LED) Attention/Error (LED) Sequential Tones (Beeper) A user friendly switch panel entry of setup data into EEPROM memory. (Print intensity, control settings, etc.) Printer Status Data: Includes all printer operational parameters: Low Paper, Out of paper, Jam, Ticket Not Taken, unique 64-Bit electronic serial number, etc.) Status is returned to host via the interface's reverse channel. Status information is critically important for unattended printer deployments. Interface: Parallel Parallel Interface Cable: IEEE-1284 Parallel Module using Compatibility Mode forward and Nibble Mode reverse channels.

Print Speed: Print Width: Printhead: Dot Density Dot Size Paper Width: Standard Width: A4: Other Widths: Caliper: Feed: Document Length: Detectors:

Life

30.0 x 106 pulses/dot (Min.) 65.6 x 103 ft (20 Km) abrasive (Min.) Cutter: 500 K (Typical), 300K (Min.) Transport-Presenter: 450 K ft. (Typical); 270 K ft. (Min.) of delivered paper. Printhead: WindowsTM compatible 300 MHz or faster PC with Pentium CPU and ECP port with DMA (recommended) WindowsTM 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP

System Requirements: Printer Drivers:

Standard IEEE-1284 A-B cable (DB25M/C36M) USB Serial: USB Interface Module (2nd Qtr 03) USB Interface Cable: Standard USB A-B Cable (1.1 or 2.0 compliant) USB Interface/Cable: USB via an add-on USB to IEEE-1284 adapter cable to convert printer's parallel interface to a USB. No additional USB cable required. (Windows 2000 or XP only) Options: Motor Driven Cutter, Tearbar; disposing/Non-Disposing TransportPresenter; Detachable Internal or External Paper Roll Holders; Low paper detection sensing

User Switches: Indicators:

Regulatory Compliance: CE Mark: Compliant Safety: UL 1950, 3rd Edition CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 950-00 CENELEC EN 60950: 1992 EMI/EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A EN 55024: 1998 EN 55022: 1998 Class A CB Test Certificate: Compliant IEC 60950 2nd Edition Environment: Temperature: Storage: Humidity: Operating: +5oC to +4OoC -5oC to +65oC 20-85% relative, non-condensing

Power: +24 VDC (5%) Power Provided By: Model PS-60-14: 60 w or Model PS-130-14: 130 w Power Supply Options: AC Input Voltage: Input Frequency: AC Input Current: 85-264 VAC (60 w) 85-132 or 170-264 VAC (130 w) 47 to 63 Hz 1.5 A (rms) @ 115 VAC (60 w) 0.9 A (rms) @ 230 VAC (60 w) 3.0A (rms) @ 115 VAC (130 w) 1.7 A (rms) @ 230 VAC (130 w) 60 or 130 Watts (average) 8.3 lbs. 1.2 lbs. (60 Watt Model) 1.9 lbs. (130 Watt Model)

DC Power: Weight: Printer: Power Supply:

System Parameters:

Outline Dimensions
Outline dimensions for the ITK38 Series Printer with an integral paper roll holder and cutter with transportpresenter is shown below. Versions that include a tearbar or cutter with an output protection chamber are also available with minor dimensional changes. A 10-inch remote paper roll holder as well as an optional output extension are also available. Contact Practical Automation for detailed information.

1.50

Key-Hole Mounting Slot for #6 Screw (2X)

.25

10.35

#6-32 NC-2B THD (4X)

.18

10.50 Mounting Flange Detail

8.00 6.00 .96 9.31 Optional Paper Roll Holder 10.54 11.39 .60 8.54 3.50 2.63 2.20 .25

.19

5.12

5.10

2.10

2.25

ITK38 with Internal 6 or 8 Inch Paper Roll. Includes Cutter with Transport-Presenter

7.00

1 5/16

#6-32 NC-2B THD (2)

3.75

Key-Hole Mounting Slot For #8 Screw (2X)

7/32 Mounting Hole (4X)

9.00

13 5/16

.50

7.00

.84

8.00 6.00

8.34 5.00 2 5 /8 Low Paper Adjustment Screw 9 /8

5

6.34

.92

8.86

1.02

1.50

4.25

3.00

ITK38 Standard 6 or 8 Inch Paper Roll Holder 6 inch diameter paper roll = 640 FT. (Approximately) 8 inch diameter paper roll = 1170 FT. (Approximately)

ITK38 Series Fanfold Tray

Ordering Information

ITK 38 Paper Output Options D = Cutter with TransportPresenter C = Cutter with Output Protection Chamber K = Cutter Only Output (without Output Protection Chamber) T = Tearbar with Output Protection Chamber Forms Control Blank = Continuous roll stock paper lankR = Registration marked paper

Paper Input Options 00 = A rear paper guide, for an external paper supply, is included with this option; however, no paper roll holder is supplied. The paper roll holder or fanfold paper tray is ordered separately. 8L= Attached paper roll holder for 6/8" (152/203 mm) diameter paper rolls with low paper sensor & 18" (457 mm) interconnect cable 80 = Attached paper roll holder for 6/8" (152/203 mm) diameter paper rolls without low paper sensor.

Data Interface Parallel = IEEE-1284 Parallel Interface USB = USB Serial Interface. Customization Number Blank = A4 = This entry is normally blank Adapts printer for A4 width paper

ITK38 Power Supply

PS
Model Number

-14 Line Cord Option Blank = Supplied with a US approved line cord E = No line cord for export applications

The PS60-14 Power Supply Used for standard printing applications.

5.75

3.00

60 = Standard 60 Watt External Power Supply 130 = Optional 130 Watt External Power Supply

AC Input IEC320 Inlet AC Line Cord (7.5 FT) (Supplied With 115VAC Systems Only)

48.0 1.69

ITK 38 Printer Model Number Example:

ITK38-D8L-Parallel with PS60-14
The above two model numbers, together, specify a complete ITK 38 printer configured with the following options: ITK38 = ITK 38 Series 300 DPI, 8.5" (216mm) paper width printer D = A cutter with transport-presenter is the paper output option (blank) = The forms control jumper is set to accept continuous form paper 8L = The input paper option is an attached 6"/8" diameter roll holder w/low paper sensor and cable Parallel = A parallel data interface
3.74 DC Output 5 pin DIN plug

The PS130-14 Power Supply Used for applications requiring heavy graphics printing.
7.01 DC FAN

AC Input IEC 320 Inlet

2.50 2.60

With: PS60-14 = A 60 watt external desktop power supply with a line cord for the North American market

AC Line Cord (7.5 FT) (Supplied With 115VAC Systems Only)

48.0

DC Output 8 pin DIN Plug

PRACTICAL AUTOMATION, INC.

The Alinabal Group of Companies 45 Woodmont Road, P.O. Box 3028, Milford, CT 06460 www.practicalautomation.com
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Phone: (203) 882-5640

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