MCP7880

Bluetooth printer

The MCP7880 is an ultra-compact, lightweight portable printer with an “easy-load” paper feature. Housed in a new innovative enclosure this printer adopts a qualified Class 1 Bluetooth interface (SPP) and is configured to be found and connected by a Master device, It also has an RS232 serial interface via a 6-way RJ12 socket.

Designed for maximum versatility, the MCP7880 is compatible with existing systems whilst allowing many upgrades in terms of printing speed and functionality.

It is powered from NiMH batteries and has maintenance free operation, only available with thermal printers. The standard unit may be continuously trickle charged from a mains power adapter, and a fast charge facility is incorporated. UK, Euro, US and Universal versions of the power adapter are available.

Many different modes of operation are possible, including numerous character sets, all selectable by software commands.

The MCP7880 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.

Caractéristiques

  • Easy-Load paper feature
  • Class 1 Bluetooth v 1.1 interface (SPP)
  • RFCOMM protocol and RS232 Interface
  • Rechargeable NiMH, AA batteries
  • Recharge from mains or 12V vehicle supply
  • High speed, high resolution printing capability
  • Quiet, non-impact system
  • Maintenance-free
  • Ultra-Compact and light weight
  • High reliability line head mechanism
  • Versatile for use with text or graphics
  • 24, 32 or 48 characters per line
  • Barcode capability
  • Low power mode
  • Supports labels and dual ply paper
  • Range of configurable options
  • Windows driver for XP and 2000

Caractéristiques techniques

Printing method
Direct thermal line head
Printing width (mm)
48
Paper width (mm)
58
Paper capacity
45mm dia. 25m (standard printer) / 32mm dia, 10m (low profile printer)
Recommended paper
TF50-KS- E2D
Printing speed (mm/s)
10 lines per second (max)
Weight (g)
400g approx (inc batteries and paper)
Power supply
Internal power supply 4 x 1.2V NiMH 1600mAH, AA cells
Life/reliability
Approx. 6000 lines (18m) of continuous printing
Operating temperature (°C)
0oC to +50oC
Storage range
-20oC to +60oC
Charging range
+10oC to +45oC
MTBF
Approx. 10 Million lines (20oC, print ratio = 25%)
Dimensions (WxDxH mm)
85.5mm x 150mm x 55mm (45mm low profile printer)
Character set
ASCII
Character size
3mm x 2mm, 3mm x 1.5mm or 3mm x 1mm (Approx. 13, 17 or 25cpi)
Characters per line (max.)
48, 32, 24 (default)
Character matrix
24x8, 24x12 or 24x16
Horizontal dot pitch
0.125mm (Approx. 200dpi)
Vertical dot pitch
0.125mm
Text line composition
24x384 dots
Interfaces
Bluetooth v 1.1, Class 1, RFCOMM, and RS232 / Connector 6-way RJ12 socket / Baud rates 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 & 19200 / Handshaking Hardware (CTS line) or Software (XON/XOFF) / Buffer size 5 Kbytes
Country codes
USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark I/II, Sweden, Italy, Spain & Japan
Power consumption
Sleep < 1mA / Standby 30mA / Running Min 0.4A / Ave 1.3A / Max 2.8A
Current consumption
The peak current can reach a maximum of 4A.