BATTERY DRIVE, MICRO LINE THERMAL PRINTER
2” TYPE MECHANISM AND INTERFACE BOARD
FTP-623MCL400/FTP-623DCL002
■ OVERVIEW
This battery driven, micro line thermal printer provides high speed
printing for 2-inch wide (58mm) paper. It is suitable for portable
equipment that requires compact, light weight components.
In addition to the interface board, a driving LSI (MCU + Gate Array)
is also available.
■ HIGHLIGHTS
• Driven by batteries (direct connect between thermal head
and batteries)
It can be driven by a broad range of voltages (4.2 to 8.5 V) of
NiCd or Nickel-Hydrogen by using Fujitsu Components' unique
head drive control system. The battery pack can be connected
directly to the print head without a voltage regulator. Also, a
lithium-ion battery can be used.
• High speed printing
It can print at approximately 23 character lines/s (460 dotlines/s =
57.5 mm/s).
• Compact and lightweight
It has a light weight of approximately 75 g.
• Low power consumption
The peak current for head driving is approximately 3.0 A.
• Selectable paper paths
Front, rear, and top paper insertion paths can be used.
• Paper auto loading function
Paper feeding is enabled by operating the head up lever.
• Variety of suitable papers
This model is suitable for printing on a variety of papers,
including 1-ply roll paper, 2-ply paper (TCC and roll), labels, and
long-life paper.
FTP-623MCL400
FTP-623CU001, FTP-633GA101
FTP-623DCL002
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■ DESIGNATION
FTP-623MCL400/FTP-623DCL002
Item
Printer mechanism
Interface board
Micro Controller Unit
LSI
Gate Array
*: Rear paper insertion type is available: FTP-623MCL402
■ GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SpecificationsItem
Printing method Thermal-sensitive line dot method
Dot structure 384 dots/line
Dot pitch (Horizontal) 0.125 mm (8 dots/mm)—Dot density
Dot pitch (Vertical) 0.125 mm (8 dots/mm)—Line feed pitch
Effective printing area 48 mm
Part number
FTP-623MCL400 *
FTP-623DCL002
FTP-623CU001
FTP-633GA101
(1) Single density Standard mode HS mode 1. to 3.
Printing mode Reduced mode HS mode 1. to 3.
(2) Double density mode
Approximately 23 character lines/s (460 dotlines/s = 57.5 mm/s)
Maximum printing speed
Character types Semi-graphic : 36 International characters : 130
Character grade mode Standard character (12 × 6 dot font)/High grade character (16 × 8 dot font)
Character composition, dimensions (H×W),
Number of columns (standard)
Interface 1) Centronics standard 2) Bus interface*
[1ply, 8 columns of “H”, double density, 7.2 V, 1/10” line returns]
Approximately 16 character lines/s (416 dotlines/s = 52 mm/s)
[1ply, 12 columns of “H”, double density, 7.2 V, 1/8” line returns]
JIS ANK : 128 ASCII : 31
Special : 30 Download : 8
Single density standard : 24 × 12 dots, (3.0 × 1.5 mm), 32 columns
Single density reduced*
Double density : 16 × 8 dots, (2.0 × 1.0 mm), 48 columns
32 × 16 dots, (4.0 × 2.0 mm), 24 columns
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: 24 × 12 dots, (3.0 × 1.5 mm), 34 columns
32 × 16 dots, (4.0 × 2.0 mm), 26 columns
HQ mode
HQ mode
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FTP-623MCL400/FTP-623DCL002
SpecificationsItem
For print head
Operating
voltage
Weight Mechanism: approximately 75 g. Interface board: approximately 60 g
Printer mechanism
Interface board Dimensions 108 (W) × 91 (D) × 18 (H) mm
Thermal head life
Environmental
conditions
Detection Paper out/Mark detect By photointerrupter (command set)
For motor
For logic 5 VDC ± 5%, 0.15 A
Dimensions 73 (W) × 49 (D) × 20 (H) mm (excluding knob, lever, and flexible PC board)
Operating temperature +5 to +40°C*
Operating humidity 20 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Storage temperature –20 to +60°C (excluding paper)
Storage humidity 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)
Head temperature By thermistor
4.2 to 8.5 VDC (4 or 5 Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, equivalent to 2 Li-ion)
Approximately 3.0 A (peak value, 7.2 V, 100% printing ratio)
4.2 to 8.5 VDC (4 or 5 Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, equivalent to 2 Li-ion)
Average 0.7 A or less
Pulse durability : 1 × 108 pulse/dot (using Fujitsu Takamisawa's standard
driving method)
Wear resistance: 50 km (at 25% printing ratio)
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Voltage By micro controller
Head-up By microswitch
Paper width 58 mm
Recommended thermal sensitive paper
+0
–1
1 ply (roll) : FTP-020PG021 Long life (roll) : FTP-020PR202
Label (roll) : FTP-040PL021 2 ply (TCC) : FTP-020P8820
2 ply (roll) : FTP-020P7121
*1: Character composition for single density reduced mode is the same as for single density standard mode.
*2: The data to be printed is automatically read out by the printer driver equipment memory (host system frame
memory). The communication is parameter transfer.
*3: Temperature range for guaranteed printing density. It can be operated in the range of 0 to +40°C.
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■ DIMENSIONS
Printer mechanism
FTP-623MCL400
6.1
FTP-623MCL400/FTP-623DCL002
62.5
12.5 34
3.9
20
(3)
30°
(14)
12
70°
(1): Head down
(2): Paper feed
(3): Head up lock
FTP-623MCL402
(2)
70°
(1)
(31)
34.5
21.5
3
5
2
ø12
(ø14)
(ø18)
6.1
Paper center
73
25
(photo interrupter)
58.2 (paper insertion)
62.5
12.5 34
49
10.5
Photo interrupter
3.9
16°
60°
Paper out
angle
4°
13.7 1.0
2.3 1.7
3°
26°
Unit: mm
Front and top insertion type
20
(3)
30°
(14)
12
(1): Head down
(2): Paper feed
(3): Head up lock
(2)
70°
70°
(1)
(31)
46
21.5
3
5
2
ø12
(ø14)
(ø18)
Paper center
73
25
(Photo interrupter)
58.2 (Paper insertion)
34.5
7.5
60°
Paper out
angle
(Photo
interrupter)
1.7
3.1
1.0
4°
13.7
Photo
interrupter
Rear insertion type
Unit: mm
4