Custom PLUS4 4 Inch Panel Printer Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: CUSTOM

Table of Contents

Custom PLUS4 4 Inch Panel Printer
Product Information
Characteristics
Product Usage Instructions
INTRODUCTION
CHARACTERISTICS
APPLICATIONS
AVAILABLE VERSIONS
ACCESSORIES
TECHNICAL SHEET
MODELS
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Custom PLUS4 4 Inch Panel Printer

Product Information

The PLUS4 is a 4-panel printer manufactured by Custom. It is designed to print on both standard thermal paper and linerless adhesive paper Maxstick B. This versatility allows it to meet various needs and applications. The printer is commonly used in healthcare for sterilization and electrocardiographs, vacuum packaging machines, temperature control in industrial refrigeration, industrial automation for process control, weighing instruments, and physical and electric quantity analysis instruments.

Characteristics

Printing Method	Thermal printing
Number of Dots	Depends on the model
Columns	Depends on the model
Resolution	Depends on the model
Printing Speed (mm/sec)	Depends on the model
Character Set	Depends on the model
Supported Barcode	Depends on the model
Paper Width	Depends on the model
Paper Weight	Depends on the model
Printing Width	Depends on the model
Roll Dimension	Depends on the model
Sensors	Depends on the model
Emulation	Depends on the model
Interfaces	RS232/TTL and mini USB, 5-8Vdc Mechanical version (without

Product Usage Instructions

To use the PLUS4 printer, follow these steps:

Ensure that the printer is connected to a power source compatible with its power supply requirements.
If you are using adhesive paper, adjust the paper guides according to the paper width.
Insert the paper roll into the printer, making sure it is properly aligned.
If necessary, connect the printer to your device using one of the available interfaces (RS232/TTL, mini USB, or other compatible interfaces).
Install any required drivers and software tools provided by Custom for your specific model.
Turn on the printer.
Send print commands from your device to the printer, ensuring that the print data is in the compatible format and size.
The printer will start printing the received data on the paper. Monitor the printing process and make sure the output is as expected.
After printing, you can detach the printed paper from the roll and use it as needed.
If you encounter any issues or require further assistance, refer to the user manual or contact Custom at info@custom.biz.

INTRODUCTION

PLUS4 allows you to print on 112mm large paper4″ . The internal adjustable guides allow you to manage also paper sizes of 80 mm and 82.5mm in width. PLUS4 features exclusive characteristics in its class: it isequipped with an internal Flash Memory that will allow you to store characters and logos up to 4MB! Available on-board are Euro, International, Portuguese, Nordic, Chinese(GB18030) and Cyrillic characters. It canprint the most common barcodes and 2D barcode, like QRCODE. The semi-transparent cover protects the paper sensor from the external light and allows you to view the paper and check for low paper. The paper compartment can be easily opened using the central green button. A module with serial and parallel interface is available as optional.

CHARACTERISTICS

Printing width: 104mm max
It prints on linerless Maxstick B paper
4MB internal flash memory for logos and fonts
Barcodes: 1D, PDF417 and QRCODE
Characters: European, International, Portuguese and Nordic, Chinese (GB18030) and Cyrillic Status LED
FEED button
ECO mode: low power consumption during printing
Metal tear-off
Interface: RS232/TTL (selectable with lever switch), mini USB
Sensors: head temperature, paper presence, door open (optional)
Conform to UL, CE, FCC, CCC
Power supply 5-8Vdc
Management of AV05 rewinder

With a unique printer’s model it is possible to print both on standard thermal paper and on “linerless” adhesive paper Maxstick B, being then able to satisfy different needs and applications.

APPLICATIONS

Healthcare: sterilization and electrocardiographs
Vacuum packaging machines
Temperature control: industrial refrigeration
Industrial automation: process control
Sales attempt
Weighing instruments, physical and electric quantity analysis instruments

AVAILABLE VERSIONS

RS232/TTL and mini USB, 5-8Vdc
Mechanical version (without electronic board)

ACCESSORIES

RS232 serial module (DB9) USB (standard) Centronics (25 pin) input 9-40Vdc

What is in the box:
Device, paper adjustment guides, fixing hooks

TECHNICAL SHEET

Printing Method Thermal
Number of dots 8 dots/mm
Columns 46 (11cpi) 59 (15cpi) 83 (20cpi)
Resolution 203 DPI
Printing (mm/sec) min 50, max 70 mm/sec
Character set European, International, Portuguese and Nordic, Chinese (GB18030) and Cyrillic
Supported Barcode 1D, PDF417 and QRCODE
Paper width 112 mm (max 114mm) with internal guides for 80 and 82.5mm formats
Paper weight 50-60 g/m²
Printing width max 104mm
Roll Dimension Max external diameter 50mm; Internal diameter 12mm
Sensors head temperature, paper end, cover open (optional)
Emulation Escape Command, PlusII compatibility
Interfaces RS232/TTL, mini USB,
Data Buffer 2 kB
Flash Memory 4 MB
Graphic Memory 1 MB internal flash memory + 4MB external flash memory; 128 KB internal RAM + 8MB external RAM
Drivers
- Windows® (32/64 bit) – only on request WHQL and silent installation;
- Linux (32/64 bit);
- Virtual COM (Linux or Windows 32/64 bit);
- Android™;
- iOS
Software Tools PrinterSet, CustomPowerTool, Status Monitor, Custom Windows API
Power supply 5-8 Vdc
MTBF 180,000 hours (electronic board)
Head life 50Km / 100 Ml pulses
Operating temperature -10 to +60
Marks UL, CE, FCC, CCC
Dimensions 149(L) X 97.8(H) x 71.7(W) mm 89.1(W) mm with module
Weight 390gr (510gr with module)