Custom PLUS4 4 Inch Panel Printer Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
CUSTOM

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

electronic board)
Data Buffer| Depends on the model
Flash Memory| Depends on the model
Graphic Memory| Depends on the model
Drivers| Depends on the model
Software Tools| Depends on the model
Power Supply| Depends on the model
MTBF| Depends on the model
Head Life| Depends on the model
Operating Temperature| Depends on the model
Marks| Depends on the model
Dimensions| Depends on the model
Weight| Depends on the model

Product Usage Instructions

To use the PLUS4 printer, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure that the printer is connected to a power source compatible with its power supply requirements.
  2. If you are using adhesive paper, adjust the paper guides according to the paper width.
  3. Insert the paper roll into the printer, making sure it is properly aligned.
  4. If necessary, connect the printer to your device using one of the available interfaces (RS232/TTL, mini USB, or other compatible interfaces).
  5. Install any required drivers and software tools provided by Custom for your specific model.
  6. Turn on the printer.
  7. Send print commands from your device to the printer, ensuring that the print data is in the compatible format and size.
  8. The printer will start printing the received data on the paper. Monitor the printing process and make sure the output is as expected.
  9. 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 [email protected].

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)

MODELS

915GJ010100322
PRINTER PLUS4 USB RS232 TTL

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