Toshiba B-570 SERIES - Manual (Page 37)

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1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM EM10-33006A
1. OUTLINE OF THE SYSTEM
1.1 FEATURES OF THE B-570 SERIES
1) Various bar codes, characters and graphic data can be printed using both thermal transfer and
thermal direct methods.
This printer can also print writable characters and logos at designated coordinates by using a graphic
command.
2) The RS-232C and Centronics are available as standard interfaces between the printer and a PC. In
addition, a flash memory card interface for data storage and an expansion interface for connecting
external devices except PCs are provided.
3) A 16-bit CPU and a Gate Array equipped with several peripheral LSIs realizes high system
performance.
4) With the element positioned at the edge of the print head, print quality is improved because the media
passes straight through. No adjustment of media thickness or printing pressure is necessary.
A high dot density of 12 dots/mm produces a clear print and the heat history control system optimizes
applied pulse signal to the head.
5) This printer accommodates a max. format size of 138 mm wide, by 997 mm long and a max. print
speed of 203.2 mm/sec.
6) High throughput can be obtained with "on-the-fly" formatting.
7) Installation space is minimized because the media is loaded internally.
8) The metal cover and damper provide a heavy-duty enclosure.
9) A strip unit and rewinder are provided as standard equipment on this printer. And a high-speed ribbon
saving function which economizes ribbon usage is available.
10) Optional devices such as a cutter module, high speed interface board, flash memory card (1MB or
4MB) and a memory module (max. 4MB) are available.
NOTE: Every size is written in millimeter (mm) in this manual. To obtain the size in inch, divide by 25.4.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF MODEL NUMBER
B - 5 7 2 - Q P
Destination Code:
QQ : North America Bloc
QP : Europe Bloc
Printing Method: Thermal direct or Thermal transfer
(Revision Date: Feb. 10. 2000)
1.1 FEATURES OF THE B-570 SEREIS