HP rp5700 Point of Sale System - Manual (Page 31)

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Ordering Thermal Paper
The printer requires qualified thermal paper with the following dimensions:
Width Diameter Length
58 ± 0 .2 mm (2.28 ± 0.01 in.) 90 mm max. (3.54 in.) 98 meters (322 ft.) nominal
60 ± 0 .2 mm (2.26 ± 0.01 in.) 90 mm max. (3.54 in.) 98 meters (322 ft.) nominal
80 ± 0 .2 mm (3.15 ± 0.01 in.) 90 mm max. (3.54 in.) 98 meters (322 ft.) nominal
82.5 ± 0 .2 mm (3.25 ± 0.01 in.) 90 mm max. (3.54 in.) 98 meters (322 ft.) nominal
The above figures are based on a core diameter of 22 ± 0 .5 mm (0.87 in.) outside, 11.5 ±0 .5 mm
(0.45 in.) inside.
The paper must not be attached at the core. Use paper with a colored stripe at the end to indicate
that the paper is running low, required when the printer is positioned vertically.
Qualified Paper Grades
The following paper grades produced by their respective manufacturers are recommended. There are
a number of paper converters qualified to provide this paper, provided the POS rolls are from these
recommended grades.
NOTE: When changing paper type, you will need to set the printer to that paper type by sending the
“Set paper type” command (1D 81 m n) or by changing the paper type setting in the configuration
menu. (Refer to
Operating the Printer on page 10 to enter the configuration menu.)
To order paper rolls, contact your converter of choice.
Monochrome (Black Ink) Paper
Qualified Manufacturer Paper Grade (Density)
Appleton Papers, Inc. (USA)
825 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Appleton, WI
Voice: (800)922–1729
Fax: (800)922–1712
Optima T1030 (Light)
Optima T1012A (Standard)
Optima POS-Plus (Light)
Optima T2162(Light)
Optima Superior (Standard)
Optima Hi-Yield
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