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Specialist distributor Craft Data Ltd offer a comprehensive line up of thermal printers from simple printer mechanisms and their associated interface/driver boards to panel mount or embedded versions all of which are designed to be integrated into your unique OEM design. With portable printing applications making up a large portion of the current printer market today we also offer a superb range of compact 1”, 2”, 3” and 4” mobile printers all ready to run alongside your portable handheld device and software app. Our 30-year history in the field of thermal printing has seen us gather a wealth of knowledge and experience, we work with some of the worlds key innovators and we maintain a product range that keeps pace with the latest trends and technology developments.
The latest additions to our range are the mobile printers from our partner Rongta, currently not a well-known brand outside of their home market however their 2” and 3” models are starting to generate a lot of interest in the US and now throughout Europe due to a good design, specification and astute commercial aspects.
The clamshell design, RPP200 is the 2” print width version and the RPP300 is the 3” print width version, both models are classed as semi-rugged due to their double injection moulded case and can be supplied in either grey or high visibility orange. They offer a high standard of reliability and can withstand a drop of 1.5M onto a hard floor, further protection is offered by rubber side grips or bumpers which also aids secure handling of the printers. To further enhance the printers semi-rugged tag is their wide operating temperature of -10°C ~ 50°C making the printers ideal for a host of outdoor printing applications.
Both the RPP200 and the RPP300 are compact and lightweight, the 2” printer measures just 112x79x45mm, taking a paper roll of 58mm wide with a 40mm outer diameter and weighs just 260g, the 3” version measures 113x103x45mm and accommodates a paper roll of 80mm wide with an outer diameter of 40mm and weighs in at just 335g. The printers are capable of high resolution (203 dpi) fast printing (80mm/sec) and produce high quality text, graphics and barcode printouts. For communication flexibility, the RPP200 & RPP300 come equipped with a hard-wired USB interface plus a wireless option of either Bluetooth or Wifi or if required both Bluetooth and Wifi. ESC/POS print commands are supported and 3 different sized font options are available, 12×24, 9×24 and 24×24 giving the 2” model either 16, 32 or 42 characters per line and the 3” model 24, 48 or 64 characters per line.
A rechargeable li-ion battery pack provides continuous printing for up to 5½ hours or 195metres and can be fully re-charged again either via a USB port or the UK mains charger in 3~4 hrs, spare battery packs plus a desktop charger can also be supplied for heavy usage applications. The printer is supplied with a leather belt clip to allow the user to attach the printer to their belt plus there is also an optional belt pouch providing a little more protection for the printer against the elements. Windows and Linux drivers are available as are SKD codes for both Android and iOS operating systems.
Craft Data Limited
T: 01296 332000
Website: www.craftdata.co.uk
Product link: http://www.craftdata.co.uk/thermal-printers/rongta-rpp200-rpp300-mobile-thermal-printers