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SPECIFICATIONS – SP298 |  
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Printer Method | 
9 Pin Serial Impact Dot Matrix |  
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Print
Speed | 
3.1 Lines Per Second |  
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Printer Case Color | 
Putty or Gray |  
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Model Available | 
Slip Paper Only |  
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Two Color 
Print
Capability | 
N/A |  
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No. of Columns | 
42 |  
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Print Font
 Font Size
 Character Size
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 7 x 9
 1.2 (W) x 2.42 (H) mm
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Paper SpecificationsWidth
 Length
 
 Margin Top / Bottom
 Thickness 1 Ply Paper
 Copy Capability 2 Ply
 Copy Capability 3 Ply
 Minimum 
Print
Width
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3.15 – 7.17 in (80-182 mm)
 3.15 – 10.8 in (80-257 mm)
 
 5 / 14 mm
 0.09 - 0.2 mm
 Original + 1, 0.12 - 0.25
 Original + 2, 0.12 - 0.25
 63 mm
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Ribbon Specifications
 RC200B
 RC2000D
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 Black (1,200,000 Characters)
 Indelible Black Ribbon (Laundry Applications)
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Cover Open Sensor | 
N/A |  
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Multiple Copy Support | 
Original + 2 Copies Maximum  |  
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Journal Capability | 
N/A |  
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Label Support | 
N/A |  
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Power Supply | 
External; Requires PS60A External Power Supply |  
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Drivers Available | 
Windows® XP 32 Bit, Vista 32Bit, Windows 7 32 Bit, Server 
2008 32 Bit, XP Embedded, CE, POSReady 2009, OPOS™, StarIO 
SDK |  
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Digitally Signed (WHQL) | 
N/A |  
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Swappable Interfaces | 
N/A |  
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Connectivity | 
Serial or Parallel |  
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Emulation Modes | 
Star Mode, ESC/POS™ |  
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Peripheral Drive Circuit   | 
2 Drivers |  
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Power | 
24V DC / 100-240V AC |  
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Operating Conditions  | 
Temperature: 5ºC to 40ºC Humidity: 10% - 80% RH (without condensation)
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Storage Conditions | 
Temperature: -20ºC to 60ºC Humidity: 5% - 90% RH
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DimensionsWeight
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180(W) x 190(D) x 138.5(H) mm2.1 kg
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Safety Standards | 
UL, C-UL, TüV, CB, FCC CE |  
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Reliability MCBFPrint
Head
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9 Million Lines 70 Million Characters
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Included with 
Printer | 
Ribbon Cartridge, User Manual, Ferrite Core |  
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Warranty | 
3 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty (US and Canada) |  
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Options | 
PS60A External Power Supply24V Mobile Power Supply
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HARDWARE FEATURES AND BENEFITS – SP298 |  
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Slip 
Printing | 
Prints on checks, slips, and single sheets |  
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AutoSide Loading™ | 
Positions a misaligned slip to ensure straight 
Printing |  
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High Reliability | 
MCBF: 22 Million LinesGuillotine Auto Cutter: 1 Million Cuts
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Small Foot 
Print | 
Save precious counter space |  
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Multiple Copy Support | 
Print
multiple part forms; Supports Original + 2 copies |  
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Multiple Paper Width Support | 
Prints on documents anywhere from 3.15” – 7.16” wide |  
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Top and Bottom of Form Paper Sensors | 
Automatically detects the top and bottom of documents to prevent 
manual adjustments |      
| Part 
Number | Model | Description |  
| 39309200 | SP298MD42-G | Impact, 
Friction, Serial, Putty, Ext PS (not included) |  
| 39309260 | SP298MD42-G 
GRY | Impact, 
Friction, Serial, Grey, Ext PS (not included) |  
| 39309300 | SP298MC42-G | Impact, 
Friction, Parallel, Putty, Ext PS (not included) |  
| 39309310 | SP298MC42-G 
GRY | Impact, 
Friction, Parallel, Grey, Ext PS (not included) |  |