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MP-200 Series

Features

Versatile graphics capability with 1 dot line
feed with stepping motor versions
12 and 24 V models available
Sprocket versions available
Paper-end sensor

Description

The MP200 Series ( MP212, MP216, MP221 and MP242 ) are low cost impact dot matrix mechanisms available in a wide variety of configurations. These models feature friction, sprocket, black and red printing and autocutter versions.

General Specifications

Mechanism model number:	MP212FP-12A	MP216FP-12A	MP242FP-24A
Mechanism model number:	MP212FP-24A	MP216FP-24A	MP242FP-24A

Control board model number:	BD200FC-12A or BD200FC-24A (12 or 24V)
Packaged printer using mechanism:	SP212(24V)	SP216(24V)	SP242
Cutter	No	No	Yes
Document presenter	No	No	No
Print method	Impact dot matrix	Impact dot matrix	Impact dot matrix
Paper feed method	Mechanical	Mechanical	Mechanical
Resolution	72 DPI	72 DPI	72 DPI
Columns	42	42	42
Friction or sprocket feed	Friction	Friction	Friction
Paper width	3” (76mm)	3” (76mm)	3” (76mm)
Print speed (lines per second)	2.5 lines/sec. (50mm)	2.5 lines/sec. (50mm)	2.5 lines/sec. (50mm)
2 color printing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Graphics capability	No	No	No
Paper out sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power supply voltage	12 or 24 volts	12 or 24 volts	24 volts
Paper copies	One + 2 Ply	One + 2 Ply	One + 2 Ply
Paper thickness (single copy)	0.003”-0.004”	0.003”-0.004”	0.003”-0.004”
Paper thickness (original + 1)	0.006”	0.006”	0.006”
Paper thickness (original + 2)	0.008”	0.008”	0.008”
Operating temperature	+0 - 50 C	+0 - 50 C	+0 - 50 C
Mechanism reliability (lines)	9 million	9 million	9 million
Print head reliability	75 million characters	75 million characters	75 million characters
Weight	1.01 lbs	1.01 lbs	1.01 lbs

Printer Mech: MP-200 Series
Printer Model	Description
Friction-feed Models:
MP-212FP-24A & MP-216FP-24A (7-pin)	Operation & Specification Manual
MP232MP-24G-A & MP236MP-24G-A (9-pin)	Operation & Specification Manual
MP242FP-24-A & MP246FP-24-A (auto-cutter - 7-pin)	Operation & Specification Manual

Sprocket-feed Models:
MP221SGP-24G-A (7-pin)	Operation & Specification Manual
MP221SP-24G-A (7-pin)	Operation & Specification Manual
MP231SMP-24G-A & MP235SMP-24G-A (9-pin)	Operation & Specification Manual
MP232SMP-24G-A & MP236SMP-24G-A	Operation & Specification Manual

Slip-printer or Platenless:
MP292-24G-A (slip-printer mech)	Operation & Specification Manual
MP292N-24G-A (no paper-feed; platenless)	Operation & Specification Manual

Controller Boards:
BD200FC-24/12 for all MP200 Series	Operation & Specification Manual