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MP-230 Series Sprocket Feed

Features

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

Description

The MP230 Series are low cost impact dot matrix mechanisms available in a wide variety of configurations. These models feature black and red printing and autocutter versions.

General Specifications

Mechanism Model:		MP231SMP-24G-A	MP232SMP-24G-A
Mechanism Model:		MP235SMP-24G-A	MP236SMP-24G-A

Print method		Impact dot matrix	Impact dot matrix
Print direction		Bi-directional	Bi-directional
Number of columns		28 (7 x 9 half dot)	42 (7 x 9 half dot)
Character font		7 x 9(half dot) or 5 x 9	7 x 9(half dot) or 5 x 9
Dot spacing (mm)		0.417 (H) x 0.353 (V)	0.30 (H) x 0.353 (V)
Total number of dots		140 dot / line	210 dot / line
Line spacing		1 / 144"	1 / 144"
Print speed		Approx. 4.39 lines / sec.	Approx. 3.1 lines / sec.
Paper feed speed		Approx.3.77 inches / sec.	Approx.3.77 inches / sec.
Carriage	Type	DC motor	DC motor
motor	Supply voltage	DC24V ± 1.2V	DC24V ± 1.2V
	Start current	Max. approx. 1.5A	Max. approx. 1.5A
	Average current	Approx. 0.15A	Approx. 0.15A
Paper feed	Type	PM type stepping motor	PM type stepping motor
motor	Supply voltage	DC24V±V1.2 in operation	DC24V±V1.2 in operation
	Supply voltage	DC4.2V in idle	DC4.2V in idle
	Average current	Approx. 0.28A	Approx. 0.28A
	Holding current	Approx.0.08A	Approx.0.08A
Print head	Supply voltage	DC24V ± 1.2V	DC24V ± 1.2V
	Current	Max.1.06A/solenoid	Max.1.06A/solenoid
	Current	(for 24 VDC, 375µs)	(for 24 VDC, 375µs)
Ink	Media	Cartridge cassette	Cartridge cassette
ribbon	Life (characters)	RC200P (Purple) 3million	RC200P (Purple) 3million
	Life (characters)	RC200B (Black) 1.2million	RC200B (Black) 1.2million
Paper	Media	Fanfold paper (Sprocket model)	Roll paper (Friction model)
	Type	Ordinary and carbonless copy paper	Ordinary and carbonless copy paper
	Width	3" (76mm)	3" (76mm)
	Thickness	0.07mm to 0.10mm (Single copy)	0.07mm to 0.10mm (Single copy)
	Copies	Three ply-max. 0.2mm	Three ply-max. 0.2mm
	Copies	0.05mm to 0.08mm in thickness	0.05mm to 0.08mm in thickness
Reliability	MCBF	5 million lines	5 million lines
Reliability	Print head	70 million characters	70 million characters
Operating conditions		0°C to 50°	0°C to 50°
		10% to 80% RH	10% to 80% RH
		(w/o condensation)	(w/o condensation)
Storage conditions		-20°C to 70°C	-20°C to 70°C
		5% to 95% RH	5% to 95% RH
		(w/o condensation)	(w/o condensation)
Voltage	Mechanism	24V±5%	24V±5%
Voltage	Logic	5V±5% approx.60mA	5V±5% approx.60mA
Weight		MP231 : 0.455 kg	MP232 : 0.460 kg
Weight		MP235 : 0.480 kg	MP236 : 0.490 kg

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