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ToughWriter 4

Specifications

Printing
Print Method Direct thermal
Print Speed
Text 360 lines/minute
Graphics Standard mode: 5 seconds per page typical, 8 seconds per page maximum.
High quality mode: 14 seconds per page
Print Resolution 300 x 300 dots per inch (standard mode)
300 x 600 dots per inch (high quality mode)
Page Descriptor Language PostScript Level 3
Fonts 35 PostScript fonts standard; 136 font extended set optional
Microprocessor
Processor Power PC; 400 MHz, 64-bit (750 MIPS)
Memory 256 Mb
Supported Host Operating Systems Windows 2000, XP, NT, Vista, Linux
Physical
Dimensions  
Height (Length) 9.75 inches
Width 5.75 inches
Depth 10.25 inches
Dimensions (ARINC744A) 9.75 w x 5.75" h x 10.25" d"
Weight (with paper) 12 lbs (5.44 kg)
Cooling Convection
Interface Options
ARINC 429 8 Receive, 1 Transmit
Ethernet 10/100BaseT
Dual port option available
TCP/IP
DHCP
Built-in-test reporting (BIT) via SNMP V1
Mechanical
Connector Various connector options are available
Mounting Both top/bottom and side/side Dzus mounting are available
Color A variety of front face colors are available
Paper
Paper Roll Supports both A4 and US letter sizes
(perforated and non-perforated rolls available)
Roll Length 150 feet
Electrical
Power Consumption
Idle Mode 25 watts
Print Mode 40 watts
Plot Mode 100 watts
Maximum 165 watts
Input Voltage Options 28 VDC
115 VAC, 400 Hz
115 VAC, 360-800 Hz
Lighting
Dimming Control Options 5 VDC (pulse width modulation)
28 VDC (variable)
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
5 VAC (variable)
Reliability
MTBF >12,000 hours
MTTR <30 minutes
Software Certification DO-178B Design Assurance Level D
Environmental
Temperature (storage) -55°C to 85°C
Temperature (operating) -15°C to 55°C
Other (vibration, EMI, shock, crash safety, explosion, sand & dust, fluid susceptibility, etc.) Various configurations that meet DO-160E, MIL-STD-461E and MIL-STD-810F are available

Specifications subject to change without notice
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