Kiosk 3.5" Thermal Printer
Model 385M
The 385M is purpose-built for demanding environments such as live event ticketing, transportation, and parking kiosks, labeling, and voucher printing. With a 300 dpi resolution and print speeds up to 8 inches per second, this printer delivers exceptional clarity and consistency in every print — from barcodes and passes to tickets and tags.
Adjustable Paper Width
.75” - 3.25”
(19.1 mm - 82.6 mm)
Communication Ports
USB-C, Ethernet Connectivity (optional WIFI, Bluetooth)
Max Print Speed
Up to 8” / second (200 mm)
Print Resolution
300 DPI
High-speed processing built for heavy volume and extreme conditions. An independent solution for the self-service world.
The 385M is purpose-built for demanding environments such as live event ticketing, transportation, and parking kiosks, labeling, and voucher printing. With a 300 dpi resolution and print speeds up to 8 inches per second, this printer delivers exceptional clarity and consistency in every print — from barcodes and passes to tickets and tags.
Key Features
Dimensions
Accessories
- Optional industrial rotary cutter
- Easy to replace wear parts
- Paper up to .013” thick
- Long life print head
- Rugged metal design
- 8” per second print speed
- Auto loading capability
- Microsoft Windows® print driver for quick and easy integration
- Microcom LDS programming language
- Adjustable black line sensor configurable to sense left or right edge, bottom or top of media
- USB and serial interface
- Software controlled print contrast adjustment
- Self-centering and locking media guides
- Multiple mounting locations for flexible kiosk installation
- 20MB Flash for storing fonts and graphics
- 8MB RAM
Height 4.375” (111 mm)
Width 9.1” (231 mm)
Depth 5.56” (141 mm)
Weight 4.85lbs. (2.2 kg)
- Industrial Quality Rotary Cutter
- Media Retainer
- Low Stock Sensor
- Counter Adapter Plates
Drivers
- Used for USB connectivity on FTDI chip set printers by utilizing a USB to Virtual Serial Port driver
- For general Windows printing using Windows print sub system
- POS for .NET service object and device manager | Requires LDS2 Operation
Utilities
- XPort Ethernet configuration utility
- Terminal application for communication with Microcom products
- Bitmap to Microcom format for graphic creation
Developers Tools
Windows Driver Sample Application
- Used to demo the Microcom Windows driver programmatically | Requires Windows Print Driver
Manuals
- Download and view the manual for the Microcom Windows driver
- Download and view the operators manual for the Microcom 485M thermal printer
Media
- 4" x 6” Die-Cut Labels
- APC Postage
- Continuous Roll (up to 4.375” wide)
- Die-Cut Labels
Recommended Uses
438M Applications:
- Shipping Labels
- Unattended Weigh Scale Applications
- Visitor Management
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