Kiosk 2" Thermal Printer

238M

The new standard for kiosk printers. Configurable options include 203 or 300 dpi print resolution, rotary or guillotine cutter, high or low torque motor, presenter, status monitoring sensors, and fixed or adjustable line guides, just to name a few.

Adjustable Paper Width

1” - 2.25"
(25.4 mm - 58 mm)

Communication Ports

USB

Max Print Speed

Up to 8” / second (200 mm)

Print Resolution

203 or 300 DPI

The ideal solution for a broad range of kiosk printing needs.

The new standard for kiosk printers. The 238M features field replaceable parts (i.e. print heads and rollers) to minimize kiosk down time and maximize total cost of ownership. Its compact footprint and flexible mounting positions provides easy integration into most existing kiosk designs. The Microcom name ensures a printer that is user-friendly, long-lasting, and affordable. The 238M offers a wide array of configurations that can be tailored to suit your unique printing application. Configurable options include 203 or 300 dpi print resolution, rotary or guillotine cutter, high or low torque motor, presenter, status monitoring sensors, and fixed or adjustable line guides, just to name a few.

Key Features

Dimensions

Accessories

  • Guillotine cutter (optional industrial rotary cutter)
  • Easy to replace wear parts
  • Rugged metal design
  • Presenter (optional)
  • High torque motor for thicker stock and larger rolls (optional)
  • Small form factor
  • Auto loading capability
  • Windows print driver for quick and easy integration
  • Microcom LDS programming language
  • Paper up to .013” thick
  • 20MB Flash for storing fonts and graphics
  • 8MB RAM

Height 2.8” (71 mm)*

Width 3.95” (100 mm)

Depth 5.0” (127 mm)**

Weight 1.40 lbs. (.64 kg)***

*Height of a low torque printer. Height with high torque printer is 3.45” (87.6 mm)

**Depth of a printer without presenter. Depth with presenter is 6.9” (175 mm)

***Weight of a low torque printer without presenter

Drivers

Windows FTDI USB Driver

  • Used for USB connectivity on FTDI chip set printers by utilizing a USB to Virtual Serial Port driver

Windows Print Driver

  • For general Windows printing using Windows print sub system

Utilities

MCT

  • Terminal application for communication with Microcom products

BMP2MIC

  • Bitmap to Microcom format for graphic creation

Developers Tools

Windows Driver Sample Application

Manuals

Windows Print Driver Manual

  • Download and view the manual for the Microcom Windows driver

238M Operators Manual

  • Download and view the operators manual for the Microcom 238M thermal printer

Media

PAPER WIDTH: 1”-2.25" (25.4 mm-58 mm)
 
PAPER THICKNESS: UP TO .013" (.33 mm)

  • 2" x 5.5” Event Tickets
  • Credit Card Tickets
  • Bag Tags
  • Continuous Receipt Roll (up to 2.25” wide)
  • Die-Cut Labels
 
*Don't see what you're looking for? Contact sales at sales@microcomcorp.com or (740) 548-6262*

Recommended Uses

238M Applications:

  • Live Event Ticketing
  • Promotional Vouchers
  • Automated Parking Attendant
  • Receipt Printing
  • Admissions Processing
  • Unattended Weigh Scale Applications