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Kiosk 4" Thermal Printer
Model 438TM
The affordable, updated 438TM kiosk thermal printer is specially engineered for reliability in unattended applications, reducing potential downtime and providing an industry leading low cost of ownership. A new and improved high-speed USB port expedites data faster without added user wait times.Â
Adjustable Paper Width
1.5â - 4.375â
(38.1 mm - 111 mm)
Communication Ports
USB and Serial
Max Print Speed
Up to 8â / second (200 mm)
Print Resolution
203 or 300 DPI
High-speed processing built for heavy volume and extreme conditions. An independent solution for the self-service world.
The affordable, updated 438TM kiosk thermal printer is specially engineered for reliability in unattended applications, reducing potential downtime and providing an industry leading low cost of ownership. A new and improved high-speed USB port expedites data faster without added user wait times. This allows kiosk owners to print more information on receipts such as incentive offers, warranty details, and loyalty program specifics. Easy printer maintenance and optimal product support make the 438TM the best value for your dollar. The simple design of the 438TM minimizes moving parts and makes field maintenance easy. Remote alerts warn of low paper stock or a potential jam to help stop problems before they start. Its flexible design allows large supply rolls to be mounted above, behind or beneath the print mechanism and our heavy duty rotary cutter cuts stock up to 13 mils thick and 4.375â wide.
Key Features
Dimensions
Accessories
- Compact footprint
- Remote alerts
- 100% duty cycle printing
- Optional industrial rotary cutter
- Paper up to .013â thick
- Long life print head
- Rugged metal design
- Easy to replace wear parts
- 8â per second print speed
- Auto loading capability
- Microsoft WindowsÂŪ 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 5.7â (148 mm)
Width 6.9â (175 mm)
Depth 5.5â (140 mm)
Weight 5.4 lbs. (2.5 kg)
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- Industrial Quality Rotary Cutter
- Cash Drawer Interface
- Cutter Mounted
- 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
- For general Linux printing using CUPS print sub system
Utilities
- XPort Ethernet configuration utility
  (DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS HERE)
- 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 438TM thermal printer
Media
- 4" x 6â Die-Cut Labels
- 2" x 5.5â Event Tickets
- 3.25" x 2â Cinema Tickets
- Credit Card Tickets
- 3.25" x 6â Ski Lift Tickets
- Die-Cut Labels
- Continuous Roll (up to 4.375â wide)
- Fanfold Media (up to 4.375â wide)
Recommended Uses
438TM Applications:
- Border Control Kiosks
- Unattended Weigh Scale Applications
- Live Event Ticketing
- Admissions Processing
- Visitor Management
- Self Check-In Kiosks
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