Postal 4" Thermal Printer

Model 438

The 438 Postal was created to be an inexpensive printer able to withstand the rigors of high-volume label and ticket printing operations at large or small mail presort facilities. Tailored specifically for the Intelligent Mail Tray Label and 24-digit Enhanced Distribution Label (EDL) on the USPS Atlas System, the 438 Postal offers user friendly design for easy cleaning, routine maintenance and printer service or repair.

Adjustable Paper Width

1.5”- 4.375”
(38.1
mm-111 mm)

Communication Ports

USB and Serial

Max Print Speed

Up to 8” / second (200 mm)

Print Resolution

203 DPI

High-speed processing built for heavy volume and extreme conditions.

The 438 postal thermal desktop printer is built to be economically priced, without compromising performance or longevity. The design is user-friendly for easy cleaning, routine maintenance, and printer service or repair. Microcom’s custom design offers immediate access to replaceable wear parts, such as printheads, to minimize downtime. High speed electronics allow printing at an impressive eight inches per second with precise, clear image resolution. Enhance your printing solution with additions from our long list of specialized, optional features.

Key Features

Dimensions

Accessories

  • Easy to replace wear parts
  • Rugged metal design
  • Compact footprint
  • Long life print head
  • 8” per second print speed
  • Auto loading capability
  • Microsoft WindowsÂŪ print driver for quick and easy integration
  • Microcom LDS programming language
  • USB and serial interface
  • Software controlled print contrast adjustment
  • Self-centering and locking media guides
  • 20MB Flash for storing fonts and graphics
  • 8MB RAM

Height 6.9” (175 mm)

Width 8.5” (216 mm)

Depth 4.8” (122 mm)

Weight 7.8 lbs. (3.5 kg)

 
  • Roll Holder

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

Linux CUPS Driver

  • For general Linux printing using CUPS print sub system

OPOS Driver

  • POS for .NET service object and device manager | Requires LDS2 Operation

Utilities

Device Installer

  • XPort Ethernet configuration utility

   (DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS HERE)

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

438 Postal Operators Manual

  • Download and view the operators manual for the Microcom 438P thermal printer

Media

PAPER WIDTH:
1.5”- 4.375” (38.1 mm-111 mm)
 
PAPER THICKNESS: UP TO .013" (.33 mm)
              • 4" x 6” Die-Cut Labels
              • 2" x 5.5” Event Tickets
              • 3.25" x 2” Cinema Tickets
              • Credit Card Tickets
              • 3.25" x 6” Ski Lift Tickets
              • Die-Cut Labels
              • Continuous Roll (up to 4.375” wide)
              • Fanfold Media (up to 4.375” wide)
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Recommended Uses

438 Postal Applications:

  • Mail Sortation
  • Tray Tag Printing
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