Tharo Apollo A8
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Looking for Apollo A8 Parts? FAST IMPECCABLE PRINT QUALITY ON WIDE LABELS!
New from the creators of EASYLABEL...
the A8 is a fast new label printer specifically designed for wide web label printing up to 9" (230mm), ideal for applications like chemical drum labels and
pallet labels! And like printers in the APOLLO SERIES, the A8 also offers versatile options, including the unique stand-alone feature that allows label printing with or without a computer attached!
The new A8 is loaded with standard features! The rugged thermal/thermal transfer label printer features 203 dpi print resolution running at 5"(125mm) per second with an 8.5" (216mm) print width. The A8 comes standard with an internal rewind, as well as a high-speed 32-bit processor with 4 MB of RAM, so the A8 is fast, with more standard RAM than most other label printers, ideal for downloading TrueType fonts or graphics, creating dramatic labels with impeccable print quality on bar codes, graphics and text. While most label printers offer 1 resident scalable font or none at all, the A8 features 3 printer-resident scalable typefaces. I-Mark sensing, and a back-lit LCD display for higher readability in dimly lit areas, are also standard.
IT WORKS WITH OR WITHOUT A COMPUTER!
The A8, like printers in the APOLLO SERIES, also features the ability to work with
or without a computer attached, giving you much more flexibility in meeting your labeling requirements. This stand-alone feature is ideal for saving workspace, environments harsh to computers and eliminates computer operator training. A8 is also great for printing labels in remote locations, thus eliminating the need for additional computers.
INTEGRATES EASILY WITH YOUR SYSTEM
A8 works great with a computer as well! In fact for system integration, it may be one of the easiest-to-interface printers available. Serial up to 115,200 baud, Centronics parallel, and RS-485 networking interfaces are all built into the A8. These interfaces, along with the fact the A8 programming language requires no control characters, allows interfacing with
virtually any system including minis, mainframes and UNIX systems.
RUGGED PERFORMANCE
The A8 gives you workhorse-like production too! Recent APOLLO units back for reconditioning exceeded 33 million inches of output! Ball-bearing drive trains and high-duty cycle performance give you impeccable print quality on standard paper labels, as well as synthetic materials.
A8 supports all the popular bar codes, including UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 128 and Interleaved 2 of 5, as well as two-dimensional symbologies like PDF417, Datamatrix with ECC200, and UPS-MaxiCode.
FEATURES
Printhead: Thin-film transfer head
Printing Speed: 5" (125mm) per second
Resolution: 203 dots per inch (8dots/mm
Bar Code Narrow Element: 5 mil minimum "X" dimension in picket fence or ladder orientations
Print Width: 8.5" (216mm) max.
Print Height: .2" (5mm) min; 47" (1200mm) max.
Media Width: 2" (51mm) min; 9" (230mm) max.
Label Sensor: "See-through" sensor; reflective sensor from below. Distance to material edge: adjustable from .12" (3mm) to 1.89" (48mm)
Processor: 32-bit, Motorola
Weight: 59.5 lbs. (27kg)
SPECIFICATIONS
Printer Type: Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer
Media Type:Roll-fed, die-cut, continuous or fan-fold labels, tags or tickets; most direct thermal or thermal transfer paper materials; synthetic materials
Media Thickness: .0024" to .01" (.06 to .25mm)
Supply Roll: 8" (200mm) maximum outside diameter; on a 3" (76mm) core Labels wound facing inwards or outwards
Thermal Transfer Ribbons: 1" (25mm) core diameter with 3" (75mm) outside diameter;
1182' (360m) to 1476' (450m); industry standard widths. Coated side facing inwards or outwards
Bar Codes:
UPC/EAN add on 2 digit | MSI |
UPC/EAN add on 5 digit | Plessey |
Code 39 | PDF417 |
Code 93 | UPC A |
Code 128 A, B, C | UPC E |
Codabar | POSTNET |
EAN 8 | FIM |
EAN 13 | EAN/UCC 128 |
EAN 128 | Datamatrix |
HIBC | MaxiCode |
Interleaved 2 of 5 | German Post |
JAN 8 | Office AG Identity |
JAN 13 | and Lead Code |
Character Fonts:
5 Bitmap fonts including OCR-A, OCR-B
3 Scalable fonts available internally loadable Speedo and TrueType typefaces
Character Set:
Windows 1250/1252, IBM Code Page 850/852, EBCDIC, ISO 8859-1, ISO 8859-8, Macintosh,
All West and East European Latin characters are supported
Character Size:
Scalable fonts - width and height .04" (.9mm) to 5.04" (128mm) infinitely variable
Bitmap fonts - width and height .04" (1mm) to .1" (3mm) variable in steps up to a factor of 10
Character Attributes:
Reverse, Bold, Italic, Underlined, Outline and Grey (depending on the font selected)
Print Direction:
Bitmap fonts and bar codes: 0, 90, 180, 270
Speedo fonts and TrueType fonts any direction of rotation, circular text, mirrored label image Scalable fonts: 360 in 1 increments
Graphic Formats Supported:
PCX, IMG, BMP, TIF, GIF and MAC files.
Graphic Objects Available:
Line, Box, Circle, Ellipse, Filled Segments, Arrow
Label Backfeed:
To ensure that each new printing job always starts at the top edge; when the label is removed in Present Mode, or after Cutting, the label stock is slightly withdrawn
Internal Rewinder:
Core diameter - 1.6" (40mm);
Roll diameter - up to 5.7" (145mm)
To rewind the label liner following printing in Present Mode.
For rewinding a partial roll of labels, a Rewind Guide Plate is provided with the printer.
Control Features:
The printer will stop printing and indicate the cause in the LCD display:
- end of ribbon
- end of labels
- printhead is unlocked
Control Panel:
4 control keys with LEDs; illuminated graphic LCD; user interface available in 8 different languages
Peripheral Port/External Connector:
15-pin Sub-D socket for optional Cutter or Present Sensor / Peel Edge
Memory:
Internal RAM 4MB
PCMCIA slot:
For PCMCIA Memory Card, 512KB, 2, 4 or 8MB cards available
Keybord Connector:
Connection for plugging an external keyboard or bar code wedge reader into the printer for stand-alone printing. (Must have the optional PCMCIA Memory Card installed.)
Real-time Clock:
For print out of date and time, displays the number of the label printing currently
Interface:
Serial: RS-232 | 8 Bit; 1,200-115,200 Baud |
RS-422 | 8 Bit; 1,200-230,400 Baud |
RS-485 | 8 Bit; 1,200-230,400 Baud |
RS-232/485 Host, | 8 Bit; 1,200-115,200 Baud |
Networking:
With RS-485, daisy-chain up to 26 printers off one RS-485 network card
Power Source:
Switchable between 115V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz
Environmental:
Operation at 50-95F (10-35C) at 30-85% humidity
Dimensions: (HxWxD)
15.8" x 15.4" x 18.2" (402 x 390 x 462mm)
Agency Listings:
Built to TUV-GS and CE safety standards;
complies with FCC Class A emissions standards
OPTIONS
EASYLABEL Software:
Stand-alone label creation software
package for IBM-PC or compatibles running Microsoft Windows. Provides
extensive, advanced label formatting functions.
PCMCIA Memory Card:
Max. 8 MB, SRAM, Flash or One Time Programmable Cards for storing downloaded formats for stand-alone printing
External Rewinder:
EasyWinder; 3" (75mm) core; Roll diameter up to 12" (305mm); Web width up to 9" (229mm); Can rewind labels inside or outside
Present Sensor / Peel Edge:
Used for on-demand label dispensing; connects to 15-pin peripheral port for control and power
Cutter:
Maximum media thickness .01" (.25mm); connects to 15-pin peripheral port for control and power
Interfaces:
Twinax/Coax Interface, for connection with Host systems
OPTIONS
Part No. | Description |
5539383 | Demand Sensor |
5539204 | Cutter |
CNSAC0014 | Standard Keyboard |
G84-4100PPU | Cherry Compact Keyboard (11"W x 5"H) |
PGIFLA004A2 | PCMCIA Memory Card 4 MB for Stand-alone Printing |
ARS485FGM/2P | RS485 Network Adapter Card |
OEM-848-003 | Serial Cable 9 Pin, 10 ft. |
OEM-848-004 | Serial Cable 25 Pin, 10 ft. |
10410 | Parallel Cable |
9008147 | Operator's Manual (Included No Charge) (English) extra manuals |
TBA | Maintenance Manual (Estimate of Availablity 3/2000) |
9008066 | Programmer's Manual (Available upon request - No Charge) extra manuals |
CABKIT | Printer Repair Tool Kit |
CT40K | Printhead Cleaning Kits |
5560275 | Replacement Printhead |
A8SC | 12 Month Service Contract |
A8HSC | 12 Month Hot Spare Contract |