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DP8340 Impact Printers

Solutions For:

Retail

mPOS

Banking

Hospitality

40-Column, 9-pin Dot Matrix Printer
Supports Two Color Printing
Ideal Printer for Data Logging Applications
Sprocket Model Available (DP8340S)
Popular and Cost Effective

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DP8340 Printer Description

The DP8340 is a unique 114mm wide dot matrix impact printer used all around the world in multiple of applications. Its specific width allows it to print report, receipt, data or invoices depending of your needs. Its high reliability and its capability to support 12V, make it a perfect product for many mobile applications in vehicles. Its ability to print black and red has been a great benefit by bringing attention to special items on the receipt.

Specifications - DP8340

SPECIFICATIONS – DP8340
Printer Method		9-Pin Dot Matrix
Print Speed		2 Lines Per Second Bi-Directional
Printer Case Color		Putty
Models Available		Tear Bar Only

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Two Color Print Capability		Red & Black Ribbon Required
No. of Columns		40 (12 CPI) default , 48 or 60 column option
Font Size		5 x 9
Character Set		ASCII 96, International and Symbol 64, Block graphics 64, IBM Special 83 & Block graphics 50 (Available on parallel interface only), Download 10 (Available on parallel interface only)
Bar Codes		N/A
Line Spacing		1/6 inch standard
Paper Specfications DP8340FM DP8340FC DP8340SM DP8340SC DP8340RM DP8340RC Roll Diameter Thickness		Modular Serial I/F, 4.5" Roll Paper Parallel I/F, 4.5" Roll Paper Modular Serial I/F, 4.5" Sprocket Paper Parallel I/F, 4.5" Sprocket Paper Modular Serial I/F, 3.25" Roll Paper Parallel I/F, 3.25" Roll Paper Up to 80mm Mac 0.09mm
Ribbon Specifications SF-03B SF-03BR		Black (800,000 Characters) Black/Red (800,000 / 400,000 Characters)
Multiple Copy Support		Original + 1 Copy
Data Buffer		Approximately 1.5 KB
Power Supply		External; Requires PS8340 External Power Supply
Drivers Available		Windows® XP 32 Bit, Vista 32Bit, Windows 7 32Bit, Server 2008 32Bit, XP Embedded, POSReady 2009, OPOS™, StarIO SDK
Swappable Interfaces		N/A
Swappable Interfaces		N/A
Interfaces Offered		RJ45 Serial or Parallel
Peripheral Drive Circuit: Parallel Model RJ45 Serial Model		2 circuits, (24V max. 1A), 1 Compulsion input 1 internal circuit
Power		12V DC ( Max 2 amps) Requires PS8340 External Power Supply
Operating Conditions		Temperature: 5ºC to 40ºC Humidity: 10% - 80% RH (without condensation)
Storage Conditions		Temperature: -20ºC to 70ºC Humidity: 10% - 95% RH
Dimensions Weight:		202mm(W) x 200(D) x 98(H) mm 1.9 kg
Safety Standards		UL, C-UL, TüV, CE
Reliability MCBF Print Head		5 Million Lines 70 Million Characters
Included with Printer		Paper Holders, Re-Roll Prevention Guard, Ribbon Cartridge, DIP Switch Cover, User Manual
Warranty		2 Year Full Manufacturer Warranty
Options		External Power Supply (PS8340) 12V Mobile Power Supply

Features and Benefits - DP8340

HARDWARE FEATURES AND BENEFITS – DP8340
Small Foot Print		Save precious counter space
Proven Reliability		MCBF: 10 Million Lines
Multiple Width Models DP8340F DP8340R		4.5 inch wide paper 3.25 inch wide paper

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Sprocket Models Available DP8340S		Supports tractor feed-type paper 4.5 inch wide paper
Two Color Capable		Highlight important information
Small Foot Print		Save precious counter space
Multiple Copy Support		Print multiple part forms; Supports Original + 1 copies
12 VDC Power		Perfect for mobile applications

Models - DP8340

Part Number	Model	Description
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37967010	Impact 3 YR Extend-A-Star	Extends standard warranty to total of three (3) years. Valid in US / CA / MX / ROLA. See terms & conditions for details.
37967020	Impact 4 YR Extend-A-Star	Extends standard warranty to total of four (4) years. Valid in US / CA / MX / ROLA. See terms & conditions for details.
37967050	Impact 2 YR Swap-A-Star	Adds next business day replacement to standard two (2) year warranty. Valid in US & CA only. See terms & conditions for details.
37967060	Impact 3 YR Swap-A-Star	Extends standard warranty to total of three (3) years and includes next business day replacement. Valid in US & CA only. See terms & conditions for details.
80900300	SF-03BR RIBBON	DP8340 Red/Black Ribbon, 400K Black/800K Red Character Life
80980630	SF-03B BLACK RIBBON	DP8340 Black Ribbon, 800K Character Life
37967240	Impact 4 YR Extend Limited	Adds two (2) years limited warranty to standard warranty. Valid in MX / ROLA. See terms & conditions for details.

Related Products - DP8340

External Power Supply

PS8340

The PS8340 is a compact power supply that can be set beside or behind the printer or easily hidden away underneath a counter.

Mobile Power Supply

The Mobile Power Supply allows users to put the DP8340 into vehicle applications like printing law enforcement tickets, truck tickets, and more.

Extend-A-Star Extended Warranty

The Extend-A-Star Extended Warranty Program provides full bumper-to-bumper coverage available for 3 years.

Swap-A-Star Extended Warranty

The Swap-A-Star Extended Warranty Program provides next business day replacement coverage available for 3 years.

Paper and Supplies

Part Number: 37966570 - 4 1/2 inch Standard Bond Paper Roll (12 pack)

Part Number: 87993800 - 4 1/2 inch Standard Bond Paper Roll (25 pack)

Ink Ribbon Cartridge

Part Number: 80980630 - Black Ribbon 800K Character Life

Part Number: 80900300 - Red/Black, 400K Black/800K Black Character Life

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