Bar Code Printer Module

A small, compact unit capable of attachment to all standard laser, matrix and ink jet printers, the BCM3000 transforms them into powerful bar code and labelling printers.  Normal printer operation is not affected - BCM3000 simply extends the printer's capabilities to include bar codes, scalable text, line & box drawing. With both parallel and serial interfaces in the same unit, BCM3000 connects to systems ranging from PCs to mainframes.

Because the BCM3000 drives all standard laser, matrix and ink jet printers, programs developed for one printer can be used to drive others. Upgrading for faster output or selecting the most suitable printer for an application requires little or no software revision.

Bar Codes
Standard module includes :
Code 39; Code 93; Interleaved 2-of-5; EAN/UPC; Code 128/EAN-128; Industrial 2 from 5; MSI; Plessey; Telepen; Codabar; Postnet; FIM; Royal Mail RM4SCC.
Bar codes can be printed in a variety of styles and ratios to suit the application. Options are included for automatic check digit generation and to print human readable data under the bar code. Bar codes can also be printed sideways on laser and shuttle matrix printers. Modules are available for 2-dimensional bar codes.

Large Characters
Character width and height are independently variable from 2mm-300mm on matrix printers and 1mm-150mm on laser printers. Characters can be printed normal or inverse (white on black). Additional shading options are available on matrix printers. Characters can be printed in any of four orientations.

Lines and Boxes
Lines and boxes up to 300mm wide and 300mm high with variable thickness.

Colour Printing
Black + six colours on colour printers.

Printer Command Extension
Bar codes, large characters and lines/boxes can be freely mixed with all the printer's normal output. The printer's existing command set is simply extended with the labelling command.

Interfaces to Computer
Parallel Centronics and Serial RS232. Specialist modules for Twinax and Coax are available.

Compatible Printers
Drives all printers that are compatible with the following; Epson FX, Epson LQ, IBM Proprinter and HP LaserJet. Most printers are compatible with one of these types. Specialist units for high-speed Printronix printers are also available.

Ribbon Wear Monitor
For matrix printers, a count is kept of printhead use. An alarm sounds to indicate that the ribbon needs changing. This ensures good print contrast for bar codes.

Power Requirements
Powered from printer 5v at 160mA, or mains powered 220-250vAC 50/60Hz 10vDC 300mA external transformer unit (supplied).

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