Data Sheet FCL Components Thermal Printer FTP-63GMCL483/ FTP-83GMCL483

FCL Components Thermal PrinterFTP-x3GMCL483 series
FCL Components 3” high speed thermal printer mechanism with cutter

Overview

The compact, ultra low profile design FTP-X3MCL483 series was
designed to provide maximum performance and flexibility from the same
footprint.
The series is suitable for a variety of applications, such as POS/ECR,
kiosk terminals, ticket machines, label printers, banking machines,
measuring devices, medical equipment, etc.
Features■ High-speed printing
FTP-63GMCL: Max. 350mm/s, FTP-83GMCL: Max. 200mm/s■ Optional resolutions: FTP-63GMCL: 203dpi, FTP-83GMCL: 300dpi■ Small footprint■ FCL Components platen release operation makes loading paper an easy
process for the end user
■ CutterCan perform full or partial cuts. Maximum cutter life of 2 million■ Automatic paper feed supported■ 3 black mark sensor position options (left, right and center)■ Can support multiple paper widths 58mm (paper is available with guide),
80mm, 82.5mm, and 86mm. Guide must be prepared by the customer■ FFC connection method allows for flexible cable lengths■ RoHS compliant

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FTP-63GMCL483

Data Sheet FCL Components Thermal Printer FTP-63GMCL483/ FTP-83GMCL483■Part numbers

ItemPart Numbers

Printer mechanism

FTP-63GMCL483 (203dpi, with cutter and 1 black mark sensor on left)
FTP-63GMCL483#03 (203dpi, with cutter, and 3 black mark sensors on left, right and center)
FTP-83GMCL483 (300dpi, with cutter and 1 black mark sensor on left)
FTP-83GMCL483#03 (300dpi, with cutter, and 3 black mark sensors on left, right and center)

LSI for driving

FTP-63GCU483-R

Interface board

FTP-63GDSL483-R (for FTP-63GMCL483(#03)
FTP-83GDSL483-R (for FTP-83GMCL483(#03)

Interface cable

RS232C

FTP-628Y302-R

USB

FTP-63GY311#01-R

Power supply cable■FTP-629Y603

Specifications

Item

Specifications

Part number

FTP-63GMCL483 / FTP-63GMCL483#03

Printing method

Thermal sensitive line dot method

Dot structure

640 dots/lines

960 dots/lines

Resolution

8 x 8 dots/mm (203 dpi)

11.8 x 11.8 dots/mm (300 dpi)

Effective printing area

80 mm

81.312 mm

Max. paper width*86mm +0/-1mm

Paper thickness

60-150µm

Printing speed*2

350mm/s at 24V operating voltage with 60 200mm/s at 24V operating voltage with 60
to 100μm thick paper
to 100μm thick paper

1

Operating voltage

FTP-83GMCL483 / FTP-83GMCL483#03

For print head*3

24VDC±10%, 4.5A

For motor (printer unit)

24VDC±10%, 1.5A (max.)

24VDC±10%, 3.0A

For motor (cutter unit)

24VDC±10%, 1.5A (max.) (FCL Components standard circuit)

For logic

3.3VDC ±9% or 5VDC±5%, 0.125A (max.)Dimensions(WxDxH)

Printer mechanism

123.7 x 40.0 x 61.0mm

Interface board

40 x 95 x 15 mm

WeightPrinter mechanism

Approx. 370g

Interface board

Under development

HeadPulse durability: 100 million pulse/dot
Abrasion resistance: 200km (at 25°C, 12.5% max. standard paper)

Cutter (full or partial)

2 million cuts with 60 to 100μm thick paper
1 million cuts with 101 to 150μm thick paper

Expected life

*1: There may be exceptions*2: At 24.0V operating voltage, +25°C, printing rate 25% max., back tension 1N max with FCL Components standard paper.
*3: FTP-63GMCL483: 650Ω, FTP-83GMCL483: 1,000Ω at head voltage 24V and concurrent dots 120 dots.

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Data Sheet FCL Components Thermal Printer FTP-63GMCL483/ FTP-83GMCL483

ItemSpecifications

Part number

FTP-63GMCL483 / FTP-63GMCL483#03

Environmental
conditions

Detection functions

Recommended
thermal sensitivepaper

FTP-83GMCL483 / FTP-83GMCL483#03

Operating temperature*4+5°C to +40°C (guarantee) (no condensation with FCL Components’ standard paper)

Operating humidity*

520 to 85% RH, at -20°C to +40°C

Storage temperature-20°C to +70°C (no condensation)

Storage humidity

5 to 95% RH

Head temperature

By thermistor

Motor temperature

By thermistor

Paper out/Mark detect

By photointerrupter

Platen open/close

By mechanical switch

Cutter home position

By transparent type photo sensor

Standard paper

PD150R (Oji paper)

Thick paper

PD450-145 (Oji paper)*4: -5°C to +40°C printing density assurance range*5: Humidity shall be decrease gradually to 52% RH max.(+50°C) and 12% RH min. (+60°C) in the range of +40°C to +50°C

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Data Sheet FCL Components Thermal Printer FTP-63GMCL483/ FTP-83GMCL483•

Printer mechanism
FTP-63GMCL483 / FTP-83GMCL483

Paper center

86mm (Paper width)

Platen release leverCutter
PlatenThermal head(123.7)(40.0)(61.0)

AA

Paper route
Paper guideA-A cross section

Note:

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1. Dimensions are nominal value )tolerance ±0.5mm unless otherwise specified.
2. Dimensions in ( ) is reference value.
3. Please connect a printer frame to FG of terminal at a screwpoint.
4. The mounting position of the paper sensor changed depending on the product.

Data Sheet FCL Components Thermal Printer FTP-63GMCL483/ FTP-83GMCL483■ Connector pin assignment
CN1: Motor and sensor connector
Recommended connector: IMSA-9690S-22Y902 (Iriso Electronics) or equivalent
NoSignalContent

I/O

1

SW

Platen open detection swich

OUT (IN)

2

SW

Platen open detection swich

IN (OUT)

3

MTM

Motor thermistor

OUT (IN)

4

MTM

Motor thermistor

IN (OUT)5

MT_B

Paper motor B phase

SINK SOURCE

6

MT_B

Paper motor B phase

SINK SOURCE

7

MT_/BPaper motor /B phase

SINK SOURCE

8MT_/B

Paper motor /B phase

SINK SOURCE

9MT_A

Paper motor A phase

SINK SOURCE

10MT_A

Paper motor A phase

SINK SOURCE

11MT_/A

Paper motor /A phase

SINK SOURCE

12MT_/A

Paper motor /A phase

SINK SOURCE

13

VSEN

Paper detection sensor power-

14

PHK3 *1

Paper detection sensor 3 cathode

OUT

15

PHE3 *1

Paper detection sensor 3 emitter

OUT

16

PHC3 *1

Paper detection sensor 3 collector

IN

17

PHK2 *1

Paper detection sensor 2 cathode

OUT

18

PHE2 *1

Paper detection sensor 2 emitter

OUT

19

PHC2 *1

Paper detection sensor 2 collector

IN

20

PHK1

Paper detection sensor 1 cathodeOUT

21

PHE1

Paper detection sensor 1 emitter

OUT

22

PHC1

Paper detection sensor 1 collector

IN* FTP-63/83GMCL483 equips only sensor 1, FTP-63/83GMCL483#03 equips all sensors (1,2,3)■

CN2: Motor and sensor connector
Recommended connector: IMSA-9690S-12Y902 (Iriso Electronics) or equivalentNo

SignalContent

I/O

1

CMT_B

Cutter motor B phase

SINK SOURCE

2CMT_B

Cutter motor B phase

SINK SOURCE

3CMT_/B

Cutter motor /B phase

SINK SOURCE

4CMT_/B

Cutter motor /B phase

SINK SOURCE

5CMT_A

Cutter motor A phase

SINK SOURCE

6CMT_A

Cutter motor A phase

SINK SOURCE

7CMT_/A

Cutter motor /A phase

SINK SOURCE

8CMT_/A

Cutter motor /A phase

SINK SOURCE

9N.C.

Not connectd

-10

VSEN

Home detection sensor power-

11CPHE

Home detection sensor emitter

OUT

12

CPHK

Home detection sensor cathode

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Data Sheet FCL Components Thermal Printer FTP-63GMCL483/ FTP-83GMCL483■ CN3: Thermal head connector
Recommended connector: FPC1.0B-26P Vence or equivalent
NoSignalContent

I/O

1VH

Head drive power-2VH

Head drive power-

3VH

Head drive power-

4VH

Head drive power

-

5

CLK

Head clock

IN

6/LAT

Head data latch

IN

7/STB2

Head strobe 2IN

8/STB1

Head strobe 1IN

9TM

Head thermistor

OUT

10

GND

Ground-11

GND

Ground-12

GND

Ground-13

GND

Ground-14

GND

Ground-15

GND

Ground-16

GND

Ground-17

GND

Ground-18

GNDGround-

19

VDD

Head logic power-

20/STB4

Head strobe 4IN

21/STB3

Head strobe 3IN

22DI

Head data inIN

23

VH

Head drive power

-24

VH

Head drive power

-25

VH

Head drive power

-26

VH

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