The logical choice for demanding, high usage kiosk applications

The ITK Series printers are designed to satisfy heavy duty printing applications. These may include the generation of coupons, maps, lists, graphics, etc. The printers operate under the Windows™ operating system utilizing a WYSIWYG driver supplied by Practical Automation. Print speed is fast — 3.1 inches per second.

Features

• Window compatible WYSIWYG driver
• Fast 3.1 inch per second print speed under Windows
• Select paper width: 3.34 inches (ITK 23) or 4.48 inches (ITK 24)
• Large paper roll holders with low paper sensors
• Reverse channel status communication
• Parallel or USB interface

Three Paper Output Delivery Options

Overcoming Difficult Challenges

Unattended kiosk environments present difficult challenges that have been overcome in the ITK 23/24 Printer System. For example, printed documents are separated by an integrated cutter and isolated from the user during the print cycle. Printer operating status is continually reported back to the host OEM system over an interface using standard printer protocols. Status information sent includes low paper, out of paper, ticket taken, and various error conditions. All of these features are incorporated into the ITK 23/24, which not only boasts a small footprint, but also has the flexibility of accommodating a large paper supply.

Two Models To Choose From

ITK Series printers are available in two models. The ITK 23 supports a maximum paper width of 3.34 inches (85 mm) and the ITK 24 supports a maximum paper width of 4.48 inches (114 mm). Paper supply options include paper roll holders that accommodate 6 and 8-inch diameter rolls with or without low paper sensors. Paper roll holders may be mounted directly on the printer mechanism or externally mounted, thereby significantly reducing the printer footprint.

Standard Loop Transport-Presenter with Cutter — This option effectively isolates the user from the document during the print and cut cycle and therefore provides maximum jam protection. It can store any reasonable size document in its loop storage chamber. The option prevents user access and disturbance of the document while printing. It also has a unique slip paper drive that protects against paper wrinkling (and jamming) if the output slot is blocked during the document delivery cycle.

Cutter with Output Protection Chamber — This option provides less jam protection than the transport-presenter, but is adequate for many applications. If, for example, someone places their hand in front of the exit slot during delivery, a controlled buckling of the paper into the jam chamber occurs. When the buckling is detected, printing is temporarily halted to prevent a paper jam. If no further buckling is detected (i.e. the blocking hand is removed), printing resumes and the document is completed and delivered. If the buckling is still detected after several unsuccessful attempts to resume, the printer will stop and report an error condition.

Cutter Only — With this option the printer system does not isolate the user from the document during the print and cut cycle. The responsibility for document isolation is passed to the kiosk designer who could provide document isolation by creating a well in the kiosk enclosure into which the documents could drop.

The PS60-14 Power Supply

Power can be provided by an optionally available compact power supply. Its single voltage operation facilitates integration into the OEM power distribution scheme. The supply can be remotely located up to six feet from the printer mechanism, further increasing system flexibility.

Printer Interface

Parallel operation utilizes a standard IEEE-1284 cable. USB operation requires a USB to IEEE-1284 adapter cable that can be plugged into the ITK parallel port. Both cables are available from Practical Automation.