Ap1300 IR Infra Red Printer
The Ap1300 IR offers infra-red connectivity along with the standard RS232 serial feature and represents the latest in compact printing technology. Despite the compact, handheld size, this printer is packed with features. The robust design is further enhanced by options such as carry cases and mounting brackets.
Features at a Glance
Here are just some of the advantages our Ap1300 IR mini printer offers:

Ap1300 IR Specification
Data Input
RS-232 Serial (RJ12 connector)
Wireless Data input
IrDA
Print Method
Fixed head thermal mechanism
Print Speed
60mm/s (at 7.2V battery voltage); 50mm/s (typical)
Paper Specification
Paper Roll Width: 57.0 +/- 0.5mm. Max Roll Diameter: 36mm (length: 14.5m - 16 meters)
Accepts paper rolls with or without a core. Paper Roll A05836TPRI
Print Width
48mm
Dots Per Line (Graphics)
384
Dot Spacing
8 dots/mm (vertical & horizontal)
Sensors
Paper Out (Opto reflective) and Head Up (Mechanical)
Data Buffer
20 Kb
Width
48mm
Baud Rate
Up to 57,600 (9600 Default)
Character Set
CP1252 and CP437 supplied as standard. Range of popular Code Pages available with up to 6 resident simultaneously (See note 1 of PDF download)
Number of Columns
12, 16, 21, 24, 42, 32 (Default) (See note 1 of PDF download)
Fonts (Dots)
7x24, 10x24 (Default) (See note 1 of PDF download)
Dimensions
47x92x108mm (HxWxL)
Weight
330g (including batteries and full roll paper)
Power Supply Option
As standard the Ap1300 range is supplied with a shrink-wrapped re-chargeable battery pack (5 cell 6V NiMH), together with an adapter to allow the use of primary cells. Note that chargers and data or power cables need to be ordered separately (see below) or as part of a complete kit. Power supply options include:
- BC1300: Universal i/p trickle charger
- BC1300CLAHL: 12V/24V vehicle trickle charger
Accessories
- Ap1300BR01: Combined wall mounting bracket and belt clip
- Ap1300D9: D9 to RJ12 data cable (with jack socket for alternative charging)
- Ap1300BP01: Spare NiMH battery pack
Connectivity
Drivers available for Windows & Linux.
Reliability - MCBF
108 print pulses or 50kms. >13 million print lines (Approx. 3,500 paper rolls)
Temperature Range
0-50ᵒC
Order an Ap1300 IR Sample Kit
If you would like to try out our Ap1300 IR mini printer model we can supply a sample kit on a 'sale or return' basis.
Each kit contains:
- Printer & re-chargeable battery pack
- Universal input trickle charger
- Two paper rolls (approx. 16m in length)
- Wall bracket/belt clip
- Primary cell adapter
- RS232 data cable
- Data sheet
Simply contact us for further details.
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