LTPV Series

The LTPV Series 3“ and 4“ direct thermal printer mechanisms are ideal for portable label and ticket printing applications. For maximum design flexibility, these mechanisms are available with either the IFV101 interface board or PTV10P01 processor, both supporting Serial and Parallel interface connectivity.

Product Highlights

  • Low operating voltage for longer battery life
  • EZ-OP clamshell paper replacement
  • Platen latch function
(platen released)
Technical Specifications
ModelLTPV345LTPV445
PrintingMethodThermal line dot printing
Number of dots/line576832
Resolution203 dpi (8 dpm)
Paper width3.15 inch (80mm)4.41 inch (112mm)
Printing width2.83 inch (72mm)4.09 inch (104mm)
Max speed3.35 inch (85mm) /sec
Paper pathStraight
DetectionHead temperatureBy thermistor
Platen position detectionBy mechanical switch
Out of paper detectionBy photo interrupter
Power supply (V)Operating voltage (Vdd)4.5 to 5.5
Operating voltage (Vp)4.2 to 8.5
Peak current (A)Head3.33 (8V / 64dots)
Motor1.0
Service lifePulse activation100 million
Abrasion resistance31.1 miles (50km)*
Operating temperature (°C)32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Dimensions (WxDxH mm)3.66 x 1.36 x 1.56 inch (93 x 34.5 x 39.5 mm)**4.92 x 1.36 x 1.56 inch (125 x 34.5 x 39.5 mm)**
MassApprox. 0.21 lbs (95g)Approx. 0.25 lbs (115g)
Interface Board Specifications
ModelIFV101-01BIFV101-01BK
CPUPTV10P01
Operating voltage (V)Vp: 4.2 to 8.5, Vcc: 4.5 to 5.5
Character matrix (HxW dots)16 dot characters: 16 x 8, 16 x 16
24 dot characters: 24 x 12, 24 x 24
Character typeOptional fontYesYes
Downloaded characterYesYes
User-defined characterYesYes
Extended graphics character setYesYes
Katakana character setNoYes
JIS 1&2 level KanjiNoYes
InterfaceParallel, Serial (C-MOS)
Dimensions (WxDxH)2.76 x 2.36 x 0.42 inch (70.0 x 60.0 x 10.6 mm)
CPU Specifications
ModelPTV10P01
Package form80 pin QFP
Operating voltage (V)Vp: 4.2 to 8.5, Vcc: 4.5 to 5.5
Operating frequency (MHz)18.3 + .5%
ConfigurationC-MOS LSI
InterfaceParallel, Serial
Character typeExtended graphics character set, other characters available with CGs or external ROM
Character matrix (HxW dots)16 dot characters : 16 x 8, 16 x 16
24 dot characters: 24 x 12, 24 x 24
Dimensions (WxDxH)0.87 x 0.63 x 0.12 inch (22.0 x 16.0 x 3.1 mm)
* Use recommended thermal paper ** Excluding protrusion