CUSTOM ENGINEERING S.P.A.
provides high resolution thermal KIOSK PRINTERS, specially designed taking in to account of the most common features requested when selecting a printer for use in a kiosk. CUSTOM can meet the needs of any customer requiring printing solutions - allowing significantly faster access to your market.
CUSTOM printers are used in the industrial sector, retail stores, gaming market and for all applications for Kiosks and ATM’s; our Customer will benefit from our extensive experience when developing a kiosk projects.
CUSTOM kiosk printers are the perfect match for public services allocation, like tickets for travel, parking, banking and cinema/theatre seats, maps, site layout in retail stores, stations, airports and places with high consumer flow.
CUSTOM ticket printers are very realiable and adaptable thanks to illuminated paper mouths, multi-position roll holders, multiple mounting choices, variety of paper possibilities up to A4 document size, high speed and resolution, USB and Ethernet interfaces and Status Monitor software, executable in many remote applications.
CUSTOM also offers multimedia solutions like MultiMediaBox and MiniPlayer able to manage up to 7 LCD monitors for the displaying of web pages and images and of videos in different formats. CUSTOM multimedia solutions are ideal in the retail market, in the large, medium and small distribution sectors for the displaying of promotional and multimedia messages and for interactive communication.
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The VK80 is a very compact ticket printer by CUSTOM and comes equipped with the latest technologies for all your heavy duty printing applications. The strong cutter can handle heavy paper up to 255 gsm.
With the VK80's embedded printing server you can browse from the Ethernet connection, which allows you to then remotely set up the printer and get the status back. Thanks to the integrated client mailing, VK80 is able to automatically send an e-mail to inform you of a possible failure. The connectors behind the chassis make the integration in the iosk environment very flexible. The Black Mark sensor and Paper Out sensor have been designed specifically for Parking and TVM applications, making the VK80 is ideal for all of your unattended kiosk applications when reliability and low maintenance specifications are required.
The Remote Status Monitor features an additional printing driver component that gives remote visibility of paper and printer status, jams, near-end of paper and end of paper status and information on the number of tickets or prints. The software can even be set to send email alerts or SMS, allowing for easier remote maintenance operations.
The VK80 is the ideal solution for Parking Tickets, TVM Tickets, Metro and Bus Tickets, Railways Tickets, Unattended Kiosk applications and for Airport Boarding Passes.
Software Features:
- Total remote management by internal Web Server
- Automatic email sending for service purpose
- Remote Logo and Font uploading
- Drivers available in the printer flash disk
- Status Monitor DLL
- Full Windows Status Monitor Driver
- Self-installing Driver for Win2000/XP/Vista
- Linux Driver (C.U.P.S.)
- JavaPOS Driver
- EthLocator SW to search printers connected to the network and then configure parameters
The VKP80II is part of the latest generation of ATM, Kiosk and Ticket Printers with a high printing speed 220 mm / second andit has a very small footprint and is ranked as the "Number One" printer World Wide. It has a multi-position paper roll holder that can be located above, behind or below the printer.
Using the standard interface (serial only) and (OPOS compatible), the VKP80II allows user application programmers access to POS printer functionality. The Remote Status Monitor features an additional printing driver component that gives remote visibility of paper and printer status, jams, near-end of paper and end of paper status and information on the number of tickets or prints.
With its ARM processor, the VKP80II ETH is twice as powerful as the standard version, offering unique performance as a kiosk and ATM printer. The great innovation is the Ethernet interface with integrated web server and IP address that assures the remote monitoring of the device, for full diagnostics of the printer conditions in real time.
Another advantage of the VKP80II ETH Ethernet interface is the ability to eliminate the PC card installed on the self-service kiosk, with savings in terms of both costs and maintenance: everything can be controlled by the central server via Ethernet! Thanks to its integrated client mailing, it automatically sends an e-mail to inform you of any problem, or let you know that you are running out of paper. The integrated server also allows for remote planning: it is possible to install applications, updates and configurations in real time, via the web!
The VKP80II is the ideal solution for ATM's & Banking Machines, Self-Service Kiosks, Gaming Machines, Parking Payment Terminals, Vending Machines, Fiscal Receipt / Invoice Kiosks and other similar applications.
Small footprint, easy paper loading
Illuminated paper bezel
Anti Jamming System
Printing method: Thermal fixed head
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm), enhanced quality head
Print speed: High Quality >100 mm/sec, Normal >180 mm/sec, High Speed >220 mm/sec
Paper width: 60 to 82.5 mm
Adjustable paper-in for different paper widths
Paper thickness: 60 to 120 g/m²
Multi-position paper roll
Paper roll diameter: 180 mm max (150 mm with paper roll on upper position)
High power motor feeder for huge paper roll (up to 300 mm Ø)
Printer can drag up to 180mm paper roll diameter on lower and back position and max 150mm on upper roll support position
Auto-balance and adjustable paper roll support
Paper pre-tensioner system for high capability paper roll
Print direction: Straight, 90°, 180°, 270°
"Ejecting" and "Retracting" ticket (speed > of 1000 mm/s)
High reliability Rotary Autocutter
Head life: 100Km / 100M pulses
Cutter life: 1,500,000 cuts
Emulation: CUSTOM/POS
Automatic Status Back
Data buffer: 16 KB
Flash memory: 384 KB
Graphics memory: 2 logos of 608 x 862 dots (for 80/82.5mm paper width)
Interface: RS232, USB, Ethernet
Drivers: Full Driver for Win2K/XP/Vista/7, Linux driver, OPOS
Sensors: paper end, black mark, ticket presence, printing unit opening and paper low on roll holder
Power supply: 24 Vdc ± 10%
Power Consumption: 2.2 A (based on 50% printing rate)
MTBF: 500,000 hours (electronic board)
Certifications: CE, RoHS Compliant, cUL
Dimensions: 120mm(L) x 121mm(H) x 140mm(W)
Weight: 1.9 Kg
Options: paper end, black mark, ticket availability, opening of printing unit and near paper end on roll support, Parallel Centronics interface, Paper roll diameter 180mm with roll support
- Model VKP80II ETH (Ethernet interface)
- Model VKP80II XF (Fiscal Printer)
Available versions:
- Serial+USB 24V
- Serial+USB+Ethernet 24V
- Fiscal with eletronic journal on MMC 24V
Software tools: Font Editor, Logo Editor, Status Monitor
Software Features:
- Total remote management by internal Web Server
- Automatic email sending for service purpose
- Status Monitor DLL
- Full Windows Status Monitor Driver
- Self-installing Driver for Win2000/XP/Vista/7 (+64bit support)
- Linux Driver
- WOSA XFS Driver
- JavaPOS Driver
- OPOS Driver
The VKP80II XF is CUSTOM's brand new fiscal printer, specifically made for self-service kiosk applications. The VKP80II XF was created by the union of two products that are leaders in their own respective market segments, the latest-generation CUSTOM receipt printers and the CUSTOM industrial kiosk printers into the VKP, to deliver to the market an incomparable product.
With its ARM processor and the internal SQL database, the printer assures top-of-the-range performance, with a print speed of 250 mm / second and unlimited graphic coupon printing. The VKP80II XF maintains all of the normal functional features of the CUSTOM receipt printers, including the electronic journal (on both MMC and SD) and also introduces USB technology for both service and data communication software. It guarantees maximum compatibility with CUSTOM and XON / XOFF communication protocols, making the print immediately usable with existing management applications, without the need for any modification to the software (Plug & Play).
VKP80II XF is supplied with service software such as the CePOS XG for remote programming, the Database Browser for targeted analysis of the data stored in the electronic journal (EFJD), and the new Keyboard Configurator for keyboard programming from the PC. All this is contained in a self-installing package called Fiscal Suite.
The VKP80II is the ideal solution for Self-Ticketing Kiosks (Fiscal) applications.
Integrated operating system and built-in Open SQL database
Processor: Samsung ARM 266 Mhz
Ram: 2 MB
Electronic Journal Multimediacard > 256Mb, and/or SD up to 2,000,000 lines (approx. 500 rolls)
Data buffer: 8 KB
Flash memory: 32 MB
Graphics memory: up to 6 MB
Fiscal Kiosk Printer (approved for the italian law for fiscal receipt issue)
Printing method: Thermal fixed head
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) enhanced quality head
Print speed: 250 mm / sec
Paper width: 80 mm
Paper roll diameter: Ø 130mm, F.25mm
Printing of graphic coupons
Internal memories and electronic fiscal journal device on standard USB Mass Storage Protocol
External alphanumeric keyboard with 35 customizable positions
External two-sided LCD display, 2x20 characters
Automatic perpetual calendar
Remotely programmable scrolling message (via USB)
100 programmable departments (with minimum and maximum limits)
Department groups for aggregate statistics
50,000 items also with bar code
300 customers in credit
30 customizable forms of payment
8 sale modifiers (discounts and increases)
10 VAT rates
VAT groups for aggregate statistics
Fiscal, financial and statistical reports
Header/footer graphic logos
Promotional and graphic coupon
Emulation: CUSTOM
Interface:
- 1 RS232 serial port
- 1 USB port
- 1 PS/2 port
Drivers: Windows, OPOS, JavaPOS
Power supply: 24 Vdc ± 10% (external power supply)
Power Consumption: 2.2 A (based on 50% printing rate)
The VKP80II ETH represents the evolution of the VKP series of Kiosk printers. With its H8SX Processor, the VKP80II ETH is twice as powerful as the standard version, offering unique performance as a kiosk and ATM printer. The embedded WebServer assures the remote monitoring of the device, for full diagnostics of the printer conditions in real time, and the integrated server also allows for remote planning, making it possible to modify printer configurations and upgrade firmware in real time, via the web!
Thanks to its integrated client mailing, the VKP80II ETH automatically sends an e-mail to inform you of any problem, or let you know that you are running out of paper. Another advantage of the VKP80II ETH Ethernet interface is the ability to eliminate the PC card installed on the self-service kiosk, with savings in terms of both costs and maintenance: everything can be controlled by the central server via Ethernet!
The VKP80II ETH is the ideal solution for ATM's & Banking Machines, Self-Service Kiosks, Gaming Machines, Parking Payment Terminals, Vending Machines, and other similar applications.
Illuminated paper bezel
Anti Jamming System
Printing method: Thermal fixed head
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm), enhanced quality head
Print speed: High Quality >100 mm/sec, Normal >180 mm/sec, High Speed >220 mm/sec
Paper width: 60 to 82.5 mm, adjustable by user
Adjustable paper-in for different paper widths
Paper thickness: 60 to 120 g/m²
Paper roll diameter: 180 mm max (150 mm with paper roll on upper position)
Print direction: Straight, 90°, 180°, 270°
"Ejecting" and "Retracting" ticket (speed > of 1000 mm/s)
High reliability Rotary Autocutter
Head life: 100Km / 100M pulses
Cutter life: 1,500,000 cuts
Emulation: CUSTOM/POS
Automatic Status Back
Data buffer: 16 KB
Flash memory: 384 KB
Interface: RS232 serial, USB, Ethernet port with integrated web server and IP address
Drivers: Full Driver for Win2K/XP/Vista/7, Linux driver
Sensors: paper end, black mark, ticket presence, printing unit opening and paper low on roll support
Power supply: 24 Vdc ± 10%
Power Consumption: 4.5 A, 100 mA standby, (based on 50% printing rate)
Software Features:
- Total remote management by internal Web Server
- Total remote control by E-mail service
- Remote Full Status Monitor
- Cripto Security protocol
- Self-installing Driver for Win2000/XP/Vista/7
- Linux Driver
- WOSA XFS Driver
The VKP112 Receipt/Ticket Printer is an ultra-compact printer using 112mm wide paper with a motorized ejector. With the motorised automatic dispenser, some sensors on the dispenser are able to hold the ticket inside during printing and to eject it at 1m / second speed, and is suitable for those systems where tickets of variable length are printed. The VKP112 is very versatile with the separate 3 position paper roll holder (above, behind or below).
The Remote Status Monitor features an additional printing driver component that gives remote visibility of paper and printer status, jams, near-end of paper and end of paper status and information on the number of tickets or prints. The software can even be set to send email alerts or SMS, allowing for easier remote maintenance operations.
The VKP112 is the ideal solution for Self-Service Ticket Drop Kiosks, Information Kiosks, Statement and Form Kiosks, Postal Automation Kiosks, ATMs & Banking Machines, and other similar applications.
Software tools: Font Editor, Logo Editor, Status Monitor
Software Features:
- Remote Status Monitor
- Self-installing Driver for Win2000/XP/Vista/7
- Linux Driver
- Scaling Driver from A4 to A6/B5
- Customizable fonts and logos: LogoMake, FontMake, UpgCePrn
Type styles: Normal, 1x to 8x height and width, negative, underscored, italic, bold
Character sets: PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC858, PC866
The TG02 is an ultra compact Thermal printer (only 9cm deep), is easy to install (4 fastening holes and ticket presentation to user incorporated), and prints with extremely high graphic quality (resolution 200dpi). The exclusive anti-paper-jam system insures that the ticket will always be promptly dispensed to the user.
TG02 printers are equipped with an innovative kind of roll holder stirrup which allows the client to load up to 73 mm of paper (external diam. max 70mm) in order to adapt the printer to the requirements of mechanical space needed from the application. The printers are equipped with a plastic mantelpiece, a special material that is fire and shock resistant and is easily afixed to the panel.
Security problems are not an issue with the use of anti-fraud paper that is compatible with the ticket outlets and open collector outputs making it impossible to duplicate the ticket. Partial and residual credits can be managed and printed on request, using a bank note and token reader. A special “Open collector“ interface available on request for the Gaming version of this printer, which then makes the printer suitable for gaming, parking, queue management applications.
The TG02 is the ideal solution for Queue Management Systems, Vending Machines, Self-service Kiosks, Video Card Games, Gaming and Gambling Machines, Parking Payment Terminals and other similar applications.
Easy installation and panel mounting
Ultra compact (only 9cm deep)
Tear off version
Printing method: Thermal fixed head
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print speed: > 50mm / sec
Paper width: 35mm to 58mm
Paper roll diameter: 70mm max
Columns: 24 (58mm) / 17 (35mm)
Anti-paper-jam system
Print direction: Straight, 180°
Type styles: Normal, 1x to 4x height and width, reverse, underscored, italic, bold
Characters set: ASCII standard, International
Software tools: Font Editor, Logo Editor
Emulation: ESC/POS
Data buffer: 128 KB
Flash memory: 384 KB
Graphics memory: 1 logo of 384 x 85 dots
Interface: RS232 serial
Drivers: Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7
Sensors: Head temperature, ticket presence, jamming
Power supply: 12V +/- 10%
Power consumption: 1.5 A (based on 50% printing rate)
Head life: 50Km / 100M pulses
MTBF: 420,000 hours (electronic board)
Dimensions: 100mm(L) x 120mm(H) x 93mm(W) (with front panel)
Software Features:
- Self-installing Driver for Win2000/XP/Vista/7
- Customizable fonts and logos: LogoMake, FontMake, UpgCePrn
Options:
- Special “Open collector“ interface available on request for the Gaming version of this printer, which then makes the printer suitable for gaming, parking, queue management applications.
- TTL interface
- fireproof plastic or metal front panel
- external roll holder support
Versions available:
- Serial RS232 12V power supply tear off 58mm
- Serial TTL 12V power supply tear off 58mm
- Serial RS232 12V power supply tear off 35mm
- Serial TTL 12V power supply tear off 35mm
The TG2460H is a professional Receipt/Ticket printer for OEM integration. It is ultra compact (only 9cm deep) and easy to install (4 fastening holes and ticket presentation to user incorporated). Thanks to the exclusive patented anti-paper-jam system, the ticket will always be promptly dispensed to the user.
The Remote Status Monitor features an additional printing driver component that gives remote visibility of paper and printer status, jams, near-end of paper and end of paper status and information on the number of tickets or prints. The software can even be set to send email alerts or SMS, allowing for easier remote maintenance operations.
TheTG2460H is the ideal solution for Self-Service Kiosks, ATMs & Banking Machines, Petrol Pump Self-Stations (Model TG2460H - 0228), Gaming Machines, Parking Pay terminals, Queue Management Systems, Vending Machines, Reverse Vending Machines, Video Card Games, and other self-service applications.
Software Features:
- Self-installing driver for Win2K/XP/Vista/7 (+64bit support)
- Linux Driver
- Remote Status Monitor
- Customizable fonts and logos: LogoMake, FontMake, UpgCePrn
Versions available:
- Serial + USB 24V power supply with autocutter
- Serial + USB 24V power supply w/o autocutter (tear off)
- Serial 12V power supply with autocutter
- USB 12V power supply with autocutter
Options:
- Version (TG2460H-0228) with patented tear off system (no autocutter) with hydrocarbons resistive chromium-plated bezel, that makes the printer suitable for petrol pump stations.
- Version (TG1260 II) with 12V power supply is available
- Special paper auto-loading system
- Ability to assemble paper roll bracket on left and right
- near paper end sensor
Illuminated paper bezel
Ultra compact (only 9cm deep)
Printing method: Thermal fixed head
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print speed: > 140mm / sec
Paper width: 60 mm
Paper roll diameter: 100 mm
Multiposition paper roll
Columns: 32 – 42 – 56
Print direction: Straight, 180°
Patented Anti Jamming System
Patented Anti Tear off System
Patented paper safe prevention
Graphic and text printing
Type styles: Normal, 1x to 4x height and width, reverse, underscored, italic, bold
The TG2460H-0228 is a Receipt printer that has a patented tear off system (no auto-cutter) with a hydrocarbon resistant chromium-plated bezel, making the TG2460H-0228 ideal for petrol pump / gas stations where the issuing of receipts is required as a direct result of client initiated electronic payments at the pump.
It is ultra compact (only 9cm deep) and easy to install (4 fastening holes and ticket presentation to user incorporated).and has an exclusive patented anti-paper-jam system, so that the ticket will always be promptly dispensed to the user.
The Remote Status Monitor features an additional printing driver component that gives remote visibility of paper and printer status, jams, near-end of paper and end of paper status and information on the number of tickets or prints. The software can even be set to send email alerts or SMS, allowing for easier remote maintenance operations.
The TG2460H-0228 is specfically configured and ideally suited for Gas / Petrol Pumping Stations.
Ultra compact (only 9cm deep)
Bezel: Hydrocarbon resistant chromium-plated
Printing method: Thermal fixed head
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print speed: > 140mm / sec
Paper width: 60 mm
Paper roll diameter: 100 mm
Ticket dispenser with patented tear off, "no auto-cutter"
Print direction: Straight, 180°
Patented Anti Jamming System
Special auto-loading paper system
Ability to assemble paper roll bracket on left or right side
Software Features:
- Self-installing driver for Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7 (+64bit support)
- Linux Driver
- Remote Status Monitor
Head life: 50Km / 100M pulses
Emulation: ESC/POS
Interface: RS232 serial, USB
Drivers: Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7, Linux
Sensors: Head temperature, paper jam, paper presence on output, notch presence
Power supply: 24V +/- 10%
Power consumption: 0.7 A (based on 12.5% printing rate)
Temperature operating range: -20°C to +70°C
Certifications: CE, RoHS Compliant, cUL
MTBF: 420,000 hours (electronic board)
Dimensions: 100mm(L) x 120mm(H) x 93mm(W)(with front panel)
The TG2480H Receipt/Ticket printer has an exclusive patented Anti-Jamming / Anti-Tear Off system so the ticket will always be promptly dispensed to the user and a multiposition paper roll.
The Remote Status Monitor features an additional printing driver component that gives remote visibility of paper and printer status, jams, near-end of paper and end of paper status and information on the number of tickets or prints. The software can even be set to send email alerts or SMS, allowing for easier remote maintenance operations.
Also available is the PTR80 ticket dispenser with patented Anti-Tear Off system that is resistant to hydrocarbons and offers the ideal solution for gas / petrol pump stations, and the issuing of receipts resulting from electronic payments. It is available with a serial interface.
The TG2480H is the ideal solution for ATMs and Banking Machines, Self-Service Kiosks, Gaming Machines, Parking Payment Terminals, Photo Kiosks, Queue Management Systems, Vending Machines, and other self-service applications.
Software Features:
- Self-install driver for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 (+64bit support)
- Linux Driver
- OPOS Driver
- Remote Status Monitor
- Customizable fonts and logos: LogoMake, FontMake, UpgCePrn
For more information on CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA, please contact:
Sara Aliani, Marketing Manager
World Headquarters
CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA
Via Berettine, 2
43010 Fontevivo, Parma (Italy)
Tel: +39 - 0521-680111
Fax: +39 - 0521-610701
Email: info@custom.biz
Website: www.custom.biz
Since Nippon Primex Inc. was established in 1979 the company has been dedicated to mini-printers (small commercial-use printers), which support the development of a ubiquitous information society, based on the philosophy that "only companies needed by society can survive."
Nippon Primex Inc. has been growing as the "Only One" solution provider by responding accurately to customers' mini-printer needs.
We will continue to meet the cutting-edge requirements of a constantly changing information-based society, and further strengthen our superiority in product lineup, development capabilities, and service quality. From the domestic market to the global market, we will expand our business and contribute to a better future for people and societies everywhere.
History
NPI is a manufacturer and distributor of micro printer products for Kiosk, Point-of-Sale (POS), ATM's and Ticketing Machines and was established in 1979 for the purpose of selling printers, electronic parts and equipment manufactured by Japan CBM Corp. and STAR Micronics Co., Ltd. Later, NPI started business with Epson Sales Japan Corp., Seiko Instruments Inc., and other well-known Japanese manufacturers and focused on selling in the market the printers, LCD modules, PCs and other electronics items supplied by these companies. In 1997, NPI contracted with Eltron International Inc. (USA) as an exclusive agency in Japan for selling the barcode printers.
In 1986, NPI also established Nichipri Industrial Inc. (NII) as the product development & manufacturing department under the know-how and technology accumulated by the long experience in the printer sales. NII, as an assembly maker, will respond to any requests by OEM customers in order to meet their specification requirements.
At Nippon Primex Inc., customer satisfaction is always our first concern in the manufacturing and sale of industrial peripherals, especially with smaller sized printers. (Nippon Primex Inc. Contacts)
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