For Facsimiles : A series

Thermal Printheads
CONTENTS
■ROHM has unique expertise in key fields
┈┈┈┈┈
P.332
┈┈┈┈┈┈
P.333
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
P.334
■Thermal Printheads Selection Guide
■For Facsimiles : A series
■For Mobile Printers : B series
┈┈┈┈┈
■For Gaming Equipment, ATMs : DG30, DG40, CK, C series
■For POS Terminals : DF, DG, DK series
P.334
┈
P.335
┈┈
P.336
■For Ticket or Scale Printers : DC10, DC92 series
┈
P.337
■For Distribution or Food Labels : DC70 series
┈
P.338
■For Packaging High-speed Printers : AH series
┈
P.339
ROHM has unique expertise in key fields
Leading-edge solutions based on advanced technologies: semiconductors, thick-film screen printing,
and thin-film layer formation.
Distinctive feature
ROHM New thin film
Heat response of heat element
High-speed, high quality
thin-film technology.
New
thin film
300
250
Temperature [°C]
1
Conventional
ROHM original thin-film technology
improves print density, making it possible
to maintain quality even at high speeds.
Conventional
200
150
100
50
0
0
1
1.5
Time [ms]
300mm/s
300mm/s
ROHM's new thin film provides superior image quality at high
speeds compared with competitor products.
Distinctive feature
2
ROHM's unique LSI technology
an internal driver IC
The peak temperature is higher and cooling
response quicker compared with conventional
models, providing fast, sharp printing.
Thermal history and future control IC
Thermal history control and thermal future control of heat element
No control
Thermal history control
nted
Pate
Thermal future control
M
ROHnal LSI
Inter
Custom IC technology and semiconductor
expertise uniquely qualify us to develop
application-specific driver ICs that make
our printheads well suited for today's
requirements and tomorrow's challenges.
High-speed printing is not
possible, as the dot image
expands (or "blooms")
Thermal history control
allows high-quality,
high-speed printing
Ultra-fast high-speed printing
is achieved by determining
the future thermal influence
High-quality printing at rapid speeds using ROHM's proprietary thermal history and
future control functions. These functions are integrated in the driver IC, simplifying
printhead thermal control for customers.
Distinctive feature
ROHM New thin film
50
Number of failed dots [dot]
Proprietary technology makes it possible
to engineer a protective membrane with
excellent sealing properties. This improves
anti-corrosion characteristics and enables
ROHM to offer thermal printheads featuring
higher reliability than conventional products.
Number of failed dots [dot]
3
Anti-corrosion performance is
improved - a common weakness
of conventional thin films
Conventional
40
Before
30
After
20
10
0
0
25
50
75
Time [h]
100
50
40
Before
30
After
20
10
0
0
25
50
75
100
Time [h]
In salt water spray tests conducted, competitor thermal printheads experienced damage and failure after only 24 hours. In
contrast, ROHM's new thin-film products exhibited no degradation, even after 100 hours.
*Salt water spray test
Samples were placed in a test apparatus maintained at a constant temperature and a 5% sodium chloride solution was sprayed evenly in order to
evaluate the anti-corrosion qualities.
332
www.rohm.com
Thermal Printheads Selection Guide
POS Terminals
Gaming Equipments /
ATMs
AS2002-DG31A
AS2003-DG31A
AS2004-DG31A
AS2003-DG41A
AS2004-CK10A
AS3004-CK10A
KD2008-CG50A
KD2008-CF10A
KD3008-CF10A
Facsimiles
KA2008-AF10A
AS2002-DF10A
AS2003-DF10A
AS2003-DF20A
AS2004-DF10A
AS3002-DF10A
AS3004-DF10A
AS2002-DG10A
AS2003-DG10A
AS2003-DG20A
AS2004-DG10A
AS3002-DG10A
AS3003-DG10A
AS3004-DG10A
AS2004-DK10A
AS3004-DK10A
KD2005-DF51A
KD3008-DF54A
Distribution Labels /
Food Labels
☆ AE2002-DC70A
☆ AE2004-DC70A
☆ AE3002-DC70A
☆ AE3004-DC70A
☆ KD2006-DC72A
☆ KD3006-DC72A
Facsimiles
A Series
Distribution Labels / Food Labels
DC70 Series
Gaming Equipments / ATMs
DG30, DG40,
CK, C Series
POS Terminals
DF, DG, DK Series
Mobile Printers
B Series
High-speed Printers for Packaging
Ticket / Scale Printers
AH Series
DC10, DC92 Series
High-speed Printers
for Packaging
Mobile Printers
Ticket / Scale Printers ☆ AH2002-DC70A
AR2002-BE10A
AR2002-BE20A
AR2003-BE10A
AR2003-BE20A
AR2004-BE20A
AE2002-DC10A
AE2003-DC10A
AE2004-DC10A
AE3002-DC10A
AE3003-DC10A
AE3004-DC10A
☆ AF6004-DC10A
KD2006-DC10A
KD3006-DC92A
☆ : Under development
☆ AH2004-DC10A
☆ AH2004-DC70A
☆ AH3002-DC70A
☆ AH3004-DC10A
☆ AH3004-DC70A
Printheads
www.rohm.com
333
For Facsimiles : A series
■Features
A series
ROHM's thermal printheads for A4 facsimiles employ cutting-edge
LSI mounting technology, contributing to a reduction in the size and
weight of printers. It enjoys wide use due to their high productivity,
basic structure and reliable performance.
■Applications
Facsimiles of all types, from personal to business. Also ideal for
ECGs and other medical imaging equipment due to particle-free
printing.
■Quick Reference
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
KA2008-AF10A
203
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
3.13 to 5.25 216 1728 3000
14
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
6.25 to 12.5
24
Yes
30
30
For Mobile Printers : B series
■Features
B series
Leading-edge LSI mounting technology contributes to more compact,
lightweight printers. A 2.7V circuit supply voltage makes operation
possible on a single li-ion cell. In addition, industry-leading energy
savings and original heat element construction result in high-quality,
high-speed (4ips) thermal printheads ideal for mobile printers.
■Applications
Ideal for mobile printers, with low voltage and current capacity
limitations, and EFT-POS terminals or compact label printers, where
small size and low energy consumption are important requirements.
■Quick Reference
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
8
25 to 50
5 to 8.5
No
50
100
176
14
25 to 50
5 to 8.5
No
50
100
576
176
8
25 to 50
5 to 8.5
No
50
100
72
576
176
14
25 to 50
5 to 8.5
No
50
100
2.7 to 5.25 104
832
176
14
25 to 50
5 to 8.5
No
50
100
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
Logic Voltage
(V)
AR2002-BE10A
203
2.7 to 5.25
48
384
176
AR2002-BE20A
203
2.7 to 5.25
48
384
AR2003-BE10A
203
2.7 to 5.25
72
AR2003-BE20A
203
2.7 to 5.25
AR2004-BE20A
203
●We can also develop a thermal printhead per customized specifications. Please contact a ROHM sales representative for further details.
334
www.rohm.com
For Gaming Equipment, ATMs : DG30, DG40, CK, C series
■Features
DG30, DG40 series
The DG30/40 and CK series utilize an optimized heat element
structure that enables darker printing, making even fine print crisp
and legible. In addition a high frequency clock enables support for
advanced control.
■Applications
C series
High versatility makes these products ideal for POS terminals,
ATMs, slot machines, lottery printers, and the like.
■Quick Reference
●DG30 Series
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
14
100
24
Yes
50
50
800
14
100
24
Yes
50
50
800
14
100
24
Yes
50
50
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
100
24
Yes
50
50
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
AS2002-DG31A
203
3.13 to 5.25 56
448
800
AS2003-DG31A
203
3.13 to 5.25 72
576
AS2004-DG31A
203
3.13 to 5.25 104
832
●DG40 Series
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
AS2003-DG41A
203
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
3.13 to 5.25 80
640
800
14
●CK Series
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
AS2004-CK10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 108
800
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
AS3004-CK10A
300
3.13 to 5.25 105.7 1248 1500
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
864
●C Series
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Resolutions
(dpi)
KD2008-CG50A
203
4.75 to 5.25 216 1728 800
20
50 to 150
24
Yes
50
50
KD2008-CF10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 216 1728 1000
20
50 to 100
24
Yes
50
50
KD3008-CF10A
300
3.13 to 5.25 219.5 2592 1250
20
50 to 100
24
Yes
50
100
●We can also develop a thermal printhead per customized specifications. Please contact a ROHM sales representative for further details.
www.rohm.com
335
Printheads
Part No.
For POS Terminals : DF, DG, DK series
■Features
DF series
The original heat element structure enables dark printing from the
getgo with minimal smearing at the end for optimum print quality,
even at high 300mm/s printing speeds. In addition, a hybrid ceramic/
PCB substrate is used with 3 different interfaces to flexibly meet
application needs.
■Applications
DK series
Ideal for POS and ECR printers that support high-speed printing (612ips) and compact label printers using thick labels.
■Quick Reference
●DF Series
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
650
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
640
650
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
832
650
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
300
4.75 to 5.25 54.2 640 1000
18
100 to 200
24
Yes
50
100
AS3004-DF10A
300
4.75 to 5.25 108.4 1280 1000
18
100 to 200
24
Yes
50
100
KD2005-DF51A
203
4.75 to 5.25 144 1152
800
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
KD3008-DF54A
300
4.75 to 5.25 216.8 2560 660
25
50 to 100
24
Yes
50
100
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
AS2002-DF10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 56
448
650
AS2003-DF10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 72
576
AS2003-DF20A
203
3.13 to 5.25 80
AS2004-DF10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 104
AS3002-DF10A
●DG Series
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
AS2002-DG10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 56
448
650
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
AS2003-DG10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 72
576
650
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
AS2003-DG20A
203
3.13 to 5.25 80
640
650
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
AS2004-DG10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 104
832
650
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
AS3002-DG10A
300
4.75 to 5.25 54.2 640 1250
20
100 to 200
24
Yes
50
100
AS3003-DG10A
300
4.75 to 5.25 81.3 960 1250
20
100 to 200
24
Yes
50
100
AS3004-DG10A
300
4.75 to 5.25 108.4 1280 1250
20
100 to 200
24
Yes
50
100
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
●DK Series
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
AS2004-DK10A
203
4.75 to 5.25 104
650
20
100 to 300
24
Yes
50
50
AS3004-DK10A
300
4.75 to 5.25 108.4 1280 1250
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
50
50
832
●We can also develop a thermal printhead per customized specifications. Please contact a ROHM sales representative for further details.
336
www.rohm.com
For Ticket or Scale Printers : DC10, DC92 series
■Features
DC10 series
DC92 series
ROHM's high-current thermal printheads, featuring a heat element
structure compatible with high-speed printing along with a durable
protective film, enable high-speed printing with superior energy
savings, providing superior reliability in industrial equipment. In
addition, improved printing performance using the thermal transfer
method result in optimized heat distribution characteristics. High
resolution 600dpi products are currently being developed.
■Applications
Ideal for applications used in the outdoor or requiring continuous
printing, such as ticket machines, tag/food scales, or parking ticket
machines.
■Quick Reference
●DC10, DC92 Series
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
20
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
550
20
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
896
550
20
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
300
4.75 to 5.25 54.2 640
850
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
AE3003-DC10A
300
4.75 to 5.25 81.3 960
850
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
AE3004-DC10A
300
4.75 to 5.25 108.4 1280 850
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
☆AF6004-DC10A
600
4.75 to 5.25 105.6 2496 2000
20
25 to 100
24
Yes
150
100
KD2006-DC10A
203
3.13 to 5.25 168 1344 650
20
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
KD3006-DC92A
300
4.75 to 5.25 162.6 1920 1250
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
AE2002-DC10A
203
4.75 to 5.25 56
448
550
AE2003-DC10A
203
4.75 to 5.25 80
640
AE2004-DC10A
203
4.75 to 5.25 112
AE3002-DC10A
☆：Under development
Printheads
●We can also develop a thermal printhead per customized specifications. Please contact a ROHM sales representative for further details.
www.rohm.com
337
For Distribution or Food Labels : DC70 series
■Features
DC70 series
These thermal printheads are optimized for top-class bar code
printers for the industrial equipment sector. A history control IC is
built in, making the DC72 series compatible with 12ips print speeds.
In addition, a new structure utilizing thin-film technology enables
high-speed, high-quality printing.
■Applications
Ideal for bar-code printers or label printers at factory assembly lines
or distribution centers where 24-hour operation or continuous printing
are required.
■Quick Reference
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
☆AE2002-DC70A
203
4.75 to 5.25 56
448
550
20
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
☆AE2004-DC70A
203
4.75 to 5.25 112
896
550
20
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
☆AE3002-DC70A
300
4.75 to 5.25 54.2 640
850
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
☆AE3004-DC70A
300
4.75 to 5.25 108.4 1280 850
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
☆KD2006-DC72A
203
4.75 to 5.25 168 1344 650
20
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
☆KD3006-DC72A
300
4.75 to 5.25 162.6 1920 1000
20
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
☆：Under development
●We can also develop a thermal printhead per customized specifications. Please contact a ROHM sales representative for further details.
338
www.rohm.com
For Packaging High-speed Printers : AH series
■Features
AH series
These thermal heads feature a near-edge structure based on the
high-speed, high-quality, reliable step-free SE, SF series, enabling
straight path for hard media or high speed printing.
■Applications
Ideal for packaging printers requiring high reliability.
■Quick Reference
Part No.
Resolutions
(dpi)
Logic Voltage
(V)
Print Number Resistance Platen Diameter
Width
of dot Tolerance
Max.
(mm)
(dots)
(Ω)
(mm)
Print Speed
(mm/s)
Supply
Voltage (V)
Heat
Sink
Abrasion Life
(km)
Pulse Life
[×1 million]
(pulses)
☆AH2002-DC70A
203
4.75 to 5.25 56
448
550
50
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
☆AH2004-DC10A
203
4.75 to 5.25 112
896
550
50
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
☆AH2004-DC70A
203
4.75 to 5.25 112
896
550
50
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
☆AH3002-DC70A
300
4.75 to 5.25 54.2 640
850
50
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
☆AH3004-DC10A
300
4.75 to 5.25 108.4 1280 850
50
100 to 300
24
Yes
150
100
☆AH3004-DC70A
300
4.75 to 5.25 108.4 1280 850
50
100 to 250
24
Yes
150
100
☆：Under development
Printheads
●We can also develop a thermal printhead per customized specifications. Please contact a ROHM sales representative for further details.
www.rohm.com
339
Notes
1) The information contained in this document is provided as of 1st. October, 2013.
2) The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Before you use our Products,
please contact our sales representative (as listed below) and verify the latest specifications.
3) Although ROHM is continuously working to improve product reliability and quality, semiconductors
can break down and malfunction due to various factors. Therefore, in order to prevent personal
injury or fire arising from failure, please take safety measures such as complying with the derating
characteristics, implementing redundant and fire prevention designs, and utilizing backups and
fail-safe procedures. ROHM shall have no responsibility for any damages arising out of the use
of our Products beyond the rating specified by ROHM.
4) Examples of application circuits, circuit constants and any other information contained herein are
provided only to illustrate the standard usage and operations of the Products.The peripheral
conditions must be taken into account when designing circuits for mass production.
5) The technical information specified herein is intended only to show the typical functions of and
examples of application circuits for the Products. ROHM does not grant you, explicitly or implicitly,
any license to use or exercise intellectual property or other rights held by ROHM or any other
parties. ROHM shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any dispute arising out of the use of
such technical information.
6) The Products are intended for use in general electronic equipment (i.e. AV/OA devices, communication, consumer systems, gaming/entertainment sets) as well as the applications indicated in this
document.
7) The Products specified in this document are not designed to be radiation tolerant.
8) For use of our Products in applications requiring a high degree of reliability (as exemplified below),
please contact and consult with a ROHM representative: transportation equipment (i.e. cars, ships,
trains), primary communication equipment, traffic lights, fire/crime prevention, safety equipment,
medical systems, servers, solar cells, and power transmission systems.
9) Do not use our Products in applications requiring extremely high reliability, such as aerospace
equipment, nuclear power control systems, and submarine repeaters.
10) ROHM shall have no responsibility for any damages or injury arising from non-compliance with the
recommended usage conditions and specifications contained herein.
11) ROHM has used reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this
document. However, ROHM does not warrant that such information is error-free and ROHM shall
have no responsibility for any damages arising from any inaccuracy or misprint of such information.
12) Please use the Products in accordance with any applicable environmental laws and regulations,
such as the RoHS Directive. For more details, including RoHS compatibility, please contact a
ROHM sales office as listed below. ROHM shall have no responsibility for any damages or losses
resulting non-compliance with any applicable laws or regulations.
13) When providing our Products and technologies contained in this document to other countries, you
must abide by the procedures and provisions stipulated in all applicable export laws and
regulations, including without limitation the US Export Administration Regulations and the Foreign
Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.
14) This document, in part or in whole, may not be reprinted or reproduced without prior consent of
ROHM.