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HS-EC80 Dual Paper Width Embedded Thermal Printer Multi-Interface Auto Cutter High-Definition Receipt & Label Printing Device

The HS-EC80 is an embedded thermal printer with high quality, stability and strong adaptability. Optimized through multiple version iterations, it supports 58mm/80mm dual paper width switching, equipped with an auto cutter and anti-jam design, tailored for POS systems, catering services, self-service terminals and other scenarios. It seamlessly supports Windows and Linux full-series systems, features rich communication interfaces including USB+RS232/TTL and parallel port (DB25M), integrates multiple intelligent sensing mechanisms such as paper out detection, black mark detection, platen position detection and print head temperature detection. Optional cover control lock and cash drawer interface (one choice) are available, supporting custom characters, LOGO download printing and various flexible printing modes. With easy operation and maintenance, it efficiently meets the receipt and label printing needs of commercial services, industrial control, self-service terminals and other scenarios.

Overview

Core Product Advantages

  1. Dual Paper Width + High-Speed Stable Printing:Supports 58mm/80mm paper width free switching (with 58mm paper width plate), adopts line thermal printing technology, 203DPI high-definition resolution. The basic HS-EC80 has a printing speed of 80mm/s, and the upgraded version (HS-EC80-2) reaches 130mm/s with 640 dots/line printing density. The print head has a wear-resistant life of 100km, and the auto cutter has a service life of over 1 million times with anti-jam design. It balances printing clarity, equipment durability and low noise operation, suitable for long-term continuous work.
  2. Full-Scenario System & Interface Compatibility:Fully compatible with Windows XP/7/8/10, Ubuntu 12.04/14.04 (32/64-bit) systems, supporting multiple communication interface combinations including USB+RS232, USB+TTL and parallel port (DB25M). The interface pin definition is clear (USB includes VUSB+5V power supply and data transmission pins; RS232 includes TX/RX communication pins). The motor rated voltage and current is 5V 0.5A, enabling flexible device docking without obstacles to meet diverse integration needs.
  3. Multiple Intelligent Protection + Easy Operation:Equipped with automatic paper feeding function, integrated with multiple intelligent mechanisms such as paper out detection (transmissive photoelectric switch), black mark detection (reflective photoelectric tube), platen position detection (light touch switch) and print head temperature detection (thermistor) to monitor printing status in real time. Optional cover control lock and cash drawer interface (one choice) are available, supporting cash drawer pulse control to improve use safety and function expandability. The cover buckle + convenient paper loading design, combined with error light and power indicator, ensures friendly human-computer interaction.
  4. Rich Printing Capability Expansion:Supports printing of Simplified Chinese (GBK font library: 24x24), Traditional Chinese, English (ASCII font library: 9X17) and 45 kinds of international characters. Compatible with various 1D barcodes such as UPC-A/EAN-8, CODE39, ITF, CODE128, CODE93 and 2D barcode QR Code, it can print graphics of different densities, raster bitmaps, downloaded bitmaps and NV bitmaps. Supports multiple printing modes including custom character/Chinese character definition, character scaling (1-8 times width/height), 90° rotation, reverse printing, underline, horizontal tab, character alignment (left/center/right), and print density adjustment (adjustable heating dots, heating time and heating interval) to meet personalized output needs.
  5. Flexible Embedded Installation:With a body size of only 124.8x125x70.5mm, installation size of 117mm*117mm and weight of 532g, it is compact and lightweight. The embedded design does not occupy excessive device space, suitable for integration with various instruments and self-service terminal equipment.
  6. Stable and Reliable Hardware Performance:Working voltage 12V±10% (current 2A), logic voltage and detection voltage are both 5±0.25V, paper feeding motor and cutter motor voltage 24±10% with stable power supply. Operating temperature range 0-50°C, operating humidity 10%-80%RH (no condensation), storage temperature -25-70°C, adapting to different environments such as commercial and industrial fields with industrial-grade stable performance.
  7. Practical Parameter Adaptability:Adapts to 80mm width paper (switchable to 58mm), paper thickness 56-100μm, maximum paper roll diameter 50mm, paper feeding resolution 0.125mm, supporting various paper types such as continuous paper, die-cut label paper and black mark paper to meet multi-scenario printing needs.
  8. OEM&ODM Customization + Quality Assurance:Direct factory supply with high cost performance and short delivery cycle; professional engineer team supports OEM&ODM customization services to adjust functions and appearance according to needs. The product has undergone multiple version iterations (V1.0-V1.6), including motherboard replacement, addition of 58mm paper width plate and command notes, with core components passing rigorous tests to ensure quality.

Application Scenarios

With its compact size, dual paper width adaptation, rich functions and high stability, the HS-EC80 dual paper width embedded thermal printer is widely used in retail cash registers (POS system receipt printing, price tag printing), catering industry (order receipt printing), self-service terminal equipment (KIOSK, queuing machine, coupon printer, vending machine), intelligent payment equipment (parking lot charging system, gas station refueling machine), entertainment equipment (game machine, voting machine), industrial control equipment (production line receipt and material label printing terminal), government/medical self-service equipment (self-service inquiry machine, report printer) and other scenarios. It is a cost-effective choice for embedded printing scenarios.

Standard Accessories

Printer host, 12V power adapter (2A), communication cable (USB+RS232/TTL), parallel port cable (DB25M), 58mm paper width plate, mounting screws, product manual (including interface pin definition and command description), driver installation package (Windows/Linux system), cleaning tools (dust-free cloth, alcohol pads); optional accessories: cash drawer connection cable, cover control lock, mounting bracket.

Tech Specs

Category Item Specification
Print Parameters Print Method Line thermal printing
  Resolution 203DPI
  Printing Width 72mm
  Printing Speed Basic version: 80mm/s; Upgraded version (HS-EC80-2): 130mm/s
  Dots/Line Basic version: 576dots; Upgraded version (HS-EC80-2): 640dots/line
  Cutter Function Auto cutter (full cut/partial cut, command control), life ≥1 million times, anti-jam design
  Print Density Adjustment Supported (adjustable heating dots, heating time, heating interval)
Paper Parameters Paper Width 80mm (switchable to 58mm with plate)
  Paper Thickness 56-100μm
  Max. Paper Roll Diameter 50mm
  Paper Type Continuous paper, die-cut label paper, black mark paper
Communication Interface Standard USB+RS232/USB+TTL, Parallel Port (DB25M)
  USB Pin Definition Pin1: VUSB(+5V), Pin2: D-, Pin3: D+, Pin4: GND
  RS232 Pin Definition Pin1: DTR(output), Pin2: TX(output), Pin3: RX(input), Pin4: GND
  Power Pin Definition Pin1: VIN(+12V 2A), Pin2: GND
Print Capabilities Supported Characters Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English and 45 kinds of international characters
  Default Font ASCII: 9X17; GBK: 24x24
  Barcode Support 1D Barcode: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, CODE39, ITF, CODE128, CODE93; 2D Barcode: QR CODE
  Graphic Support Different density graphics, raster bitmaps, downloaded bitmaps, NV bitmaps
  Print Modes Character scaling, 90° rotation, reverse printing, underline, horizontal tab, character alignment (left/center/right), custom character printing, etc.
  Supported Commands ESC/POS (receipt), CPCL, TSPL, JPL (label), including print control, character setting, barcode/QR code printing, status query, cash drawer control commands, etc.
Hardware Performance Print Head Life 100km
  Motor Parameter Rated voltage and current: 5V 0.5A
  Detection Functions Paper out detection, black mark detection, platen position detection, print head temperature detection
  Expansion Interface Optional cash drawer control interface (one choice: cash drawer/safety lock)
Power Parameters Working Voltage 12V±10% (current 2A)
  Logic Voltage 5±0.25V
  Paper Feeding Motor Voltage 24±10%
  Auto Cutter Motor Voltage 24±10%
  Detection Voltage 5±0.25V
Dimension & Weight Dimension(LWH) 124.8x125x70.5mm
  Installation Size(L*W) 117mm*117mm
  Weight 532g
System Compatibility Supported Systems Windows XP/7/8/10, Ubuntu 12.04/14.04 (32/64bit)
Environmental Parameters Operating Temperature 0-50°C (no condensation)
  Operating Humidity 10%-80%RH (no condensation)
  Storage Temperature -25-70°C (no condensation)
  Storage Humidity 5%-95%RH (no condensation)
Optional Accessories Supported Cash drawer connection cable, cover control lock, mounting bracket, 58mm paper width plate

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