Fast results with our EVKs
In order to quickly interface with your main SOC or master MCU your will need to match your print head and the NL02x controller to one of our evaluation kits boards
Seiko LTP02-245 EVK ZIF
Our EVK board is designed so as to test both the LTP02-245-13 (7.2V) print head and the LTP02-245-C1 4.2V head. The type of head connected can be set in flash in the controller via ESC/POS command or using our Printerevk Test software.
Parts required to use the EVK board:
Power supply between 7.2V and 12V supporting a minimum of 6Amp of current
Serial Dongle PC: USB-to-TTL e.g. based on FTDI232 OR CP2102 *NOT RS232
Seiko LTP02-245-C1 (4.2V) Low Voltage 58mm print head
Seiko LTP02-245-13 (7.2V) 58mm print head
Seiko recommended high quality 58mm thermal paper roll
Alternative print heads:
LTP02-245-A
M23-DH-H69
JX-2R-17
TP2V MTP02
QJ02-245-13W
YAEN208
Low voltage (many of the above print heads also operate at low voltage):
M23-SX
MIKROE Printer Click
Printer Click is fully compatible with the mikroBUS™ socket and can be used on any host system supporting the mikroBUS™ standard. It comes with the mikroSDK open-source libraries, offering unparalleled flexibility for evaluation and customization.
Printer Click is a compact add-on board designed for high-performance control of thermal printer heads. This board features the NL022, a thermal printer head controller from Norden Logic optimized for managing thermal print heads with various voltage ratings and configurations, compatibility with 24-pin MOLEX connector and diverse flat cable widths.
Fujitsu EVK ZIF
This EVK board allows for evaluation of 58mm and 80mm print heads.
58mm:
Fujitsu FTP628MCL101
Fujitsu FTP628MCL103
Seiko LPTZ245B/D/...
Seiko LTP01-245
Samsung SMP685
Samsung SMP695
PRT PT486F
ALPS PTMBL1B
WinsPu TP2SX
WinsPu TP2ZX
and compatible
80mm:
Fujitsu FTP638MCL101
Fujitsu FTP638MCL103
PRT PT723F-B
and compatible
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