This document describes the connection and application data for the Able Systems Ap24XS and Ap24XS-40 panel mount printers. These products support the EPSON M190 and M192 mechanisms and can be configured for single or double width print modes. They also support the full 224 IBM character set and can be configured for single or double height characters.
The ABLE Ap24XS‑40 panel‑mount printer is a compact printer module that supports EPSON M190 and M192 mechanisms. It offers single or double width print modes, a full 224‑character IBM set, inverted text, dot‑line graphics, and an 8 kB data buffer that allows data to be received while printing.
The document provides detailed power‑supply requirements, serial‑interface configuration, connector pin‑outs, and programming guidelines. It also includes important warnings about power‑supply stability, EMC responsibilities, and proper handling of the printer’s paper‑feed and take‑up mechanisms.
| Power supply voltage | +5 V DC (tolerance ±10 % / ±0.5 V) |
|---|---|
| Recommended regulation | ±5 % (±0.25 V) |
| Peak current (mechanism) | 5 A |
| Controller supply current (max) | 30 mA |
| Mean current (typical) | 2 A |
| Data buffer size | 8 kB |
| Supported baud rates | 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud |
| Character set | Full 224‑character IBM set |
| Paper feed speed | ≈6 lines per second |
| Connector J1 type | 0.1" pitch square wire, Molex 2695 |
| Connector J3 type | 4‑way 0.1" pitch polarized Molex |
It requires a +5 V DC supply with a tolerance of ±10 % (±0.5 V).
The mechanism supply must be capable of delivering up to 5 A of current.