Hi everyone
I am working on a project where I need to implement a simple non-professional printing service, outside.
The project will be placed in a box (ip66 or ip67 rating).
The operating temperatures given on the website are 5°C ~ 50°C.
My question is: Will the printer operate at lower temperatures (just above 0°C). If not, would the heat produces by a Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone Black be enough to keep it warm?
I could place some resistors in the box with a thermostat, but the box is quite small and I would like to keep power consumption as low as possible, so without would be better.
The last thing that I want to happen is the motor blocking, the readablility of the prints are also quite important.
Thanks
Mini Thermal Receipt Printer - Maximum operating temp
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Re: Mini Thermal Receipt Printer - Maximum operating temp
The electronics should produce enough heat inside the enclosure to keep it at least a few degrees above ambient temperatures. You are only talking a difference of 5C, so I think you be safe.
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Re: Mini Thermal Receipt Printer - Maximum operating temp
Thanks, I will do it this way.
I will place a temperature sensor inside too, just to make sure. If necessary the power can be turned off automatically.
Thanks
I will place a temperature sensor inside too, just to make sure. If necessary the power can be turned off automatically.
Thanks
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.