Specification Sheet

KX-P2023 Quiet Dot Matrix Printer
Print Method
Printhead and Life
Print Direction
Print Speed
(characters per sec)
Letter Quality Fonts
Character Matrix (HxV)
Printing Sizes
Characters Per Line
Lines Per Inch
Character Sets
Bit Image (matrix)
Line Feed Time
Setup Disk
Tractor Feed
Paper Feed
Paper Specifications
Emulations*
Interface
Buffer
Noise Level
Environment
Reliability
Ribbon
Warranty
Dimensions & We i g h t
Power Consumption
Options
Features:
• 240 cps maximum draft print speed for high productivity
• Flat-belt push tractor simplifies loading continuous paper and
provides for greater application versatility
• 11.7" max. paper width enables landscape orientation of
8.5" x 11" paper for greater printing flexibility
• Easy-to-use setup disk provides on-screen prompts for modifying
the printer's parameters
• Windows 3.1* printer driver enables full accessibility of the
printer's features in this popular environment
• Energy Star compliancy verifies Panasonic's commitment to
helping preserve the environment
Panasonic Computer Peripheral Company
Division of Panasonic Communications & Systems Company
Unit of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Imaging Products Group
Headquarters: 2 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Product may be subject to export control regulations.
Copyright ©1997 Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Impact Serial Dot Matrix
Printhead and Life 24-pin (0.2 mm wire
diameter), 200 mil strokes; 100 mil char.
(draft, black)
Bidirectional (user selectable unidirectional)
logic seeking.
Draft LQ
Micron 240 cps 80 cps
Elite 192 cps 64 cps
Pica 160 cps 53 cps
Courier, Prestige, Bold PS, Script
Draft 9x24, LQ 30x24
5,6, 7.5, 8.5,10,12,15,17, & 20 cpi & PS
40,48, 60, 68, 80, 96, 120, 137, & 160 cpl
3, 4, 6, 7.5, 8, 12, n/60, n/180, n/360
& p ro g r a m ma b l e lpi (n/72 & n/216 in IBM mode
o n l y )
96 ASCII characters, 96 italic ASCII characters
38 International characters - 14 Language
sets & legal 158 IBM special characters)
360 x 360 dots per inch
A p p rox. 100 msec (with 1/6 inch line feeding)
3 1/2” disk controls all printer functions.
Includes a command reference program and
a Windows* version 3.1 driver.
Push
Path: Method:
Top Friction (single sheets)
Cut Sheet Feeder (optional)
Rear Push Tractor (adjustable)
Continuous: 4.0 to 10.0 inches, 16 to 24 lbs.
Single Sheet: 4.0 to 11.7 inches, 14 to 24 lbs.
Envelopes: #6 & #10 Copies: Up to original
+3 non carbon copies Thickness: Maximum
thickness less than 0.013 in.
Epson LQ-850, IBM Proprinter X24E
Centronics parallel
14K (standard), additional 32K optional
46.5 dBA (quiet mode),
43.5 dBA (super quiet mode)
Operating: 50°F to 95°F; 30 to 80% humidity
Storage: -4°F to 140°F; 10 to 90% humidity
4000 hrs MTBF @ 25% duty cycle
Black seamless ribbon; 3 Mil chr draft/rolling
ASCII (KX-P115)
Limited 2 years - parts & labor.
See your dealer for details.
17.1(W) x 12.4(D) x 5.3(H) inches; 10.6 lbs.
Standby 5.66 W; Max 150W
Automatic Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder (KX-PT12)
32K Expansion Buffer Chip (KX-P44)
KX-P2023 Specifications