Back catalogue – M-180 Series
Fast and Highly Durable
The M-180 series of impact dot matrix printers offers greater speed and durability than even the M-150 series. The maximum printing speed is 1.7 lines / second and an MCBF of 1 x 106 lines.
Ultra-Compact Design
Weighing less than 100grams and extremely compact, the M-180 series offers solid performance for their size.
Perfect for Compact Measuring Instruments
The M-180 series accommodates specialised needs with selectable print formats (18 to 42 columns), making this series one of the most popular for use with compact measuring instruments.
Fast Paper Feeding Function
The fast paper feed function is standard on all models in the M-180 series.
Ni-Cd Battery Operation
The M-180 can be operated on four Ni-Cd batteries.
| MINI IMPACT PRINTER | |
|---|---|
| PRODUCT NAME | M-180 Series |
| PRINTING METHOD | Shuttle impact dot matrix |
| PRINTING FORMAT | |
|---|---|
| FONT | 5 x 7 |
| COLUMN CAPACITY | M-180: 24 columns M-181: 30 columns M-182: 36 columns M-183: 42 columns M-185: 18 columns M-186: 20 columns |
| CHARACTER SIZE | M-180: 1.7(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-181: 1.4(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-182: 1.2(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-183: 1.1(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-185: 1.7(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-186: 1.7(W) mm |
| LINE SPACING | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: 3.7mm (in case of 5 x 7 font and 3 dots / line paper feed) M-186: – |
| COLUMN SPCAING | M-180: 2.0mm M-181: 1.6mm M-182: 1.3mm M-183: 1.2mm M-185/M-186: 2.0mm |
| NUMBER OF TOTAL DOTS | M-180: 144 dots / line M-181: 180 dots / line M-182: 216 dots / line M-183: 252 dots / line M-185: 108 dots / line M-186: 120 dots / line |
| PRINTING SPEED | M-180: 1.7 lines / sec M-181: 1.3 lines / sec M-182: 1.1 lines / sec M-183: 1.0 lines / sec M-185: 1.7 lines / sec M-186: Typ 83ms/dotline |
| PRINTHEAD | |
|---|---|
| TERMINAL VOLTAGE | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: 3.3 to 5.5 VDC (3.3 to 5.5 VDC by Ni-Cd battery) M-186: 5.0 to 6.0 VDC |
| PEAK CURRENT | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: Approx. 3 A / solenoid M-186: 3.5 A/ solenoid |
| MOTOR | |
|---|---|
| TERMINAL VOLTAGE | 3.8 to 5.5 VDC |
| MEAN CURRENT | Approx. 0.2 A |
| PAPER | |
|---|---|
| DIMENTIONS | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183: 57.5± 0.5 mm (W) x dia. 83mm maximum M-185: 44.4±0.5mm(W) M-186: Card Type (maximum width: 54mm) |
| TOTAL THICKNESS | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: 0.06 to 0.085 mm M-186: 0.21 to 0.25mm |
| COPY CAPACITY | Original + one copy |
| RIBBON CASSETTE | ERC-09/22 |
| AMBIENT TEMPERATURE | 0° to 50°C |
| RELIABILITY | |
|---|---|
| MCBF | M-180/M-181: 1.0 x 106 lines M-182/M-183: 0.7 x 106lines M-185/M-186: 1.0 x 106lines |
| PRINTER | M-180/M-181: 1.0 x 106 lines M-182/M-183: 0.7 x 106lines M-185/M-186: 1.0 x 106lines |
| OVERALL DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| SIZE | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: 91.0mm (W) x 46.9mm (D) x 15.8mm (H) M-186: 93.9mm (W) x 59.3mm (D) x 21.1mm (H) |
| WEIGHT | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: Approx. 95 g M-186: Approx. 140 g |
| APPROVED MEDIA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson's statements about reliability levels are estimates based on normal use of the printer using tested media only. See below PDF guides for more information regarding tested media. These reliability statements are not warranties of the media or Epson’s printers. For receipt printer warranty please visit, POS and Receipt Printer warranty pages. | |||
| Epson is the registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other names and company names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. All print samples shown herein are simulations. Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
| Usage Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Epson products are designed and manufactured to be highly reliable and last a long time when used according to their specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (e.g. power cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping), do not make modifications to the product and avoid the use of third party consumables. Consult Epson if you have any questions or concerns. |
| MINI IMPACT PRINTER | |
|---|---|
| PRODUCT NAME | M-180 Series |
| PRINTING METHOD | Shuttle impact dot matrix |
| PRINTING FORMAT | |
|---|---|
| FONT | 5 x 7 |
| COLUMN CAPACITY | M-180: 24 columns M-181: 30 columns M-182: 36 columns M-183: 42 columns M-185: 18 columns M-186: 20 columns |
| CHARACTER SIZE | M-180: 1.7(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-181: 1.4(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-182: 1.2(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-183: 1.1(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-185: 1.7(W) x 2.6(H) mm M-186: 1.7(W) mm |
| LINE SPACING | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: 3.7mm (in case of 5 x 7 font and 3 dots / line paper feed) M-186: – |
| COLUMN SPCAING | M-180: 2.0mm M-181: 1.6mm M-182: 1.3mm M-183: 1.2mm M-185/M-186: 2.0mm |
| NUMBER OF TOTAL DOTS | M-180: 144 dots / line M-181: 180 dots / line M-182: 216 dots / line M-183: 252 dots / line M-185: 108 dots / line M-186: 120 dots / line |
| PRINTING SPEED | M-180: 1.7 lines / sec M-181: 1.3 lines / sec M-182: 1.1 lines / sec M-183: 1.0 lines / sec M-185: 1.7 lines / sec M-186: Typ 83ms/dotline |
| PRINTHEAD | |
|---|---|
| TERMINAL VOLTAGE | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: 3.3 to 5.5 VDC (3.3 to 5.5 VDC by Ni-Cd battery) M-186: 5.0 to 6.0 VDC |
| PEAK CURRENT | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: Approx. 3 A / solenoid M-186: 3.5 A/ solenoid |
| MOTOR | |
|---|---|
| TERMINAL VOLTAGE | 3.8 to 5.5 VDC |
| MEAN CURRENT | Approx. 0.2 A |
| PAPER | |
|---|---|
| DIMENTIONS | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183: 57.5± 0.5 mm (W) x dia. 83mm maximum M-185: 44.4±0.5mm(W) M-186: Card Type (maximum width: 54mm) |
| TOTAL THICKNESS | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: 0.06 to 0.085 mm M-186: 0.21 to 0.25mm |
| COPY CAPACITY | Original + one copy |
| RIBBON CASSETTE | ERC-09/22 |
| AMBIENT TEMPERATURE | 0° to 50°C |
| RELIABILITY | |
|---|---|
| MCBF | M-180/M-181: 1.0 x 106 lines M-182/M-183: 0.7 x 106lines M-185/M-186: 1.0 x 106lines |
| PRINTER | M-180/M-181: 1.0 x 106 lines M-182/M-183: 0.7 x 106lines M-185/M-186: 1.0 x 106lines |
| OVERALL DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| SIZE | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: 91.0mm (W) x 46.9mm (D) x 15.8mm (H) M-186: 93.9mm (W) x 59.3mm (D) x 21.1mm (H) |
| WEIGHT | M-180/M-181/M-182/M-183/M-185: Approx. 95 g M-186: Approx. 140 g |
| APPROVED MEDIA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson's statements about reliability levels are estimates based on normal use of the printer using tested media only. See below PDF guides for more information regarding tested media. These reliability statements are not warranties of the media or Epson’s printers. For receipt printer warranty please visit, POS and Receipt Printer warranty pages. | |||
| Epson is the registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other names and company names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. All print samples shown herein are simulations. Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
| Usage Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Epson products are designed and manufactured to be highly reliable and last a long time when used according to their specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (e.g. power cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping), do not make modifications to the product and avoid the use of third party consumables. Consult Epson if you have any questions or concerns. |