DASCOMSolutionNews Case study of DASCOM Europe GmbH Issue G/2011

Dot matrix printers for industrial scales from Schenck Process DASCOM protocol supports transportation, storage and logistics processes

Safe guaranteed The client All over the world ships, vehicles, wagons Schenck Process must be able to rely on func- and containers are often loaded with the help tions that are of extreme importance in calibrat- of cranes. The material must be recorded and able use. “The user must be certain that the weighed quickly and precisely. Schenck Process offset print was either successful or not GmbH, based in Darmstadt, is the market leader successful”, says Dr Ulrich Rauchschwalbe, in all areas of measuring and process technolo- Product Manager at Schenck Process. “For a gies and provides a wide range of solutions for while now we have relied on USB inter- weighing, feeding, screening and automation. faces in our terminals. The USB printer Schenck Process is an internationally proven has a number of advantages as it provides partner when it comes to automating trans- a response as standard – no special solu- portation processes from loading to unloading. tions are required. Technically this makes Schenck Process supports its global customers a solid impression and the price is very in the fields of distribution and logistics with good”. There are many printing applications in 2,100 employees spread over 27 locations, 16 the Schenck Process programme. Protocol print- modern manufacturing facilities and over 130 ers display erroneous protocols as well as feeding representatives. or loose bulk. Floor printers are used with crane scales – the data is communicated wirelessly to the computer. The 1125 is suitable for both of Safe protocolling tioned scales as protocol printers. This is because these applications. Simply by flicking a switch when measuring and weighing copies are often required. Moreover the inter­ it can be change from continuous paper feed ference-free DASCOM products are best pro­ to single sheet feed. The most common area Goods traffic and all its transshipment places tected against shocks. Schenck Process also would be unimaginable without precise measuring ­requires printers with USB interfaces so they can and weighing equipment from Schenck Process. easily connect printers and scales to customers’ The company develops, produces and operates IT systems. equipment including products that determine the of usage is truck scales where four copies are weight of the loads. No matter how long the jour- Reliable service and support required. For this purpose, Schenck Process uses ney – everywhere crane scales, train scales, truck the 1325 flatbed printer from DASCOM. scales and other equipment from Schenck Process In addition to product quality, DASCOM provides record weights; the data is then protocolled and impeccable service and support. The supply No worries package printed out. This is where the flexible and ex- of spare parts and the fact that DASCOM adapts tremely robust printers from DASCOM all scale models to the special requirements Schenck Process likes to offer complete scale come into play. of the USB interface and was able to create and printer packages. “Then you know that the desired interface protocol in the case of everything fits together and you also know Best product solution from DASCOM the T2240/24 are clear advantages. Value for where to go if there is a problem”, says ­Ulrich money was also a deciding factor in changing Rauchschwalbe. This is where the DASCOM DASCOM printers are being used more and more suppliers and working with DASCOM as our new ­service ­becomes an important advantage for often by Schenck Process for the above-men- partner. both Schenck Process and their customers.

SERIAL MATRIX PRINTERS THERMAL PRINTERS LINE MATRIX PRINTERS MOBILE PRINTERS SERIAL MATRIX PRINTERS LASER PRINTERS FLATBED PRINTERS The dot matrix printer 1125, T2240/24 and the flatbed printer 1325 complement the industrial scales process

Dot matrix printer 1125 Flatbed printer 1325 Dot matrix printer T2240/24 This narrow, compact dot matrix printer features With its 24 pin printing head the 1325 flatbed This mid-range form specialist printer fea- a and a as well as an printer provides high quality output and is particu- tures high print quality, speed and simple paper USB port and can therefore be connected to larly suitable for front office applications in retail ­handling. Numerous automatic features enable most systems. It is well suited to protocol ­printing outlets and doctor’s surgeries where various types unsupervised printing; a professional, universal where a limited amount of space is available. of forms need to be printed. The printer is easy to printer for simple and safe handling in daily uses ­Simply by flicking a switch the printer can be use and during single sheet feed the paper can be including barcode printing and other industrial changed from continuous paper feed to single ejected from the front or the back of the machine ­applications. sheet feed. after printing. It can also be configured to take continuous paper.

Highlights at a glance: • Affordable flatbed printer with a 24 pin printing head • Print speed up to 375 cps • Control panel on top • Parallel and USB interfaces • Extremely economical operation thanks to long-life colour ribbon

Highlights at a glance: Highlights at a glance: • Compact 24 pin dot matrix printer, minimal • 24 pin printing head/print storage space required width 80 columns • Print speed up to 375 cps • Flexible paper input via continuous paper • Automatic interface change between USB, feed or manual single sheet feed serial and parallel • 22 barcodes, OCR-A and OCR-B • Long-life colour ribbon • Particularly compact for limited space • Low maintenance costs • Print speed up to 410 cps

The products of DASCOM Europe GmbH:

Dot-matrix printers Thermal printers Mobile printers Line printers Laser printers Innovative all-rounders. Robust and compact. The work place professionals. High speed and quality. The Office specialist. The right decision if you need Suitable in several areas Compact in size, well thought The speed professionals. A complete range of laser to print quickly, cost-effec- such as production, medical out details, cost-effective basic ­Maximum output with the ­printers for personal desktop tively and in large volumes supplies or trade for a wide model with numerous upgrade ­highest quality and lowest printing or a departmental with carbon copies. variety of uses. features. costs per page - even with print station. ­carbon copies.

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