Model 2200 Scaler Ratemeter
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. Page C-1 March 2016
Appendix C – Scaler Printer Option
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. sells a small 40-column serial-input impact printer for use with our new
(year 2001) scaler or scaler/ratemeters. This small printer can print the results of each scaler count.
It can also be configured to print the time/date with each scaler count. LMI furnishes the printer
with a cable and an adapter to fit any IBM-compatible PC computer’s serial port, either 9-pin or 25-
pin.
Printer Specifications
Size: 10.3 cm wide x 11.4 cm deep x 5.1 cm high (4.05 x 4.5 x 2.0 in.)
Power: comes with 9 Vac wall transformer, 2.9 A peak current
Speed: 33 lines per minute
Paper Roll: standard 5.7 cm (2.25 in.) wide calculator paper
Ribbon Life: 200,000 characters
Replacement Ribbon: Epson HX-20 cartridge
Configuration
Before use, the printer must be configured. Please see the printer manual for details on changing the
printer setup. When starting from the default configuration, only one parameter must be changed –
BAUD must be changed to 2400.
Optional: To configure the printer to print out the time/date with each scaler count, choose the
CUSTOM selection in printer setup. Set the desired time/date format and set the AUTO T/D parameter
to YES. Then the time/date must be set under the SET CLOCK menu.