10/26/2010 KR203 Hardware Integrator Guide P1028247-001 Rev. B
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Design Overview
KR203 Kiosk Receipt Printer
The Zebra KR203 model is the best-in-class thermal kiosk printer with a good range of
features. The KR203 printer provides direct thermal printing at speeds up to 150mm/s (5.9
ips) at a 203 dpi print density. The KR203 supports a driver based printing protocol.
The KR203 printer features:
• Patented Looping Presenter - To reduce jamming and print image distortion
caused by the user attempting to withdraw the receipt before imaging is finished,
the KR203 employs an innovative "looping station". The receipt is retained inside
the print mechanism until imaging is complete, then it is presented to the user for
removal.
• Media Pull Detection - When the user grasps the receipt and applies force to
remove it, the KR203 senses the force and dispenses the receipt in a controlled
fashion to prevent tearing or jamming.
• Easy Media Loading - Automatic media loading and preparation for printing.
Optional media low sensing.
• Flexible Media Support - Supports continuous, fanfold and black line receipt
media with automatic media sensing and calibration.
• Flexible Mounting - Horizontal and vertical printer mounting covering 90° of printer
orientation.
• Bar Code Support - Will image any font, barcode and graphic supplied by the
application through the printer driver.
• Interface Support - USB v1.1 (2.0 compatible)