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ToughWriter®4

ToughWriter®4
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ToughWriter®4

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Overview: The ToughWriter® 4 is an advanced airborne printer developed by AstroNova, designed to meet or exceed ARINC 744A requirements. It is compatible with PostScript® 3.0 and supports standard ARINC 429 and 10BaseT Ethernet ports. This printer is utilized in various aircraft models including B767, B787, and A380.
Specifications:
  • Electrical: Operates at 25 watts in idle mode, 40 watts in print mode, and up to 165 watts maximum. It supports input voltages of 28 VDC and 115 VAC at frequencies between 360-800 Hz.
  • Lighting: Offers dimming control options including 5 VDC (pulse width modulation), 28 VDC (variable), Ethernet (TCP/IP), and 5 VAC (variable).
  • Reliability: Features a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of over 10,000 hours and a Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) of less than 30 minutes. It is certified to DO-178B Design Assurance Level D and can operate in temperatures ranging from -15°C to 55°C.
  • Printing: Utilizes direct thermal print method with a speed of 360 lines/minute for text and up to 14 seconds per page in high-quality mode. It offers a resolution of 300 x 300 dpi and supports 35 standard PostScript fonts.
  • Microprocessor: Powered by a 400 MHz, 64-bit Power PC processor with 256 Mb memory, supporting various operating systems including Windows and Linux.
  • Physical: Dimensions are 9.75 inches in height, 5.75 inches in width, and 10.25 inches in depth, weighing 12 lbs with paper. It features convection cooling.
  • Interface Options: Includes ARINC 429 with 8 receive and 1 transmit channels, Ethernet 10/100BaseT with dual port option, and built-in-test reporting via SNMP V1.
  • Mechanical: Offers various connector and mounting options, supports both A4 and US letter paper sizes with a roll length of 150 feet.
Certifications: AstroNova is AS9100 and ISO9001 certified, ensuring high standards in quality and reliability.
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ToughWriter®4-1

• eets or Exceeds ARINC 744A Requirements M • High Speed, High Resolution Printing • PostScript ® 3.0 Compatible The ToughWriter ® 4 is the fourth generation airborne printer from AstroNova, providing the ideal airborne printing solution. From its high resolution and direct thermal printing process to the fast microprocessor to the upgraded PostScript® 3.0 page description language, the ToughWriter 4 is used in B767, B787, A380 flight decks and the in-flight entertainment system of many wide body aircraft. Ethernet Ports • Multiple Configuration

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?! AstroNova* Aerospace aerospace.astronovainc.com World Headquarters 600 East Greenwich Avenue West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893 U.S.A. + 1 401-828-4000 Toll-Free U.S.A.: 877-867-9783 [email protected] AstroNova is AS9100 certified and system certified to ISO9001. AstroNova and ToughWriter are trademarks of AstroNova, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Registered trademarks belong to their respective companies. AS00120171221

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