ToughWriter® 5

Product catalog summary

Overview: The ToughWriter® 5 is a robust and lightweight flight deck printer designed for commercial transport aircraft, including models such as the A350, A380, B777, B787, and B737NG/MAX. It offers high dispatch reliability and low operating costs, with features like Ethernet and AirPrint certification for direct connectivity to Electronic Flight Bags and tablets.

Key Features:

World's smallest and lightest ARINC 744A flight deck printer.
Wireless printing capability from devices like Electronic Flight Bags and tablets.
High Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rated at 15,000 hours.
High-resolution printing at 300 x 600 DPI for text and graphics.
Simple, one-step paper loading process.
24/7 customer service support and optional built-in Wi-Fi.

Specifications:

Lighting: Dimming control via PWM, VAC, and VDC.
Front Panel Switches: Power/Fault, Test/Abort, Slew/Paper.
Interface Options: ARINC 429, Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi, and built-in-test reporting via SNMP V1.
Connectors: Configurable with various connector options, including MIL-DTL-38999 types.
Printing: Direct thermal method with resolutions of 300 x 300 DPI (standard) and 300 x 600 DPI (high quality).
Print Speed: 160 lines/minute for text, 18-26 seconds per page for graphics.
Physical: Weighs 8.9 pounds with dimensions of 9.75” W x 5.7” H x 7.89” D.
Electrical: Input voltage of 28 VDC or 115VAC, with idle power at 15 watts and maximum power at 110 watts.
Environmental/Mechanical: Operational temperature range from -15°C to +55°C, storage temperature from -55°C to +85°C, and compliance with various DO-160E/F standards for humidity, shock, vibration, and more.

Certifications: AstroNova is AS9100 and ISO9001 certified.

Contact Information: Branch offices in Canada, United Kingdom, France, and Germany, with world headquarters in Rhode Island, USA.

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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. AS00320171221

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ToughWriter® 5

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