Gent Hand Held Printer - Thermal Type 58mm
| Part no. | PRINTER-HAND |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gent |
| Range | Compact Plus |
| Sub-range | Compact Plus Accessories |

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Volume pricing
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| Quantity | Unit price ex VAT |
|---|---|
| 1+ | £1,131.03 |
| 5+ | £1,091.44 |
| 25+ | £1,051.86 |
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At a glance
- Handheld printerHandheld unit for use with Compact Plus and Nano systems.
- Thermal printingUses thermal paper for printing.
- Serial interfaceConnects to RS232 Port 1 during Compact Plus commissioning.
- 58mm formatUses 58mm thermal paper.
- Compact Plus and Nano compatibilityCompatible with both fire alarm systems.
- Replacement paperPRINTER-H-PAPER is the matching spare thermal paper roll.
Description
The Gent PRINTER-HAND is a handheld serial thermal printer in the 58mm format for Compact Plus and Nano fire alarm systems. During Compact Plus commissioning, it connects to RS232 Port 1 on the master control board, Card 0. The port uses Printer mode and a baud rate suited to the printer; 1200 baud is a possible setting. The Compact Plus connection uses a 9-way D-type connector and download lead 77821-01NM. PRINTER-H-PAPER is the matching 58mm spare thermal paper roll. The printer and its replacement paper have separate part numbers: PRINTER-HAND for the unit and PRINTER-H-PAPER for the media.
PRINTER-HAND is a Gent handheld serial thermal printer in the 58mm format. It is compatible with Compact Plus and Nano fire alarm systems.
Read the full technical description
During Compact Plus commissioning, the printer connects to RS232 Port 1 on the master control board, Card 0. The port must be configured to Printer mode.
The baud rate must suit the printer, with 1200 baud as a possible setting. The Compact Plus connection uses a 9-way D-type connector and download lead 77821-01NM.
PRINTER-H-PAPER is the matching 58mm spare thermal paper roll for PRINTER-HAND.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Gent |
|---|---|
| Product type | Handheld serial thermal printer |
| Print technology | Thermal |
| Paper format | 58mm |
| Interface | Serial |
| Compatible systems | Compact Plus and Nano |
| Compact Plus commissioning connection | RS232 Port 1, master control board Card 0 |
| Compact Plus port configuration | Printer mode with a baud rate suited to the printer; 1200 baud is a possible setting |
| Compact Plus connection | 9-way D-type connector; download lead 77821-01NM |
| Replacement paper | PRINTER-H-PAPER thermal paper for the handheld printer |
Specifications per manufacturer documentation, subject to change. E&OE.
Documents
| Document | Type | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation manual (PRINTER-H-PAPER, PRINTER-HAND, VCS-IDOOR-PLUS, VCS-PSU-N) | Installation | 7.7 MB | Download PDF |
| Installation manual (PRINTER-HAND) | Installation | 5.7 MB | Download PDF |
Guides
Optional accessories
- PRINTER-H-PAPERSpare Paper Roll - 58mmPRINTER-H-PAPER Thermal paper for the handheld printer£25.47ex VAT£30.56 inc VATIn stock
Spares & replacement parts
- PRINTER-H-PAPERSpare Paper Roll - 58mmMatching 58mm spare thermal paper roll for PRINTER-HAND.£25.47ex VAT£30.56 inc VATIn stock
FAQs
What type of printer is PRINTER-HAND?
PRINTER-HAND is a Gent handheld serial thermal printer in the 58mm format, compatible with Compact Plus and Nano fire alarm systems. Its replacement media is PRINTER-H-PAPER, a 58mm spare thermal paper roll. During Compact Plus commissioning, the printer connects to RS232 Port 1 on the master control board, Card 0. That port uses Printer mode with a baud rate suited to the printer. A possible rate for this Compact Plus connection is 1200 baud.
Can PRINTER-HAND be used with Compact Plus and Nano?
Yes. PRINTER-HAND is compatible with both Compact Plus and Nano fire alarm systems. It is a handheld serial thermal printer using 58mm paper, with PRINTER-H-PAPER as the matching replacement roll. For Compact Plus commissioning, the connection is RS232 Port 1 on the master control board, Card 0, configured to Printer mode. The baud rate must suit the printer; 1200 baud is a possible setting. The Compact Plus connection uses a 9-way D-type connector and download lead 77821-01NM.
Where does the printer connect during Compact Plus commissioning?
The printer connects to RS232 Port 1 on the Compact Plus master control board, Card 0. This port must be configured to Printer mode with a baud rate suited to the printer; 1200 baud is a possible setting. The Compact Plus connection uses a 9-way D-type connector and download lead 77821-01NM. PRINTER-HAND is a handheld serial thermal printer in the 58mm format, and its matching replacement thermal paper roll has the part number PRINTER-H-PAPER.
What port mode and baud rate does Compact Plus use?
During Compact Plus commissioning, PRINTER-HAND uses RS232 Port 1 on the master control board, Card 0. The port must be configured to Printer mode with a baud rate suited to the printer. A rate of 1200 baud is a possible setting for this connection. The Compact Plus connection uses download lead 77821-01NM and a 9-way D-type connector. The printer uses 58mm thermal paper, with PRINTER-H-PAPER as the matching spare roll for the handheld unit.
Which paper does the handheld printer use?
PRINTER-HAND uses PRINTER-H-PAPER, a Gent 58mm spare thermal paper roll. The handheld serial thermal printer is compatible with Compact Plus and Nano fire alarm systems. The paper has its own part number, separate from the PRINTER-HAND printer. During Compact Plus commissioning, the printer connects to RS232 Port 1 on the master control board, Card 0. The port uses Printer mode with a baud rate suited to the printer; 1200 baud is a possible setting.