Astro-Med introduces printer for narrow-width aircraft

WEST WARWICK – Astro-Med Inc., maker of specialty printers and data-acquisition systems, last week announced the release of a narrow-width flight-deck printer for narrow-body aircraft and smaller cockpits.
The ToughWriter 640, built on Astro-Med’s hybrid processor technology, is designed enhance printer performance and reduce power consumption, the company said. The new model meets or surpasses all ARINC 740-1 40-column printer requirements, comes equipped with built-in ethernet connectivity, and features innovative graphic options for maps and alternative font sets.
“The evolution of next-generation, narrow-body aircraft is driving strong global demand for our ruggedized printers, and we are extremely proud to be able to meet that demand with advanced new products such as the ToughWriter 640,” said Thomas W. Carll, Astro-Med vice president and general manager. “We designed the ToughWriter 640 to be the most cost-effective and lightest 40-column printer in the sky.”
The ToughWriter 640 consumes less than 55 watts, prints text in standard or “side-writing” modes, and is capable of standard or high-speed ARINC 429 communications, Astro-Med said.

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