The PRINTEK FormsPro 5102 is a high-performance, heavy-duty dot matrix multiform impact printer built specifically for demanding industrial environments and complex multipart forms. It serves as a dual-tractor variant within the next-generation FP5100 series lineup.Core Hardware & Paper HandlingDual Tractors: Includes a primary tractor system plus an additional front push tractor.Multipart Capability: Prints up to 7-part forms (1 original + 6 copies) from the front.Rear Loading: Supports 1 to 3 copies from the rear up to a maximum thickness of 0.025 inches.Straight Paper Path: Employs a straight-up paper path design to stop buckling and paper jams.Dual Friction Feed: Grips paper tightly on both sides to provide cleaner paper alignment.Performance SpecificationsDraft Speeds: Reaches ultra-fast draft speeds up to 960 characters per second (CPS).Auto-Gap Feature: Measures form thickness automatically to adjust the distance of the print head.Zero Tear Mechanism: Cuts off text precisely at the perforation line to prevent wasted forms.Form Memory: Stores up to 8 distinct form profiles directly inside the hardware memory.Quiet Design: Engineered with a specialized chassis that provides a 10% reduction in operating noise.Connectivity & PowerStandard Ports: Equipped with integrated USB and 10/100 Ethernet network cards.Power Supply: Built with an auto-switching internal voltage system matching 100–250 VAC at 50/60 Hz.Energy Consumption: Draws 60–70 Watts during active cycles and lowers to 18 Watts in Power Save mode.Detailed Technical SpecificationsPerformance & SpeedFast Draft:
960 characters per second (cps) at 12 characters per inch (cpi).
Utility Draft: 800 cps at 10 cpi.
Near Letter Quality: 200 cps at 10 cpi.
Workload Rating: 50,000 pages per month.
MTBF Rating: 20,000 hours at 100% duty cycle.
Paper Handling & MediaForm Thickness: Automatically adjusts up to 0.025 inches (0.64 mm).
Multipart Forms: Prints 1 original plus up to 6 crisp carbonless copies.
Media Width: Accepts continuous forms from 3 inches to 15 inches wide.
Paper Feeding: Dual front-push tractors plus standard rear-feed capability.
Tear-Off Feature: Auto-view and zero-tear continuous form clearance.Connectivity & EmulationsStandard Interfaces: 10/100 Ethernet, USB 2.0, and Parallel ports.Optional Interfaces: RS-232 Serial interface board.
Printer Emulations: Printek, Epson FX-286e, IBM Proprinter XL24e, and LA75.Character Matrices: 9-wire or 24-wire configuration variants available.Physical & ElectricalDimensions: 11.5" Height x 26.3" Width x 17.5" Depth.Unit Weight: 51 lbs (23.1 kg).
Input Voltage: Auto-ranging 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%).
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz.Power Draw: 60W printing, 18W power-save mode.
These units are still selling for 4k on specialty websites.
The unit will ship out with USB and Power Cables.
