Hardware Specifications; General Specifications - Nintendo GAME BOY Programming Manual

10. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

10.1 General Specifications

! Printing method:
! Print direction:
! Total dot count:
! Dot pitch:
! Dot dimensions:
! Paper feed pitch:
! Print width:
! Printing speed:
10.2 Dimensions and Weight
! Dimensions:
! Weight:
11. MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Cautions when Debugging
The printer comes in two types, each made a different manufacturer (Seiko Systems and Hosiden).
During final game debugging, the game should be checked with at least 1 printer of each type. The
manufacturer can be determined from the serial number on the back of the unit (Printers with PS
serial numbers are made by Seiko; those with PH serial numbers are made by Hosiden.) Many of
the Seiko printers obtained on the market are the normal Pocket Printer, while many of the printers
made by Hosiden are manufactured according to the special Pocket Printer Pikachu Yellow
specification. However, depending on the needs of the manufacturers, there is no guarantee that this
distinction will hold true in the future. If obtaining a printer proves difficult, please contact Nintendo
for a special consultation.
11.2 Sample Programs Provided by Nintendo (subroutines)
Modifying a program to suit the intended use is permitted. However, in creating the original program,
values for timing and other parameters were calculated to allow normal operation. These
parameters must therefore be carefully considered when modifying a program.
Thermal serial dot
Left to right (facing direction of paper feed)
16 x 160 (H x W/line)
0.165 mm x 0.167 mm (H x W)
0.14 mm x 0.164 mm (H x W)
2.64 mm
Approximately 6.6 mm
Approximately 1.1 lines/sec
72.2 mm x 139.5 mm x 56.0 mm (W x D x H)
Approximately 190 g (not including battery)
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Chapter 9: Pocket Printer