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Custom America VKP80III

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A compact kiosk printer for dependable ticket and receipt output in unattended applications.

The Custom America VKP80III is a fixed-head thermal kiosk printer for unattended ticketing and receipt applications. Eject-and-retract handling, automatic jam detection and retry, and service-friendly access help keep kiosks operating with less intervention.

It supports 50–82.5 mm media, speeds above 250 mm/s, and connector configurations with USB plus RS-232 or Ethernet plus USB.

Key Specifications

  • Print method: Direct thermal with fixed head.
  • Print speed: More than 250 mm/sec.
  • Paper widths: 50–82.5 mm; up to 150 mm roll diameter or 250 mm with the optional holder.
  • Resolution: 203 dpi.
  • Interfaces / connectivity: USB and RS-232 serial; Ethernet plus USB on the selected model.
  • Cutter and reliability: Cutter rated for 1 million cuts, printhead for 200 km, and electronic-board MTBF for 450,000 hours.
  • Platform support: CUSTOM/POS emulation with Windows and Linux drivers.
  • Dimensions and weight: 143.5 × 76.4 × 116 mm; 0.8 kg.
  • Warranty: 1 year

In the Box

  • VKP80III kiosk printer in the selected connector configuration

Power supply 963GE020000143 and AC power cord 976ZZ010000021 are sold separately.

Unattended Media Handling

Eject-and-retract operation can pull back an uncollected ticket, while automatic jam detection and retry support continuous kiosk service.

Installation Flexibility

Available configurations cover Ethernet plus USB or USB plus RS-232, with side, rear, or back connector layouts. Six mounting positions and an optional outdoor shutter support varied kiosk builds.

Printing Method
Thermal with fixed head
Number of dots
8 dots/mm
Resolution
203 DPI / enhanced printing quality
Printing (mm/sec)
High speed > 250 mm/sec
Character set
PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC858
Printing Format
Normal, height and width from 1x to 8x, reverse, underlined, italic, bold
Printing Direction
Straight, 90°, 180°, 270°
Paper width
from 50 to 82.5 mm
Paper weight
from 55 to 110 g/m²
Roll Dimension
max 150mm (Up to 250mm with optional roll holder)
Emulation
CUSTOM/POS
Interfaces
RS232 + USB
Data Buffer
16 KB text / 1MB graphics
Flash Memory
5 MB (of which 1MB available to the user)
Drivers
Win XP, Vista, 7, 8; Linux
Software Tools
CustomPowerTool; PrinterSet
Power supply
24 Vdc±10%
Medium consumption
1A (12,5% dots turned on)
MTBF
450,000 hours (electronic board)
Head Life
200Km / 100 Ml pulses
MCBF
1,000,000 cuts
Operating temperature
-20°C + 70°C
Dimensions
143.5 (L) x 76.4 (H) x 116 (W) mm
Weight
0.8 Kg
VKP80III User Manual
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Windows Driver (Windows 10 and 11)
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Custom PrinterSet Utility
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Specification Sheet
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915DX010100J00

VKP80III Kiosk Printer, USB and Ethernet, Side Connectors; power supply and AC cable sold separately.

Connector Position:

Side

Interface:

USB and Ethernet

$755.86

915DX011700300

VKP80III Kiosk Printer, USB and RS-232, Back Connectors; power supply and AC cable sold separately.

Connector Position:

Back

Interface:

USB and RS-232

$624.80

915DX011900300

VKP80III Kiosk Printer, USB and RS-232, Side Connectors; power supply and AC cable sold separately.

Connector Position:

Side

Interface:

USB and RS-232

$630.92

Shop VKP80III Accessories

976DX010000008

Paper Mouth with Shutter for VKP80III Kiosk Printer

$52.96

976DX010000004

Near-End Paper Sensor Board and Wiring for VKP80III

$21.23

26300000000579

2-Pin Molex-to-Flying-Lead Power Cable

$32.86

976ZZ010000021

Custom America AC Power Cable

$19.00

26500000000352

6-Foot DB9-to-DB9 Serial Cable

$21.15

26500000000356

6-Foot USB Type-A to Type-B Cable

$19.75

976DX010000002

Micro-Fit 6-Pin-to-DB9 Serial Converter Cable for VKP80III; Required with Serial Cable 26500000000352

$21.00

963GE020000143

60 W 2-Pin Molex Power Supply for VKP80III; AC power cable 976ZZ010000021 sold separately

$58.50

37966861

Paper SK1-31A, SK1-31A L, SK1-V31A, SK1-V31A L, SK1-311, SK1-311 L, SK1-V311, SK1-V311 L, TSP1000: 80mm Width, 1 in core, 420 ft Length, 12 Rolls/Case, Blue Core

$123.89

10007008

Zebra Kiosk Receipt Paper, Requires 1" Core, 3.125in x 645ft (79.4mm x 196.6m); DT, Z-Perform 1000D 3.5 mil, Value Uncoated, BPA Free, 645/roll, 8/box

$267.66

974DX010000007

Adjustable Roll Holder Kit for VKP80III

$42.00