


PSI Model PR9 Passbook Printer and Check Printer
Passbook Printer PSi PR9 – 24-Pin Dot Matrix System
The PSi PR9 is a versatile 24-pin dot matrix passbook printer capable of handling various document types, including passbooks, plain paper, and multi-part forms. It supports a wide range of printing applications such as tickets, registration books, passport-related documents, and envelopes.
With a maximum print speed of 400 characters per second (CPS), the PR9 delivers crisp and clear Thai characters. It supports Thai encoding standards including Kaset and SMO, ensuring compatibility with official document formats.
Technical Specifications
- Printing Technology: Flatbed dot matrix (24-pin)
- Resolution: 360 × 360 dpi
- Print Speeds:
- High Speed Draft (HSD): 570 cps
- Draft Quality (DQ): 414 cps
- Near Letter Quality (NLQ): 207 cps
- Letter Quality (LQ): 140 cps
- Character Capacity: 94 characters at 10 cpi
- Dimensions: 398 × 296 × 201 mm (W × D × H)
- Weight: 9 kg
- Power Supply: 240 VAC ±10%, 50–60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 170W (operating), 5.5W (sleep mode)
- Noise Level: 54 dB(A) per ISO 7779
- Interfaces: USB 2.0, Serial RS-232, Parallel
- Buffer Memory: 512 KB
- Certifications: CE, CCC
Paper Handling
- Paper Path: Flatbed technology
- Input: Cut sheets and passbooks from the front with automatic alignment and edge sensing
- Output: Rear or front depending on settings
- Paper Weight: 30–160 g/m²; formsets up to 240 g/m²
- Passbook Width: 110–241 mm; max thickness 2 mm
- Paper Width: 80–245 mm
- Form Feed Speed: >32 cm/sec
- Automatic Print Force Adjustment (PFA): Optimizes print force based on paper thickness
- Copy Capability: 1 original + 6 copies
Special Features
- Automatic Document Edge Sensing & Alignment: Ensures precise positioning for various document types
- Automatic Gap Control (AGC): Adjusts print head gap for optimal print quality
- Versatile Media Support: Prints on passbooks, tickets, prescriptions, and carbon paper
- User Interface: LCD panel with 2 lines × 20 characters, 5 buttons, and 4 status LEDs
- Font & Language Support: Includes OCR-A, OCR-B, Chinese, and multiple national character sets
- Barcode Support: EAN8, EAN13, UPC-A, Code 39, Code 128, and more
- Ideal Applications: Banking, government offices, and industrial environments requiring multi-form printing

Datasheet : PSI PR9 Passbook Printer EN
Datasheet : PSI PR9 Passbook Printer TH
PSI PR9 Flatbed Dot Matrix Printer
The PSI PR9 is a flatbed dot matrix printer designed for versatile document types such as passbooks, tickets, and prescriptions. With speeds up to 570 characters per second and automatic edge sensing and alignment, it ensures fast and precise printing. It supports up to 7-layer carbon copies and automatically adjusts print force based on paper thickness. The user-friendly LCD panel and multiple interface options—USB, Serial, and Parallel—make it ideal for banks, government offices, and industries seeking reliable performance with low operating costs.
PSi PR9 Passbook Printer – Key Features
- 24-Pin Dot Matrix Passbook Printer
- Flatbed Printing Mechanism minimizes paper jams and supports various media types including passbooks, plain paper, and multi-part continuous forms
- Automatic Print-Head Gap Adjustment (AGA) ensures consistent print quality even on uneven-thickness documents, while extending printhead lifespan
- Auto Paper Alignment for easy operation and precise paper positioning
- LCD Display for real-time status monitoring
- Print Resolution: 240 × 360 DPI (360 × 360 in Graphic Mode)
- Maximum Print Speed:
- 570 cps in HSD and Draft modes
- 414 cps in NLQ mode
- 207 cps and 140 cps in LQ mode
- Maximum Print Width: 245 mm (up to 94 characters at 10 cpi)
- Supports Paper Thickness: up to 2 mm
- Line Spacing Options: 1/5”, 1/6”, 1/8”, n/72”, n/180”, n/216”, n/240”, n/360”
- Character Pitch Options: 10, 12, 12.9, 15, 16.6, 17.1, 18, 20 cpi
- Carbon Copy Capability: 1 original + 6 copies
- Memory Buffer: 512 KB
- Interfaces: RS-232 Serial, IEEE 1284 Parallel, USB with Auto Switching (Optional: LAN Card)
- Ribbon Yield: Up to 5 million characters per cartridge
- Printhead Lifespan: Up to 500 million characters
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for banking documents (e.g., checks, deposit and withdrawal slips), as well as tickets, registration books, ID documents (e.g., passports), envelopes, and more
- Suitable for Various Organizations: Insurance companies, utilities, hospitals, transportation providers, and the tourism industry
- Printer Emulation Compatibility: Supports Epson LQ 2550, IBM Proprinter X24, Olivetti PR2, Hitachi
- Low Power Consumption: Only 5.5 W



