Octopus greyscale thermal printers produce high quality continuous images onto thermal paper or film and are ideal for hardcopy output of geophysical data (sidescan and seismic) and other continuous data.

With an excellent worldwide track record as robust and reliable thermal recorders, Octopus printers are in use by many of the world's leading hydrographic survey companies and marine institutions.

The new Octopus 120+ benefits from a complete new electronic design and features a new menu-driven interface. Producing high quality continuous images, it is up to five times faster than the previous model and is ideal for hardcopy output of geophysical data.

With a wide range of interface options including Ethernet, USB and parallel (Centronics) and compatible with most PC based acquisition systems, the Octopus 120+ is easily interfaced with commonly used data sources. A unique three channel analogue input capability has fully independent channel settings, enabling simultaneous display of geophysical data such as seismic and sidescan. Print resolution of 200 dpi at up to 256 grey levels, with a print width of 2368 pixels means that data can be printed at very high resolutions. With 20% greater print width than many other similar models, the Octopus 120+ is able to print three channels without compromising resolution.

Fully interchangeable with the original Octopus 120 printer, a selection of upgrade or trade-in options is available to current owners.

With the unique the three channel input capability, fully independent channel settings allow simultaneous display of data such as seismic and sidescan. Offering 200 dpi print resolution at up to 256 grey levels, with 4096 pixel print width, data can be printed at very high resolutions.

Interface options include parallel (Centronics) and the Octopus 200 printer is easily interfaced with commonly used data sources.

Thermal Media
Thermal media supplied by CodaOctopus is extensively tested for print quality and is the only type we recommend not only to guarantee the best results but to avoid print head fouling problems.

Low cost paper from other sources has been found to produce poor print quality and grainy results with the possibility of fouling the print head within less than one roll. Statistics show that when the head is harder to clean, the likelihood of damage is significantly increased, especially when cleaning is carried out by less experienced operators.

Ordering Paper
Supplies of 12" thermal printer plus other paper sizes and formats as well as thermal film are available.

Please contact our sales team for details.