DATAMAX BARCODE LABEL PRINTERS


Datamax M-Class Thermal Barcode Label Printers
Datamax M-4208 and Datamax M-4206

Datamax M-Class Thermal Barcode Label PrintersDatamax is poised to revolutionize the thermal printing industry again with the M-Class printer line. The M-Class offers users a durable, technologically advanced thermal printer with the design principles that have proven successful in other Datamax printers, in a smaller footprint for use in emerging market applications. The M-Class consists of the Datamax M-4206, an entry-level industrial printer for value-conscious customers, and the Datamax M-4208 and Datamax M-4306, high performance models with LCD display and expanded option sets.

Thermal printing is expanding to more vertical market and industry applications, and Datamax is maintaining a leadership position in printer design and performance with the M-Class. The M-Class is built on a uni-frame, die-cast aluminum chassis, increasing the printer's durability throughout a lifetime of high performance output. The truly modular design of the Datamax M-4206, unique to Datamax printers, allows options to be installed and removed in the field. Datamax printers offer versatility that is unparalleled in the thermal printing industry. Datamax builds products that provide value and cost savings to users, and the M-Class continues this legacy.

While the printer's design and construction is key to its durability, the ability to interface with an existing or new system is what enables truly seamless integration into any application. Standard connectivity interfaces for the M-Class include an RS232 serial port, an IEEE 1284 compliant, bi-directional parallel port and a USB port. Network users have many options, including a fully integrated, highly functional internal Ethernet card, or a more economical external Ethernet port. Datamax also offers DMXConfig, a desktop configuration tool that allows users to retrieve, modify, and update the printer's configuration without entering the printer's menu. Printer settings can be saved and sent to multiple printers if the applications requires.

The Datamax M-Class is designed to address emerging markets for thermal printers, including healthcare, light industrial, retail and shipping applications. The printer's advanced menu system and durable features are the finishing touches in creating the most value-oriented printer for these emerging market users. The M-Class is the most feature-rich printer available to address the desktop/light industrial marketplace with the performance and value required in these applications.

  M-4206 M-4208 M-4306
Print speed 6ips 8ips 6ips
Resolution 203dpi 203dpi 300dpi
Print width 4.25" (108mm) 4.25" (108mm) 4.16" (106mm)
Media width 1" to 4.65"
(25.4mm to 118mm)
1" to 4.65"
(25.4mm to 118mm)
1" to 4.65"
(25.4mm to 118mm)
Memory 4MB DRAM; 2MB Flash 8MB DRAM; 2MB Flash 8MB DRAM; 2MB Flash

Supply roll capacity
8" (203mm) O.D. on 1.5 to 3.0" (38 to 76.2mm) cores.
Fanfold stock accepted from rear and bottom of printer.

Printer type
Direct thermal, optional thermal transfer

Bar code modulus
5mil to 55mil "X" dimension in picket fence or ladder orientation

Media type
Roll-fed or fan-fold materials, die-cut or continuous labels
Perforated or continuous tag/ticket stock

Print length
.25" to 99" (6mm to 2475mm)

Media thickness
.0025" to .0100" (.0635mm to .254mm)

Media sensing
"See through" for liner backed die cut labels and tags
Reflective sensor for black mark label media

Label backfeed
For use with optional cutter or Present Sensor

Ribbons
Industry standard ribbon widths
1" (25mm) ribbon core, 1476' (450m) in length

Cabinet
Plastic construction, (M-4206)
Metal construction (M-4208/M-4306)
Clear side window to easily monitor media supply levels

Bar codes
Code 3 of 9, UPC-A, UPC-E, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, HIBC, Codabar, Plessey, UPC 2 and 5 digit addendums, Code 93, Postnet, UCC/EAN Code 128, Telepen, UPS MaxiCode, FIM, PDF417, USD-8, Datamatrix, QR Code, Aztec, TLC 39, Micro PDF417, RSS

Resident fonts
Ten alphanumeric fonts from .03" (0.9mm) to .25" (6mm) including OCR-A, OCR-B, CG Triumvirate™ smooth font from AGFA®.

Downloadable font types
TrueType, AGFA® Intellifont™, Bitmap

Character set
Modified IBM Code Page 850
Includes characters for English and most European, Scandinavian and Spanish speaking countries.

Font expansion/rotation
All fonts expandable vertically and horizontally up to 24x
Fonts and graphics can be printed in four directions: 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°

Graphics supported
.PCX, .BMP and .IMG files

Reverse fields/mirror image
Any font or graphic field can be printed as a normal or reverse image

Interfaces
USB, Centronics Parallel port (IEEE 1284 parallel port on M-4208/M-4306), RS232 at 1200 to 38,400 BPS

Windows® driver
Used for creating label formats using virtually any Windows®-based program. Included on Datamax Accessories CD

Power source
Auto-sensing 90 to 132 or 180 to 264 VAC @ 47-63 Hz
Specify appropriate power cord when ordering.

Operating temperature
40°F to 95°F (4°C to 35°C)

Dimensions
10.3" H x 9.8" W x 18.06" D (262mm H x 249mm W x 459mm D)

Weight
M-4206: 21.0lbs (9.5kg)
M-4208/M-4306: 27.0lbs (12.2kg)

Options
Thermal transfer
Internal rewind
External keyboard
Label present sensor
Media cutter
Internal ethernet print server*
Peel and present
Flash memory expansion
DMX100 ethernet print server

* Not available for the M-4206

Datamax M-Class Thermal Barcode Label Printers

Part # Description List price
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K22-00-18000001 M Class, 203dpi, 8ips, 4", DT/TT, 2MB Flash, Metal cover $1595
K22-00-08000001 M Class, 203dpi, 8ips, 4", DT, metal cover, 2MB Flash $1495
K22-00-18000L01 M Class, 203dpi, 4", 8ips, DT/TT, internal ether., metal case $1770

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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