Datamax I-4208ä Printer

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When it comes to real world applications, the Datamax I-4208 is a proven winner.

In 1999 Datamax revolutionized the four-inch printer market with the rugged I-Class thermal bar code printers. Now, we are introducing the 2001 DMX-I-4208: the next generation in the legacy of superbly engineered and highly reliable industrial-class printers. Superior price and value make the I-4208 the premier 4" printer on the block, and it's an investment you can't pass up. Check out our entire line of I-Class performers, and see for yourself why Datamax is breaking the mold across the board.

Designed to handle your toughest industrial printing needs

• Sturdy and rugged

• Modular design makes upgrading and servicing a snap

• Metal enclosure

While it protects your investment

• More standard features options

• Flash upgradeable firmware

• True field installable

The Datamax I-4208 Printer features include:

• New firmware that increases throughput more than 20%

• Completely gear driven - eliminates belts that wear out and allows for simple installation of options

• Set IP addresses through front LCD display

• 32-bit Motorola Coldfireä processor and 8MB memory are standard

• Revolving media hub improves label alignment

• Sturdy die-cast frame provides strength and durability

• Printhead and platen roller are easily replaced by end-user

General Specifications

Printer Type
Direct Thermal, Optional Thermal Transfer

Print Speed
2" - 8" per second (51mm - 203mm)

Resolution
203dpi (8 dots/mm)

Bar Code Modulus
5mil to 110mil "X" dimension in picket fence or ladder orientations

Max Print Width
4.094" (104mm)

Media Width
1" to 4.65" (25mm to 118mm)

Print Length
0.25" to 99" (6mm to 2475mm) 0.75" (19mm) minimum print length with optional present sensor

Media Window
Clear side door panel to easily monitor media supply levels

Media Type
0.0025" to 0.0100" (0.0635mm to 0.254mm)

Media Sensing
Adjustable sensor detects "see through" for liner-backed die-cut labels and tags or reflective sensing for media with black stripe sensing

Supply Roll
8" (203mm) maximum diameter on 1.5" to 3" (38mm to 76mm) core. Fan-fold stock accepted form rear of printer

Revolving Media Hubs
Standard in 1.5" and 3"; optional 40mm

Label Backfeed
For use with optional cutter

Ribbons
Industry standard ribbon widths; 1" (25mm) ribbon core, 1968' (600m) in length

Cabinet
Metal construction

Bar Codes
Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128 (subsets A, B and C), Codabar, LOGMARS, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC 2 & 5 digit addendums, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN 2 & 5 digit addendums, UPC random weight, Code 93,MSI Plessey, Universal Shipping Container Symbology, UCC/EAN Code 128, QR Code, Postnet, Code 128 MOD 43, PDF 417, Micro PDF, UPS MaxiCode (mode 2 & 3), Datamatrix, Telepen, Aztec Code

Resident Fonts
Ten alphanumeric fonts form 0.035" (0.89mm) to 0.64" (16.26mm) including OCR-A, OCR-B, CG Triumvirate™ scalable font from AGFA®.

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 Support
.PCX, .BMP and .IMG files

Reverse Fields/Mirror Image
Any font or graphic field can be printed as a normal or reverse image

Memory
1MB Downloadable Flash Program Memory
8MB DRAM memory

Interfaces
Centronics Parallel port (IEEE 1284 compliant), RS232 at 300 to 38,400 BPS, optional Ethernet

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

Power Source
Auto-sensing 90-264 VAC @ 47-63Hz; specify appropriate power cord when ordering

Operating Temperature
40°F to 100°F (4°C to 3°C)

Dimensions
12.70" H x 12.62" W x 18.60" D (322.6mm H x 320.6mm W x 472.5mm D)

Weight
45 lbs., 20.5kg

Options

Thermal Transfer
Simple ribbon loading featuring collapsible ribbon hub

Standard Media Cutter w/ Tray
Max thickness 0.010" (0.254mm)

Light Duty Cutter w/ Tray
Max thickness 0.005" (.0127mm)

Internal Rewind
6" (125mm) OD capacity; label backing rewound in peel and present mode and liner rewound in batch mode with present sensor used for on-demand label dispensing (factory or field installed)

External Rewind
8" (203mm) max OD capacity (full supply roll)

Passport
Portable keyboard/display terminal provides interface for stand-alone printing

Label Present Sensor
Used for on-demand label dispensing

Network Connectivity
Micro Print Server allows multiple users on various platforms to share the same printer

Hosts Supported
Novell NetWare
UNIX
Windows NT
LAN Manager
AppleTalk
DEC

Protocols Supported
IPX
TCP/IP
LPR
LAT
NetBIOS/NetBEUI

Internal Twinax/Coax Interface
Supports printing from IBM® midrange or mainframe computers

ILPC Firmware
International Language Print Capabilities firmware allows printing of non-English character sets in over 40 languages

Font/Flash Expansion
Features 4MB font memory and 4MB addressable Flash memory expansion

I/O Expansion Card
Featuring 8MB Flash, general purpose I/O, time and date battery back up

LIST Pricing
Pricing starts at $1,495.00

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