Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 printer, 6 inch printer at 203 dpi prints barcodes for chemical, warehousing, multi-part and manufacturing labels, direct thermal and thermal transfer printers

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Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 printer

Fast, versatile and reliable 6-inch bar code printing

Checkpoint Meto offers an ideal bar code printing solution for today's demanding industrial application: the Checkpoint Meto mi-6208. Perfect for chemical, warehousing, multi-part and manufacturing labeling, this 6-inch thermal bar code printer provides fast throughput and rock-solid reliability with upgradeability to match your business growth.

Designed to increase performance and productivity, the standard Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 has a 32-bit/90 MHz multi-tasking microprocessor and 16 MB of RAM so it delivers 6.5 inch-wide labels with 203 dpi clarity at a rate of up to 8 inches per second - the fastest speed in its class. The Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 utilizes both Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer printing technologies, and also boasts a durable die-cast steel frame and an easy-to-read LCD display.

Accessories and options for the Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 include a Present sensor, internal rewinder, integrated cutter options with trays, international character set support, and a flash memory expansion board. An optional micro-print server allows multiple users on various platforms to share the same Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 printer. And its modular design makes upgrading quick and easy.

Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 Printer Highlights:

Thermal Direct and Thermal Transfer

8 ips with 6.5 inch print width and 203 dpi resolution

32-bit/90 MHz multi-tasking processor

16MB of standard RAM

Easy-to-Upgrade modular design; Flash-upgradeable firmware

Support for multiple OS environments

Print drivers for Windows 95 and Windows NT included

Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 Printer General Specifications

Imaging

Technology
Thermal Direct / Thermal Transfer

Microprocessor
32-bit / 90 MHz multi-tasking

Resolution
203 dpi

Image Width
Up to 6.5 in (165.1)

Image Length
0.5 to 99 in (12.7 mm to 2,514 mm); 0.75 in (19mm) minimum print length with optional Present sensor

Print Speed
2 in to 8 in / sec

Print Media Handling

Media Path
Left Justified

Media Width
3 in to 6.7 in (51 mm to 170 mm)

Media Length
12 in (304.8 mm) default; 100 in (2,540) max. (length is defined in software)

Media Thickness
2.5 mils to 10 mils (0.0635 mm to 0.254 mm)

Media Sensing
Adjustable transmissive "see-through" sensor for gaps between labels and tags; adjustable reflective sensor for punched holes and underside black marks; and continuous stock

Supply Format
Rolls or fan-fold, die-cut, tags or tickets; most direct and thermal transfer materials; fan-fold stock accepted from rear of printer

Roll Diameter
8 in (203 mm) max.

Roll Core
1.5 in to 3 in (38 mm to 76mm)

Ribbon Handling

Ribbon
1 in (25.4 mm) core diameter

Ribbon Length
Up to 1,509 ft. (460 m) long

Ribbon Sensing
Senses movement

Bar Codes

Symbologies
Codabar, Code 128 (subsets A, B, C), Code 39, Code 93, EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN128 SSCC, EAN/UCC 128, EAN/UPC add on 2 and 5, FIM, HIBC (Code 39), ITF14, Interleaved 2/5, MaxiCode, PDF 417, PostNet™, UPC-A, UPC-E, UCC/EAN 128 random weight, Datamatrix, Telepen, Code 128 Mod 43, MSI Plessey, LOGMARS

Bar Code Modulus
5 mil to 110 mil (0.127 mm to 2.79 mm) "X" dimension in picket fence or ladder orientations

Fonts

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

Font Expansion
All fonts expandable vertically and horizontally up to 24X; TrueType® and Intellifonts® can be downloaded; fonts and graphics can be printed in four directions: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° or normal and reverse image

Printable Characters
28 characters sets (includes characters for English and most European, Scandinavian, and Spanish speaking countries

Graphics Support
PCX, BMP and IMG

Software Control

Interfaces
RS-232C (X-on/X-off & CTS/DTR at 300 to 38, 400 BPS); bi-directional Centronics® Parallel port (IEEE 1284 compliant)

Optional Interfaces
Coax, Twinax, Ethernet and I/O Port

Memory
16 MB DRAM memory

Windows Driver
Creates label formats for Windows-based programs. Included on installation CD.

Additional Features

Display
Displays messages in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish; one additional Western language downloadable

Environmental

Power Supply
115, 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz available; auto-ranging

Dimensions (HxWxD)
14.8 in x 13.8 in x 18.5 in (37.6 cm x 35 cm x 47 cm)

Weight
55 lb (25 kg)

Temp/Humidity
40° F to 95° F (4° C to 35° C)
10% to 95% non-condensing humidity

Listings
UL, CSA and TÜV-GS safety standards, FCC Class A emissions standards, CE Mark, and Energy Star®

Options

Thermal Transfer
Simple ribbon loading, featuring collapsible ribbon hub

Standard Media Cutter w/Tray
10 mils (0.254 mm) max. thickness

Light Duty Cutter w/Tray
5 mils (0.127 mm) max. thickness

Revolving Media Hubs
1.5 in (38.1 mm) and 3 in (76.2 mm)

Internal Rewind
6 in (152 mm) 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 in (203 mm) max. OD capacity (full supply roll)

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

Label Present Sensor
For on-demand label dispensing

Network Connectivity
Hosts supported - Novell® Netware®, UNIX®, Windows® NT, LAN Manager®, AppleTalk®, and DEC®. Protocols supported: IPX, TCP/IP, LPR, LAT, NetBIOS / NetBEUI

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

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

Checkpoint Meto mi-6208 barcode label printer

Part # Description List price
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8425500 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips $3,195

8425502 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips w/internal rewinder installed $3,495

8425502 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips w/present sensor installed $3,295

8425504 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips w/internal rewinder & present sensor installed $3,590

8425512 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips w/internal ethernet card installed $3,690

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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