| FEATURE |
FUNCTION |
BENEFIT |
| Field tested
construction, durable metal covers |
Metal frame designed
for reliability. Metal covers protect printer and media
from damage. |
Durable construction
for tough environments. |
| Simple loading of media
and ribbon |
No operators manual
required. Easy to follow loading diagram in the inside
cover. |
No paper path diagram
to lose. |
| Color coded component
cues |
Components that can be
touched, moved or adjusted are green and easily
recognizable. |
Reduces training time.
More intuitive. Novice users are less fearful of printer
operations. |
| Front 5 button 2 line,
20 character LCD display |
Configure the printer
and change how the printer operates. |
All configurations take
place via the intuitive front menu. No complicated
dipswitches. |
| Wide access to the
printhead |
Printhead mechanism is
hinged to provide wide-open access. |
Easier to load ribbon
and media, easier to clean printhead for longer life. |
| Flash memory |
Datamax Printer
Language and additional font capability can be upgraded
or enhanced without the need for modifications to the
printer or electronics. |
Easier to remain
current. Updates can be made to the printer without the
need for replacing EPROMS. |
| Windows printer driver |
Windows applications
have the ability to use the W-CLASS as a Windows
printer. |
End-users can choose
which application software to use with the W-CLASS. |
| Datamax Printer
Language |
Utilizes the Datamax
Printer Language. |
Many existing
applications support Datamax Printer Language. |
| Field installable
options |
Cutter and sensor
simply plug into the front of the printer. Memory and
connectivity options slide into the card cage located in
the back. |
Not necessary to
disassemble the printer just to add options. |
| Serial and parallel
communications |
Industry standard
RS-232C and Centronics Parallel ports included for host
communication. |
Off-the-shelf
communications cables can be used to provide
printer/host connection. |
| Dual locking printhead |
Printhead latch locks
with stainless steel pins on either side of the
printhead. |
Allows for even
printhead pressure across the width of the head. |
| Clean electronics side |
Designed for quality,
no belts to wear out, no springs and cables crossing
each other. |
Printer is designed for
reliability and serviceability throughout. |
| Auto-resetting board
fuses |
Fuses protect the
printer from surges then reset themselves. |
No fuses to replace
while maintaining the integrity of the electronics. |
| Split ribbon supply hub |
Ribbon supply hub is
split, allowing the proper back tension for all sizes of
ribbons. |
Provides even tension
to give smooth, wrinkle free, ribbon operation and
prevent ribbon breakage. |
| Improved fanfold
capability |
Printhead mechanism is
designed to easily accept fanfold media. |
Fanfold media feeds
through back of printer, works right every time. |
| 1.5" and 3"
media cores |
Revolving media hubs
available in 1.5" and 3" sizes. |
Worldwide focus works
with all major sizes of media rolls. |
