MVP SERIES
200MVP & 300MVP
THERMAL PRINTERS
Product Guide
May 2003
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I.
INTRODUCTION
Brady Corporation, the market leader in labelling solutions, is proud to introduce
the newest members of the M Series family - the rugged, cost-effective, new 200MVP
and 300MVP thermal transfer printers. The MVP series printers provide the best
value in an industrial thermal transfer printer. Available in either 203 or 300 dpi, the
MVP printers are easy to operate and loaded with features, including colour-coded
operator cues and an LCD display. The durable, die cast aluminum frame provides a
rugged platform for printing in operations that require label production 12 hours per
day, 5 days per week.
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II.
PRINTER OVERVIEW
The following sections are designed to quickly familliarise the user with the General
Features, Operating Requirements, and Warranty Coverage of the Brady MVP series
thermal printers. For more detailed product information, consult the MVP Series User’s
Guide.
A.
GENERAL FEATURES / UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS
The 200MVP/300MVP thermal printers are engineered and designed for light to
medium volume industrial text labelling and bar-code applications requiring an
affordable, performance printer (under €1800 and €2200 respectively).
Some of the unique characteristics specific to the MVP series include:
1.
Quality Engineered Main Logic Board and Firmware
The internal make-up and components of the 200MVP/300MVP printers
are engineered for quality and optimised for thermal print capability The
MVP series printers are designed to meet the requirements of the value-
conscious consumer with an industrial, labelling application. Depending
on the user’s application preference and system requirements, the
200MVP/300MVP can provide a rugged, reliable print solution to satisfy
a variety of printing requirements.
2.
Durable, State-of-the-Art Performance
The 200MVP/300MVP is constructed of a highly durable, die-cast metal
frame that enables the printer to provide consistent print quality in many
tough industrial environments. Its 10 ips print speed ensures maximum
productivity and output. Add to that, the revolutionary connectivity and
control solution of BradyConnect™ (WebView, Alert and ZBI) and you can
see just how you get more value per euro with this performance-packed
winner!
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3.
4.
Foolproof Design / Simple Operation
Regardless of a user’s level of experience or training, the
200MVP/300MVP printers are highly intuitive to operate. Standard
features like an LCD display, colour-coded operator cues, auto-calibration
and an auto-sensing power supply make system configuration and printer
set-up easy.
Easy Access to Label and Ribbon Path / Ease of Loading &
Maintenance
The MVP series’ embossed loading diagram, enlarged media
window and cantilever printhead simplify the printer loading
process. The printer’s cantilever printhead with head open-lock
feature “locks” in place to enable full uninhibited access to the
printhead for cleaning and the media compartment for media
loading. In addition, user’s can utilise the media loading
diagram that is embossed in the printer’s steel frame or the
enlarged media window to monitor media supply status.
5.
More Standard Features for the Money
The 200MVP/300MVP printer offers more standard features for
the money than ever before. Rugged metal construction, 10 ips
print speed, BradyConnect remote monitoring and configuration
capability and a standard LCD display are just a few of the ways
this printer this printer offers more value per euro than ever
before.
B.
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
1.
FONT SELECTION
Brady MVP series printers each offer an extensive range of font
options for the user to choose from, including:
Character Fonts
The 200MVP/300MVP contains 9 Standard Bitmapped Zebra Fonts
including:
(A, B, C, D, E (OCR-B), F, G, H (OCR-A), GS); and 1 Smooth scalable
Font
(CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed) scalable up to 10 x 10 point sizes.
Character Sets
The MVP series printers contain full ASCII character sets
including IBM Code Page 850 (International Characters and
Graphics Symbols).
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Custom Graphics/Logos
The 200MVP/300MVP printer supports user-defined fonts and graphics,
including custom logos.
A non-Roman font license option is also available which enables various
international fonts, including Serif, Sans Serif, Kanji, Hangul and Chinese,
to be downloaded to the printer for specialised global applications. NOTE:
Asian font license option REQUIRES either 1MB (minimum) Flash
memory or PCMCIA memory card)
For a detailed breakdown of font selections for the MVP series, refer to the
Product Specifications section contained in this document.
2.
LABEL DISPENSING
The 200MVP or 300MVP printer has the capability of dispensing printed
labels in tear-off or peel-off modes. In the tear-off mode, the label
remains attached to its stock backing and is presented outside the unit to
be torn off against a "tear-off" bar by the user. In the peel-off mode, the
label is separated from its stock backing by a peel bar and is presented to
the user for easy removal and application. The peel mode works in
conjunction with an internal rewind feature that neatly coils the label
backing around a spindle for clean operation and tidy removal of label
backing material.
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3.
PRINT SPECIFICATIONS / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Media Width:
1.0" (25mm) min. to 4.5" (114mm)
max. on
200MVP or 300MVP
Inter-Label Gap
0.08" (2mm) to 0.16" (4mm)
(0.10" -.125” 2.5mm- 3.2mm
Recommended)
(Distance between labels):
First Dot Location:
0.10" (2.5mm, not to exceed
–0.5/+1.0mm) from inside edge of
the media ±0.04mm
Vertical Registration Drift:
Not to exceed ± 0.0393" (1.0mm)
Not to exceed ±0.0591" (1.5mm)
Horizontal Registration
Drift:
Longitudinal Drift
(with respect
± 0.0393" (1.0mm)
to media type)
(between any two
labels printed from the same label
roll):
Variation
(from leading label edge to
marking): 0.0393" (1mm)
Media Thickness
0.0023" (0.058mm) to 0.010"
(0.25mm); die-cut labels, tickets
and tags. 2.3 mils to 12 mils
Label Roll Size:
8.0" (203mm) O.D. max. / 3.0"
(76mm) I.D. min.
Tear-Off Bar:
Standard
Ribbon Orientation:
Ink Side Out
4. USER INTERFACE CONTROLS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
A MVP series printer is equipped with a standard LCD control panel for
easy user interface and operation. A 2-line, 16 character backlit display
and tactile feel buttons on the printer’s front panel enable users to fine-
tune and control their print settings, whenever needed, in dim or bright
light from any angle. The user can quickly make adjustments and
configure the printer to meet the specific needs of the application. Such
adjustments can also be accomplished without having to access a
computer or software. The drawing of the MVP series front panel (below)
depicts the positioning of the indicator lights on the 200MVP/300MVP.
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The LCD display is used in configuring the printer; selecting reports to be
printed by the Brady printer which identify available fonts, bar code
symbologies, images or formats stored in the printer; or a complete
record of the printer’s configuration settings; and diagnostic tests or
security passwords. The LCD display is also helpful in specifying error
conditions and communicating to the operator when the condition has
been corrected.
Figure 1
MVP Series Control Panel
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A/C POWER SWITCH /INDICATOR LIGHT
The power switch is located at the back of the printer
directly above the power cord as indicated by the diagram
Figure 2. The power supply in the 200MVP/300MVP
printer works over a broad voltage range ( 90 to 265 VAC ).
The power indicator light on the display panel designates
when the printer is powered on.
AC
power
switch
PAUSE BUTTON
Activating the PAUSE key while the printer is printing will
cause the printer to stop or pause once the current label is
complete. No labels are lost during pause, whereby the
PAUSE indicator light will illuminate to easily identify printer
status to the user. Users can utilise this key to pause a
print job immediately, for any reason, as required. Pressing
the PAUSE button again will cause print to resume exactly
where it stopped.
Connector
DATA INDICATOR
Figure 2
Location of Power Switch &
Connector
No data light indicates normal operation. A slow flashing
data indicator signifies that the printer is unable to accept
more data from the host PC. A fast flashing data light
indicates that the printer is receiving data. A constant on data light indicates that
a partial format has been received with no subsequent data activity.
ERROR INDICATOR
No error light indicates normal operation. A slow flashing error indicator light
signifies a “RIBBON IN” or “PRINTHEAD TEMP” issue. A fast flashing error light
indicates a “PRINTHEAD OPEN” error. A constant on error light indicates a
“PAPER OUT”, “RIBBON OUT” or “CUTTER JAM” condition. For each error
condition, the LCD display will identify the type of error and indicate that the error
is cleared once corrective action has occurred.
FEED BUTTON
The FEED key will cause the printer to immediately feed a single blank label.
Users can activate the FEED key to test label alignment and positioning and
proper printer operation before attempting to print a label.
CANCEL BUTTON
The CANCEL key will cancel a print job when the printer is in PAUSE mode. If
print jobs are currently printing in a queue from the host computer, pressing the
CANCEL key once will cancel the current print job. To delete all print jobs in the
printer’s memory, press and hold the CANCEL key for a minimum of 3 seconds
until you see the DATA transmission light go off. This indicates that all print jobs
in the queue have been successfully canceled. Users can quickly and easily
cancel print jobs, by activating the CANCEL key on the printer’s front panel,
saving time and reducing label waste in the advent of a print error.
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SETUP/EXIT
The SETUP/EXIT key, as its name suggests, enters and exits the configuration
mode. This also allows a configuration change to be saved temporarily,
permanently or a default setting may be used.
SELECT
The SELECT key toggles the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-) keys
between the “scroll mode” and the “change mode”. Press once to use the (+) or
(-) keys to change the value of a selection. Press again to use the (+) and (-)
keys to scroll through the menu items.
For detailed instructions on how to adjust these settings or for related trouble-
shooting tips, refer to the 200MVP/300MVP User’s Guide.
5.
SENSORS
The following sensor types are contained within the MVP series thermal
printers:
Checks the open/closed status of the
printhead. If the printhead is open, the
printhead light indicator will immediately
flash, warning users of a non-print
condition whereby the printhead must be
closed before attempting to print.
Printhead
Sensor:
Transmissive sensors recognise the see-
through "gaps", “notches” or joints
between labels as light is permitted to
Transmissive /
Reflective
Media Sensors:
filter through these joints indicating the
label’s overall length. Similarly, the
reflective sensor option gauges label
length via the black marks found on the
media backing which reflect light back to
the sensor from the label’s joint. Both
sensor types enable users to print on
diverse label stocks including continuous,
notch, black mark, tag stock or perforated
and promote the printer’s auto-calibration
feature. During auto-calibration, the
printer relies on such sensor readings to
automatically adjust to varying label
lengths promoting worry-free print
capability on varying media (label) types.
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Tear-Off /Peel-Off sensors enable the
user to work at their own pace and
preferred mode of operation during the
labelling process. Peel-Off mode instructs
the printer to remove the label from its
backing and wait until the label is
Tear-Off / Peel-Off
Label Sensors:
removed by the user before issuing a new
label. Tear-Off mode, similarly, allows
individual or groups of labels to be torn-off
the printer’s tear bar by pulling it down
and away against the tear bar.
The paper/ribbon out sensor on the
200MVP/300MVP printer immediately
detects when ribbon or paper is
Paper/Ribbon Out
Sensor :
exhausted before label data loss occurs.
Users are warned exactly when to replace
ribbon or paper lessening the likelihood of
print interruptions.
Printhead
Take label
sensor
Transmissive
sensor
Ribbon
sensor
Reflective
sensor
Platen roller
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6.
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
The MVP series printers offer two convenient ways to interface with a
host: (1) serial port connection or (2) parallel port connection.
The following table highlights the printer configuration set-up for serial
and parallel interface.
Printer Port:
DB-25 Pin - Serial Printer Port Pinout:
Pin #
Description
1
2
Ground
TXD 232 (transmit data)
output from printer
RXD 232 (receive data)
input to printer
RTS 232 (request to send)
output from printer
Not used
3
4
5
6
DSR 232 (data set ready)
input to printer
7
Ground
8
Not used
9
+5V @1A
Not used
Signal ground reference
Not Used
RXD 485- (receive data)
input to printer
* NOTE: Above 9-Pin Serial connector
connects to PC host.
10
11
12
13
14
TXD 485- (transmit data)
output from printer
Not used
RXD 485+ (receive data)
input to printer
15
16
17-18
19
Not used
TXD 485+ (transmit data)
output from printer
DTR 232 (data terminal
ready) output from printer
Not used
20
21-25
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Bi-directional (36 Pin) – Centronics Parallel Printer Port Pinout:
Pin # Description
1
nStrobe/HostClk
Data Bits 1-8
nAck/PtrClk
Busy/Ptr Busy
PError/Ack Data
Req.
2-9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16-
17
18
19-
30
31
32
33-
34
35
36
Select/Xflag
nAuto Fd/Host Busy
Not Used
Ground
+5V@1A
Ground
nInit
nFault/nData Avail
Not used
+5V thru 3.3K
nSelectIn/1284
active
The 8-bit parallel data interface supports bi-directional parallel communications in
“nibble mode”. The parallel interface provides a means of communication, which is
typically faster than serial interface methods.
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7.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
For optimum performance of the 200MVP or 300MVP thermal printer,
Brady recommends cleaning the printer on a regular basis using standard
printer parts and Brady cleaning supplies. Consult the User’s Guide for
specific details.
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Cleaning: The exterior is cleaned with a lint-free cloth and if
necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner. Interior
components – including the printhead, platen roller, media sensor,
peel bar and media paths – are cleaned with an isopropyl alcohol
soaked swab and a vacuum cleaner or blown air to remove any dirt or
dust particles that may have accumulated during use.
As a general rule of thumb, Brady recommends cleaning the printhead
following ribbon replacement
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Lubrication: All mechanical parts of the MVP series printers are
self-lubricating and do not require additional lubrication. Hence, less
time is required to maintain the printer promoting increased user
productivity.
8.
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS
Brady is an ecologically conscious company that strives to manufacture
quality and "environmentally-friendly" products. Our shipping materials,
therefore, are devoid of chemicals (i.e. bleach) and are composed of
biodegradable paper / post consumable and biodegradable glues for easy
recycling. (The packaged shipping weight of a 200MVP or 300MVP is
approx. 49 lbs. (22kg)).
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C.
PRINTER TOUR
The Printer Overview Diagram below serves to orient the user as to the location of some
of the 200MVP/300MVP feature capabilities mentioned throughout this section.
1. Media Access Cover
2. Ribbon Take-Up Spindle
3. Media Supply Unwind
4. Media Supply Guide
7. Printhead / Printhead Open Latch
8. LCD Control Panel
9. Platen Roller
10 Ribbon Supply Spindle
11. Enlarged Media Window
5. Media Guide/ Moveable
Transmissive Sensor
6. Tear Plate
12. Printhead Pressure Adjustment Dials
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D.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The MVP series printers are covered under the following Brady general
warranties. For complete Warranty Policy Information, refer to the
200MVP/300MVP User’s Guide.
1.
GENERAL COVERAGE
The MVP series printers are warranted against defects in material or
workmanship for one year (12 months) from the date of purchase (with
the exception of the printhead – see below). This warranty does not
cover normal wear and tear and shall be null and void if the
equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by
accident or neglect, or in the event any parts are improperly
installed or replaced by the user. Proof of purchase or product
registration is required. If proof of purchase or product registration cannot
be established, shipment date to the original buyer (reseller or distributor)
will be used to establish the warranty period.
2.
3.
PRINTHEAD COVERAGE
Brady MVP series warrants printhead for 6 months or 180 days from the
date of purchase, regardless of the number of labels printed.
RETURNED GOODS UNDER WARRANTY
The standard Brady policy is in effect for returning in-warranty product. A
Brady Return Material Authorization (RMA) must be obtained from our
Technical Support Group prior to returning any product.
Technical Support Information:
Telephone: France :
Benelux :
00 33 (0)1 69 29 67 17
00 32 (0)52 457 397
00 44 (0)1295 228 205
UK :
Germany : 00 49 (0)6103 7598 450
Italy :
Sweden :
00 39 02 967 005 07
00 46 (0)8590 057 40
Eastern Europe : 00 36 1 38 72 758
E-mail: [email protected]
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III. FEATURES, BENEFITS & SPECIFICATIONS
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
S A L E S
C H A N N E L
A D V A N T A G E
E N D - U S E R
B E N E F I T
F E A T U R E
F U N C T I O N
NEW Die-Cast
Aluminum
Base / Frame
Durable, metal construction
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Confidently sell Brady’s
reliability within a wide
range of operating
environments.
Durable construction
surrounds critical components
providing printer longevity and
reliability.
Die-casting enables precision
Mounting of the print mech-
anism and spindle, which
enhances print accuracy and
eliminates ribbon wrinkle.
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Satisfied customers are
repeat customers,
Designed to withstands
harsh, industrial environments
leading to future sales.
Ensures consistent print
quality
Print mechanism is embedded
into metal housing
NEW Die-Cast
Printhead
Mechanism
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Can confidently sell
Brady’s reliable print
quality.
Provides inherent rigidity for
printhead mechanism
Withstands general wear and
facilitates media loading
Customer perceives the
enhanced quality and
durability of the product.
STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE
S A L E S
C H A N N E L
A D V A N T A G E
E N D - U S E R
B E N E F I T
F E A T U R E
F U N C T I O N
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Reduces technical support
and maintenance
requirements, more
ZPL II firmware and optional
fonts can be upgraded and
enhanced without modifying
the electronics
FLASH Memory
Convenient and cost
effective to keep printer
firmware current with the
latest features and
enhancements. Updates can
be readily downloaded to the
printer from Brady’s website,
without a service call to
replace EPROMS.
(up to 8MB
available)
efficient customer support..
Optimised
ZPL printer has been
revamped to provide optimal
label format processing
performance.
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Better throughput is more
competitive.
Faster label processing
and throughput provides
enhanced productivity.
Processing with
New Micro-
processor
Printer features a new
electronic design and a new
32-bit RISC microprocessor.
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High performance
printhead and E3
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Can confidently sell
Brady’s reliable print
quality over a range of print
Enhanced performance
printhead combined with the
sophisticated energy control
system provides high quality
printing over a range of
speeds and materials..
Satisfies customer print
quality requirements for bar
codes, text and graphics.
applications.
(Element, Energy,
Equalizer)
Balances printhead
energy output for prolonged
printhead life.
SIMPLE OPERATION
S A L E S
C H A N N E L
A D V A N T A G E
E N D - U S E R
B E N E F I T
F E A T U R E
F U N C T I O N
NEW Cantilever
Printhead (with
head open lock)
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Widest media path in the
industry Compare our wide
access printhead with the
competitor’s restricted
access.
Easier to load ribbon and
media. No threading
required.
Side-opening printhead,
unlatches easily providing
wide clearance and access to
the printhead.
Easy access for
cleaning; keeping the
printhead clean improves
print quality.
Head open lock ensures that
the printhead stays in full open
position
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Simple to operate, reducing
support requirements
NEW STANDARD
BACK-LIT LCD
CONTROL PANEL
Less support requirements.
Multi-functional display panel
Enables operator to configure
The printer’s communication
parameters using 2 line, 16
character text, easy to read
Error messages and
Fasters set up time.
Display is Backlit and
easy to read in dim or bright
light from any angle.
instructions; multi-lingual
support.
User can make
adjustments and configure
the printer to meet the
specific needs of his
application.
NEW Full-size
MEDIA WINDOW)
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Improved customer
efficiency - Less downtime
.
Oversized window permits
more light to enter the media
supply cavity.
Allows operator to
monitor/ view supplies status
from near or far.
User can monitor when
supplies get low well before
they become depleted
Colour-coded
operator “cues”
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Easy to demonstrate
printer operations, reduces
training and support
requirements.
Identifies which components
are adjustable in order to
operate or optimise the
Easy to use. Printer
operation is more intuitive,
less complicated with less
training.
printer.
Auto-calibration
Printer automatically calibrates
media at power up or when
printhead is opened.
Easy to sell to customers
using various sized labels.
Reduces training and
Automatically adjusts to
any size label. No operator
modification required.
support requirements
Uses only a single label to
calibrate most applications.
Minimises label waste by
using one label for calibration
within typical applications.
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Supplies loading
diagram embossed
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Reduces training
requirements for media
loading.
Simplified loading of supplies.
Operator just follows the
diagram.
Convenient and requires
no manual or training. The
instructions are never lost nor
wear off.
in the mainframe
Media supply guide
Less support
requirements-- user will
always load the printer
correctly.
Printhead
assembly
Media
supply
hanger
Media guide
Printhead open lever
MODULAR DESIGN
S A L E S
C H A N N E L
A D V A N T A G E
E N D - U S E R
B E N E F I T
F E A T U R E
F U N C T I O N
Modular Design:
Field Installable
Options
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Reduce speculative and
expensive inventory of
printers. Inventory the
options to provide different
configurations.
All options are either configured
to order or field retrofit for
future applications.
Provides investment
protection. Allows user to pay
for the features needed today
without limiting future
opportunities to upgrade as
their applications change and
grow.
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Ability to respond to
customers’ needs quickly
and easily. Provides future
upscale opportunity.
Both ports are standard on the
base printer. An operator can
utilise either the serial or
parallel port to download
information from the host.
Improved Serial
and Parallel
Communications
No need to specify port at
time of order, since MVP
Series provides BOTH
Printer communicates in
a wide range of environments
with a variety of hosts,
providing flexible
serial and parallel.
connectivity.
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Easy to integrate into a
variety of communications
environments.
Easy to sell printhead
replacements.
No tools or tedious
Printhead
replacement
Reduces downtime with
fast and easy printhead
replacement.
adjustments to replace worn
printheads. Just use your
fingers to remove ONE
thumbscrew. Printheads are
pre-aligned for ready
replacement.
without tools
End-user can replace
worn printhead in minutes,
eliminating the need for a
service call.
Pressure adjustment dials
Thumbscrew
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Standard Features
Optional Features
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203 dpi print resolution (8 dots/mm) or 300
dpi resolution (12 dots/mm), dependent upon
model
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Full-width guillotine knife cutter and catch
tray, operates under software control cutting
labels individually or in strips (not compatible
with rewind and peel options)
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•
•
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Firmware is FLASH resident/download
upgradeable
Thin film print head with E3® Element Energy
Control
Choice of 2 peel options:
⇒
Value-Peel – a front mount, passive
peel option, w/ no take-up spindle
Liner-Take-Up option - full roll liner
take-up spindle accommodates
standard printer base –works with value
peel option
Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
of bar codes, text, and graphics
ZPL® or ZPL II® programming language,
selectable through software or front panel
32 bit RISC processor
4MB RAM memory (2MB User Available)
Serial RS-232/422/485 and bi-directional
parallel ports
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Rewind – internally rewinds full roll of printed
labels on 3” core, or peels & rewinds liner
PCMCIA Connector - Flash memory cards up
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to 8MB
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Transmissive and Reflective sensing
technology
NEW Sleek personality / rugged metal
design:
•
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1 or 2 MB of additional Flash memory
Additional scalable and smooth bitmapped
fonts available
•
ZebraNet™PrintServerII –provides Ethernet
connectivity and enables the use of the
Webview and Alert features.
⇒
Die-cast aluminum frame: 0.20" (5mm)
thick – ensures parallelism of spindles
for consistent print quality
⇒
⇒
NEW metal die-cast base withstands
harsh industrial conditions
NEW Metal media cover with enlarged
clear window : easy to view supplies
Printing Specifications
•
•
•
203 dpi resolution (8 dots/mm)
- Dot size (W x L):
0.0049" x 0.0049" (0.125mm x 0.125mm)
300 dpi resolution (12 dots/mm)
- Dot size (W x L):
0.0033" x 0.0039" (0.084mm x 0.099mm)
First dot location measured from inside
media backing edge:
•
•
NEW Die-cast print mechanism with head
open lock withstands general wear & tear
and facilitates media loading
NEW Standard LCD control panel: Back-lit, 2
line, 16 characters w/ full menu to change
set-up options
•
•
•
NEW Charcoal grey form design for
improved smudge resistance
0.10" ±.04" (2.5mm, not to exceed -.5mm
+1.0mm)
Maximum print width: 4.09" (104mm)
Maximum non-continuous and continuous
media print length:
Brady® printer driver for Windows™ 3.X and
95/98/NT 2000 operating systems
NEW BradyConnect™ - the revolutionary
real-time connectivity control solution:
•
•
203 dpi
100"
300 dpi
49"
⇒
WebView / Alert – (requires optional
ZebraNet™ PrintServer II)
ZBI™ - Programming Language
Interpreter for translation of foreign data
streams
/2540mm
/1245mm
⇒
•
•
Media registration tolerance:
Vertical ≤ ±0.039" (±1.0mm) on non-
continuous media Horizontal ≤ ±0.039"
(±1.0mm) within a roll of media
•
Programmable print speeds:
- 203 dpi models = 2.0" (51mm) through 10"
(254mm) per second in 1" increments
- 300 dpi model = 2.0" (51mm) through 6"
(152mm) per second in 1" increments
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Media Specifications
Font Specifications
•
•
Maximum label length: 39" (991mm)
Media type: continuous, die-cut, tags, black-
mark
Media web width (label and liner):
1.0" (25.4mm) to 4.50" (114mm)
* NOTE: Value-Peel max width: 4.38"
(111mm)
Minimum label length:
- Rewind mode: 0.25"(6,35 mm) (200MVP)/
.125” (3,17mm)(300MVP)
203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Matrix
Minimum
Char. Size
(H x W)
(in dots)
Maximum
C.P.I.
33.9
22.6
16.9
10.1
12.7
4.2
•
•
Fonts
A
(H x W)
9 x 5
Type†
U-L-D
U
U-L-D
OCR-B
U-L-D
U-L-D
OCR-A
SYMBOL
U-L-D
.044" x .029"
.054" x .044"
.088" x .059"
.138" x .098"
.128" x .079"
.295" x .236"
.103" x .093"
.118" x .118"
variable
B
11 x 7
C,D
E
F
G
H
18 x 10
28 x 15
26 x 13
60 x 40
21 x 13
24 x 24
Variable
- Peel mode: 1.0" (25.4mm)
- Tear-off mode: 0.25" (200MVP)/ .125”
(300MVP)
10.7
8.4
N/A
GS
Ø
- Cutter mode: 1.0" (25.4mm)
Media thickness (label and liner):
0.0023" (0.058mm) to 0.010" (0.25mm)
Maximum full-width media thickness for
cutter:
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Matrix
•
•
Minimum
Char. Size
(H x W)
(in dots)
Maximum
C.P.I.
50.0
33.3
25.0
11.5
18.8
6.3
Fonts
A
(H x W)
9 x 5
Type†
U-L-D
U
U-L-D
OCR-B
U-L-D
U-L-D
OCR-A
SYMBOL
U-L-D
.030" x .020"
.037" x .030"
.060" x .040"
.137" x .087"
.087" x .053"
.200" x .160"
.100" x .093"
.080" x .080"
variable
0.25mm (0.010")
Maximum media roll size:
B
11 x 7
•
•
C,D
E
F
G
H
18 x 10
41 x 20
26 x 13
60 x 40
30 x 19
24 x 24
Variable
8.0" (203mm) O.D. on a 3" (76mm) I.D. core
Maximum fan-fold pack size:
8.0"L (203mm) x 4.5"W (114mm) x 6.2"H
(157mm)
Gap and notch sensing standards:
- Interlabel gap: 2 - 4mm, preferably 2.54mm
- Sensing notch: 0.25"W (6mm) x 0.12"L
(3mm)
10.7
12.5
N/A
GS
Ø
•
† U - Uppercase
L - Lowercase
D - Descenders
•
•
•
Bitmap fonts A through H and GS symbols
are expandable up to 10 times, height and
width independent
- Sensing hole: 0.125" (3mm) diameter
Ribbon Specifications
Smooth scalable font Ø (CG Triumvirate™
Bold Condensed) is expandable dot-by-dot,
height and width independent
•
•
•
Ribbon width: 2.00" (51mm) to 4.33"
(110mm)
IBM® Code Page 850 International
Characters
Standard Lengths: 984' (300m) or 1476'
(450m)
Maximum ribbon roll size:
3.2" (81.3mm) O.D. on a 1.0" (25.4mm) I.D.
core
Bar Code Symbologies &
Specifications
•
Ribbon wound coated-side out
•
Bar code modulus "X" dimension:
- Picket fence (non-rotated) orientation:
203 dpi = 4.9 mil to 49 mil
300 dpi = 3.3 mil to 33 mil
- Ladder (rotated) orientation:
203 dpi = 4.9 mil to 49 mil
300 dpi = 3.9 mil to 39 mil
•
•
Bar code ratios: Dot selectable from 2:1 to
3:1
Linear bar codes: Code 11, Code 39, Code
93 (USS-93), Code 128 with subsets A/B/C
and UCC Case Codes, ISBT-128, UPC-A,
UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2 or
5 digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet,
Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved
2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar
2-dimensional bar codes: Codablock, PDF-
417, Code 49, DataMatrix, Maxicode, QR
Code and Micro PDF-417.
•
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Electrical Specifications
Zebra Programming Language®
(ZPL® and ZPL II®)
•
Auto-detectable (PFC compliant) 90-
265VAC, 48-62 Hz, 5A fused power supply
Agency approvals: UL 1950, CISPR 22
(class B), EN60950, EN500824, CSA 22.2
No. 950-95, Canadian Doc. (class A), FCC
(class B), CE compliance
•
•
•
Communicates in printable ASCII characters
Compatible with mainframe, mini, and PC
hosts
•
Downloadable objects include graphics,
scalable and bitmap fonts, label templates
and formats
Physical Specifications
•
•
•
•
•
Height: 13.32" (338mm)
Width: 10.93" (278mm)
Depth: 18.69" (475mm)
Weight: 32.4lbs. (15kg)
Shipping Weight: 49 lbs (22kg)
•
•
•
Adjustable print cache
Data compression
Automatic memory allocation for format while
printing
•
•
•
•
Automatic serialisation of fields
Format inversion (white on black)
Mirror-image printing
Four position field rotation (0º, 90º, 180º,
270º)
Environmental Specifications
•
Operating environment:
Thermal transfer = 40º to 104ºF (5º to 40ºC)
Thermal direct = 32º to 104ºF (0º to 40ºC)
20% to 85% non-condensing R.H.
Storage/Transportation environment:
-40º to 140ºF (-40º to 60ºC)
•
•
Slew command
Programmable label quantities with print,
pause, cut control
•
•
•
Status messages to host upon request
ZBI™ (Zebra BASIC Interpreter) –
accessible on MVP Series Printers:
5% to 85% non-condensing R.H.
Preventative Maintenance
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
Interpreting program module that sits
between the communication ports and
the ZPLII processing engine
Can be used to convert non-ZPL printer
programming language to ZPL
commands
Direct interface to peripheral devices
such as bar-code scanners, weight
scales, and keyboards
Brady recommends cleaning the printer on a
regular basis using standard Brady printer parts
and cleaning supplies. Consult your User’s Guide
for further details.
•
Cleaning:
The exterior is cleaned with a lint-free cloth,
and if necessary, a mild detergent solution or
desktop cleaner. Interior components
(printhead, platen roller, media sensor, peel
bar, ribbon and media paths) are cleaned
with alcohol or blown air to remove any
particles.
Based on ANSI BASIC computer
language
Communications Specifications
•
•
Bi-directional parallel interface (supports
IEEE 1284 in “nibble mode”)
High-speed serial interfaces:
- RS-232C, RS422 and RS485 with DB25F
connector
- Configurable baud rate (600 - 38.4kB),
parity,
and data bits. Stop bits at 1 or 2.
- Software (XON/XOFF) or hardware
(DTR/DSR)
•
•
Lubrication:
All mechanical parts are self-lubricating and do not
require additional lubrication.
Print Registration:
Media registration and minimum label length are
affected by media type and width, ribbon type and
print speed. Performance improves as these
factors are optimised. Brady recommends always
qualifying any application with thorough testing
communication handshake protocols
•
ZebraNet® Print Server II - ethernet network
print server (10BASE-T)
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III. FEATURES, BENEFITS & SPECIFICATIONS
200 Me
NEW
NEW
200MVP
300MVP
STANDARD FEATURES
List Price
2375€/3032€
1795€
2125€
Max. Print Speed (ips)
Resolution (dots/mm)
2-6 ips (51-152mm)
2-10 ips (51-254mm)
203 dpi (8dots/mm)
2-6 ips (51-152mm)
300 dpi (12dots/mm)
Std 203 (8mm) / 152 dpi
option (6mm) / 300 dpi
(12mm)($600)
Print Width (max. in.)
Max. Print Length (Std In.)
Transmissive Sensor
4.09" (104mm)
106”(2692mm)
STD
4.09" (104mm)
105” (2667mm)
STD- moveable
4.09" (104mm)
105” (2667mm)
STD- moveable
Transmissive Sensor /
Reflective Option
Reflective & Transmissive
Sensor
Reflective & Transmissive
Sensor
Dot History Control
Bitmapped Fonts
Scalable Fonts
YES
YES
YES
9 Standard
9 Standard
9 Standard
CG Triumvirate Bold
CG Triumvirate Bold
CG Triumvirate Bold
Standard / 12 additional Standard / Font Pack Option Standard / Font Pack Option
available w/ EPROM
option
Frame Construction / Weight
LCD Display
Metal / 55 lbs. (25kg)
Metal / 32lbs (15kg)
Metal / 32lbs (15kg)
STD
STD
STD
ROM (Firmware)
Flash
Flash
Flash
Standard DRAM
Std. Flash Memory
2D Symbologies
4MB (2MB User Available) 4MB (2MB User Available)
4MB(750K User Available) 2MB (Used by Firmware)
4MB (2MB User Available)
2MB (Used by Firmware)
PDF417, Code49,
Maxicode, Codablock,
Datamatrix, QR
Maxicode, PDF417,
MicroPDF, Code49,
Codablock, Datamatrix, QR Codablock, Datamatrix, QR
Maxicode, PDF417,
MicroPDF, Code49,
Calibration
Connectivity
Auto-calibration
Serial & Bi-directional
Parallel
Auto-calibration
Serial & Bi-directional
Parallel
Auto-calibration
Serial & Bi-directional
Parallel
Power Supply
Broad range 90-265V
Broad range 90-265V
Broad range 90-265V
OPTIONS
DRAM Upgradeable to:
Optional Asian Fonts:
NO (4MB Standard)
NO (4MB Standard)
NO (4MB Standard)
YES – individual EPROM YES – w/ 1MB flash & Font YES – w/ 1MB flash & Font
purchase @ cost per font
type
Pack Option
Pack Option
Flash Memory Upgrade:
Peel
NONE
1,2MB and 8MB Flash Option 1,2MB and 8MB Flash Option
YES – Full label & liner YES – full roll w/ liner-take-up YES – full roll w/ liner-take-up
spindle option
YES – Option
YES – Option
YES – Option
spindle option
YES – Option
YES – Option
YES – Option
Rewind
YES
YES
YES
Cutter
Ethernet
Removable/Bi-Fold Door
Footprint (H x W x L):
NO
NO / NO
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
NO / NO
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
15.5" x 11.2" x 19.5"
(394 x 283 x 459 mm)
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90XiIII+
NEW
300MVP
STANDARD FEATURES
List Price
4495€
2-8ips (51-203mm)
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
3.4" (86mm)
2125€
2-6ips (51-152mm)
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
4.09" (104mm)
105" (2667mm)
STD
Max. Print Speed (ips)
Resolution (dots/mm)
Print Width (max. in.)
Max. Print Length (Std In.)
Transmissive Sensor
80" (2032mm)
STD
Reflective/Transmissive
Sensor
Reflective/Transmissive
Sensor
Dot History Control
Bitmapped Fonts
Scalable Fonts
YES
YES
9 Standard
9 Standard
CG Triumvirate Bold
Standard
CG Triumvirate Bold
Standard / Font Pack Option
Frame Construction / Weight
LCD Display
Metal / 50lbs (23kg)
Metal / 32lbs (15kg)
STD
STD
ROM (Firmware)
Flash
Flash
Standard DRAM
Std. Flash Memory
2D Symbologies
16MB
2MB
4MB (2MB User Available)
2MB (Used by Firmware)
Maxicode, PDF417,
MicroPDF, Code49,
Codablock, Datamatrix,
QR
Maxicode, PDF417,
MicroPDF, Code49,
Codablock, Datamatrix, QR
Calibration
Connectivity
Auto-calibration
Serial or bi-directional
Auto-calibration
Serial & Bi-directional
Parallel
USB
Parallel, Twinax, Coax, DBF
Applicator interface
Power Supply
OPTIONS
Broad range 90-265V
Broad range 90-265V
NO (4MB Standard)
DRAM Upgradeable to:
Optional Asian Fonts:
YES
YES – w/ 1MB flash & Font
Pack Option
Flash Memory Upgrade:
Peel
NONE
1,2MB and 8MB Flash Option
YES – Full label & liner YES – full roll w/ liner-take-up
option
spindle option
YES – Option
YES – Option
YES – Option
Rewind
YES – Option
YES – Option
YES – Option
Cutter
Ethernet
Removable/Bi-Fold Door
Footprint (H x W x L):
NO/YES -Option
15.5" x 9.2" x 19.5"
NO / NO
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
(394 x 232 x 495 mm)
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Brady MVP Series versus CAB A3
CAB is a German
manufacturer of bar
code label printers,
applicators and
BRADY vs. CAB
Brady
CAB
A3
MVP Series
specialised cutting
machines. They have a
strong reputation in
Europe for
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal
Print Width, max.
manufacturing hi-
DT / TT
DT / TT
quality/performance
products. However, the
performance capabilities
of the MVP series still
provide more value-add,
as evidenced below.
4.09" (104mm)
4.09" (104mm)/4.26"
(108.4mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM
Dots/Inch, std
105" (2667mm)
105" (2667mm)
40” (1000mm)
40" (1000mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)/ 300 DPI 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) / 300 DPI
(12 dots/mm)
(12 dots/mm)
Max Print Speed
2" - 10" / sec
6 IPS (150mm/sec.)/ 8 IPS
(200mm/sec.)
Disadvantages of
CAB A3 vs. Brady
MVP Series
(51mm - 254mm)
Standard
Auto-Calibration
Standard
NO
•
Max 10 ips print
speed on MVP
series versus 8
ips on A3.
Connectivity & Control Solution
BradyConnect - Standard
Standard
Scalable Fonts Resident
MEDIA FEATURES
Standard
Liner Width, max.
min.
4.5" (114mm)
1.0" (25mm)
39" (991mm)
4.7" (120mm)
0.47" (12mm)
•
The MVP 300
prints on smaller
label heights.
According to the
Brady standard
formats
Label Length, max.
40” (1000mm)
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off)
0.25” (6.35mm 200dpi),
0.125” (3.18mm300dpi)
/ 1.0 (25mm)
0.19” (5mm) / 1.0 (25mm)
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting
8.0" (203mm)
1476' (450m)
8.0" (203mm)
1182' (360m)
Max Ribbon Length
OPTIONS
•
The MVP series
offers
Tear-Off
Standard
YES - Option
YES - Option
YES - Option
Standard
Standard
YES – Option
N/A
Peel-Off
BradyConnect
remote
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License
Cutter
YES - Option
YES
connectivity and
control solution
(standard). A
feature
LCD Display
Rewind
YES - Option
1, 2MB & 8MB Flash
YES - Option
Up to 64MB (compact flash)
Additional RAM (up to)
OTHER
currently not
available on the
A3 printers.
Standard RAM
Processor / Buffer
Interface
4MB DRAM
32 bit
8MB DRAM
32-bit
Serial
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES-Option
Metal
•
Higher list price
on A3-200 dpi
compared to
Zebra’s Z4M
price-
Parallel
Ethernet
Shell & Case Construction
Weight
32lbs (15kg)
22 lbs.(10kg)
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
10.7" x 9.5" x 17.5"
performance
value.
Size (H" x W" x L")
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
(274 x 242 x 446mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE
1795€/2125€
1830€/2080€
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Brady MVP Series versus Argox 3000
ARGOX, founded in 1996 in
Taiwan, is an engineering
oriented provider of
BRADY vs. Argox
Brady
Argox
3000
systems & solutions for
computer based barcode
labelling systems. Their
mission is to bring her
leading innovation and first-
rate productivity into the
Auto ID industry with a
commitment - to be the
most competitive and
reliable supplier of desktop
label printers.
MVP Series
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal
Print Width, max.
DT / TT
DT / TT
4.1" (104mm)
4.09" (104mm)
105" (2667mm)
105" (2667mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM
Dots/Inch, std
30" (736mm)
Disadvantages of
Argox 3000 vs.
Brady MVP Series
30" (736mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)/ 300
DPI (12 dots/mm)
300 DPI (12 dots/mm)
•
MVP series offers
BradyConnect remote
connectivity and
control solution
(standard).
Max Print Speed
2" - 10" / sec
(51mm - 254mm)
Standard
2” – 6” / sec
(51mm - 152mm)
Unknown
NO
Auto-Calibration
Connectivity & Control Solution
BradyConnect - Standard
Standard
Scalable Fonts Resident
YES
MEDIA FEATURES
•
•
Max 10ips print speed
on MVP series versus
6ips on Argox 3000.
Liner Width, max.
min.
4.5" (114mm)
1.0" (25mm)
39" (991mm)
4.3" (110mm)
1.0" (25mm)
30" (736mm)
1.0 (25mm)
Label Length, max.
More 2D fonts on MVP
series compared to
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off)
0.25” (200dpi), .125”
(300dpi) / 1.0 (25mm)
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting
8.0" (203mm)
1476' (450m)
8.0" (203mm)
1180’ (360m)
Maxicode and PDF417
variety on Argox 3000.
Max Ribbon Length
OPTIONS
Tear-Off
Standard
YES – Option
YES – Option
YES – Option
Standard
Standard
YES – Option
Unknown
•
•
More standard DRAM
and upgradeable
Peel-Off
memory on MVP
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License
versus Argox 3000.
Hence ability to print
longer label formats.
Cutter
YES – Option
Standard
LCD Display
Rewind
YES – Option
1, 2MB & 8MB Flash
YES – Option
2MB DRAM
Additional RAM (up to)
OTHER
Brady offers
European, technical
support versus the
offshore capabilities of
Argox.
Standard RAM
Processor / Buffer
Interface
4MB DRAM
32 bit
512K DRAM
32-bit
Serial
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
YES – Option
YES – STD
NO
Parallel
Ethernet
Shell & Case Construction
Weight
Metal
32lbs (15kg)
25 lbs.(11kg)
13.3” x 10.9” x 18.7”
9.4” x 9.8” x 16”
Size (H” x W” x L”)
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
(240 x 250 x 408mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE
1795€/2125€
1900€
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Brady MVP Series versus Datamax I-4208
Datamax recently
BRADY vs. Datamax
Brady
Datamax
I-4208
introduced their E, I and W
class printers to streamline
their product line.
MVP Series
Disadvantages of
Datamax I-4208 vs.
Brady MVP Series
•
The MVP series offers
BradyConnect remote
connectivity and
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal
Print Width, max.
DT / TT
4.09" (104mm)
105" (2667mm)
105" (2667mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)/ 300
(12 dots/in)
DT / TT
control solution
(standard). A feature
currently not available
on Datamax printers.
4.09" (104mm)
99" (2,515mm)
99" (2,515mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM
Dots/Inch, std
•
Ribbon sensor on
Datamax senses
ribbon spindle
movement, whereby
MVP sensor looks for
presence of ribbon at
the printhead. Hence,
Datamax unit could
continue printing on
ribbon trailer causing
blank labels and data
loss to occur as well
as possible printhead
damage.
Max Print Speed
2" - 10" / sec
2-6 IPS
(51-152mm/sec.)
Standard
(51mm - 254mm)
Standard
Auto-Calibration
Connectivity & Control Solution
BradyConnect - Standard
Standard
NO
Scalable Fonts Resident
MEDIA FEATURES
Standard
Liner Width, max.
min.
4.5" (114mm)
1.0" (25mm)
39" (991mm)
4.65" (118mm)
1.0" (25.4mm)
99" (2,515mm)
0.25" (6mm)
Label Length, max.
•
•
8ips max. print speed
on I-4208 versus 10
ips on MVP series.
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off)
0.25” (200dpi), .125” (300dpi) /
1.0 (25mm)
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting
8.0" (203mm)
1476' (450m)
8" (203mm)
LED indicator lights
difficult to read versus
MVP series high
contrast LCD –
readable in either dim
or bright light.
Max Ribbon Length
OPTIONS
1,968' (600m)
Tear-Off
Standard
YES - Option
YES - Option
YES - Option
Standard
Standard
YES – Option
Unknown
Peel-Off
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License
Cutter
YES – Option
Standard
LCD Display
Rewind
YES - Option
1, 2MB & 8MB Flash
YES – Option
1MB Flash
Additional RAM (up to)
OTHER
Standard RAM
Processor / Buffer
Interface
4MB DRAM
32 bit
8MB STD (No Charge)
32-bit 66Mhz
Serial
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
Parallel
Ethernet
Shell & Case Construction
Weight
32lbs (15kg)
45 lbs. (20.5 kg.)
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
18.6" x 12.62" x 12.7"
Size (H" x W" x L")
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
(472 x 320 x 322mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE
1795€/2125€
1785€
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Brady MVP Series versus Intermec E4
The Intermec
Technologies name has
global recognition
coupled with a
Brady vs. Intermec
Brady
Intermec
E4
MVP Series
reputation for being a
one source supplier of
complete AIDC solutions
(e.g. systems provider
printers, labels, data
collection terminals,
etc). Compared to
Brady, their company
focus remains heavily
geared toward RF
systems and terminals –
and less on labels and
printers.
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal
Print Width, max.
DT / TT
4.09" (104mm)
DT / TT
4.09" (104mm)
Unknown
Print Length, max. w/std RAM
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM
Dots/Inch, std
105" (2667mm)
105" (2667mm)
Unknown
Disadvantages of
Intermec E4 vs.
Brady MVP Series
203 (8 dots/mm)/ 300 DPI opt
2" - 10" / sec
203 (8 dots/mm)
6 ips (152mm/ sec)
Max Print Speed
(51mm - 254mm)
Standard
•
•
•
Faster print speed
capability on MVP (up
to 10ips) versus 6ips
on the E4.
Auto-Calibration
NO
Connectivity & Control Solution
BradyConnect - Standard
EasyLan10I – Option
(Ethernet dependent)
Scalable Fonts Resident
MEDIA FEATURES
Standard
Standard
Plastic housing on
Intermec E4 versus
full metal enclosure
on MVP Series.
Liner Width,
max.
min.
4.5" (114mm)
1.0" (25mm)
39" (991mm)
4.5" (114mm)
0.4" (10mm)
Unknown
Label Length, max.
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off)
0.25” (200dpi), .125” (300dpi) /
1.0 (25mm)
Unknown
Standard LCD and
Ethernet option on
MVP versus no
Ethernet or LCD on
E4.
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting
8.0" (203mm)
1476' (450m)
6.0” (152mm)
656' (200m)
Max Ribbon Length
OPTIONS
Tear-Off
Standard
YES - Option
YES - Option
YES - Option
Standard
Standard
Standard
NO
•
•
No auto-calibration
feature on E4 versus
standard on Brady
MVP.
Peel-Off
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License
Cutter
YES - Option
NO
LCD Display
Rewind
The MVP series
offers BradyConnect
remote connectivity
and control solution
(standard).
YES - Option
1, 2 & 8MB Flash
Standard
1MB Flash
Additional RAM (up to)
OTHER
Standard RAM
Processor / Buffer
Interface
4 MB DRAM
32 bit
512K DRAM
32-bit
•
•
Full 8” roll capacity on
MVP series versus 6”
on Intermec E4.
Serial
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
YES – STD
YES – STD
NO
Parallel
Ethernet
More DRAM memory
on MVP series (2MB
versus 512K)
Shell & Case Construction
Weight
Plastic
32lbs (15kg)
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
10 lbs. (4.7kg.)
6.7" x 9.3" x 13.8"
Size (H" x W" x L")
enabling users to print
longer label formats
up to 105”.
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
(170 x 236 x 350mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE
1795€/2125€
1420€
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Brady MVP Series versus Printronix T-4204
Founded in 1974,
Printronix is an
acknowledged
BRADY vs.
Printronix
Brady
Printronix
Thermaline
T-4204
MVP Series
supplier and innovator
of line matrix printers
and continuous form
laser printers. Their
T5000 thermal printer
line expands their
product focus into the
realm thermal bar
coding.
PRINT FEATURES
Disadvantages of
Printronix T-4204
vs. Brady MVP
Series
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal
Print Width, max.
DT / TT
4.09" (104mm)
105" (2667mm)
105" (2667mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)/
300 (12 dots/mm)
2" - 10" / sec
DT / TT
4.09" (104mm)
45" (1143mm)
45" (1143mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM
Dots/Inch, std
•
Higher list price on
T4204 versus
affordable MVP
series.
Max Print Speed
6" / sec
(51mm - 254mm)
Standard
(152mm)
•
•
10ips print speed
on Z4M versus max
6 ips on T4204.
Auto-Calibration
NO
Optional– PrintNet Plus
NO
Connectivity & Control Solution
BradyConnect - Standard
Standard
Scalable Fonts Resident
MEDIA FEATURES
The MVP series
comes standard
with BradyConnect
remote connectivity
and control solution.
PrintNet Plus is
Liner Width,
max.
min.
4.5" (114mm)
1.0" (25mm)
39" (991mm)
4.5" (114mm)
1.0" (25.4mm)
45" (1143mm)
N/A
Label Length, max.
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off)
0.25” (200dpi), .125” (300dpi) /
1.0 (25mm)
optional on T4204
and limited to Java
platforms. Also,
does not include
ZBI function.
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting
8.0" (203mm)
1476’ (450m)
8" (203mm)
Max Ribbon Length
OPTIONS
1181' (360m)
Tear-Off
Standard
YES - Option
YES - Option
YES - Option
Standard
Standard
Standard
NO
Peel-Off
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License
•
•
NO auto-calibration
on T4204 versus
standard on MVP
Cutter
YES – Option
Standard
Standard
N/A
LCD Display
Rewind
YES - Option
1, 2 & 8MB Flash
Additional RAM (up to)
OTHER
Collapsible ribbon
release on MVP
series versus
Standard RAM
Processor / Buffer
Interface
4 MB DRAM
32 bit
4MB DRAM / 4MB Flash
32-bit
cumbersome core
to core system on
T4204
Serial
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
Parallel
•
More expandable
memory on Z4M
versus T-4204.
Ethernet
Shell & Case Construction
Weight
32lbs (15kg)
35 lbs. (16kg.)
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
12.2" x 9.3" x 15.75"
Size (H" x W" x L")
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
(310mm x236mm x 400mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE
1795€/2125€
2428€
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Brady MVP Series versus Sato CL408e
Sato’s business
philosophy is based on
the notion of
manufacturing rugged,
dependable bar code
printers for warehousing
and industrial
BRADY vs. Sato
Brady
Sato
MVP Series
CL408e
environments.
Disadvantages of
Sato CL408e vs.
Brady MVP Series
PRINT FEATURES
•
The MVP offers
BradyConnect
remote
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal
Print Width, max.
DT / TT
4.09" (104mm)
105" (2667mm)
105" (2667mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)
300 (12 dots/in)
2" - 10" / sec
DT / TT
4.10" (104mm)
14" (356mm)
49" (1249mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM
Dots/Inch, std
connectivity and
control solution
(standard).. A
feature currently
not available on
Sato printers.
Max Print Speed
2" - 6" / sec
(51mm - 152mm)
NO
(51mm - 254mm)
Standard
Auto-Calibration
Connectivity & Control Solution
BradyConnect - Standard
Standard
NO
•
•
No auto-calibration
on CL408e -
Scalable Fonts Resident
MEDIA FEATURES
Standard
instead dip
Liner Width, max.
min.
4.5" (114mm)
1.0" (25mm)
39" (991mm)
5.15" (131mm)
0.87" (22mm)
49" (1249mm)
Unknown
switches are
factory set at 1/8”
between labels.
Label Length, max.
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off)
0.25” (200dpi), .125” (300dpi) /
1.0 (25mm)
LCD standard on
CL408e but only
enables you to
receive error
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting
8.0" (203mm)
1476' (450m)
8.0" (203mm)
1476' (450m)
Max Ribbon Length
OPTIONS
messages, on-
line/off-line ready
signal and
Tear-Off
Standard
YES - Option
YES - Option
YES - Option
Standard
Standard
YES – Option
Unknown
YES – Option
Standard
Peel-Off
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License
Cutter
darkness settings
– all other
LCD Display
configurations are
dip switch
Rewind
YES - Option
1, 2MB & 8MB Flash
NO
Additional RAM (up to)
4MB Flash / 16 MB
PCMCIA-OPT
controlled.
OTHER
•
Made in Japan
(i.e. sourcing of
parts and technical
expertise may take
longer and be
more difficult to
obtain).
Standard RAM
Processor / Buffer
Interface
4MB DRAM
32 bit
18MB STD
32-bit RISC/133 MHz
Serial
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
YES – STD
IEEE/USB
YES – Option
Metal
Parallel
Ethernet
Shell & Case Construction
Weight
32lbs (15kg)
29 lbs. (13 kg.)
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
12.6" x 16.9" x 10.6"
Size (H" x W" x L")
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
(320 x429 x 269mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE
1795€/2125€
1582€
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Brady MVP Series versus TEC B-472
TEC Corporation is a
Japanese based
manufacturer of retail
and package delivery
systems and other
electronic systems
and components.
TEC’s AIDC product
offerings include
thermal bar code
printers and POS
terminals.
BRADY vs. TEC
Brady
TEC
MVP Series
B-472
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal
Print Width, max.
DT / TT
4.09" (104mm)
105" (2667mm)
105" (2667mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)
300 (12 dots/mm)
2" - 10" / sec
DT / TT
4.09" (104mm)
15" (384mm)
35" (896mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM
Dots/Inch, std
Disadvantages of
TEC B-472 vs.
Brady MVP Series
Max Print Speed
2" - 10" / sec
•
The MVP offers
(51mm - 254mm)
Standard
(51mm - 254mm)
BradyConnect
Auto-Calibration
NO
NO
NO
remote connectivity
and control solution
(standard).
Connectivity & Control Solution
BradyConnect - Standard
Standard
Scalable Fonts Resident
MEDIA FEATURES
Liner Width,
max.
min.
4.5" (114mm)
1.0" (25mm)
39" (991mm)
5.5" (140mm)
2.0" (51mm)
35" (896mm)
N/A
•
Scaleable fonts
standard in MVP
versus bitmap
variety on TEC B-
472.
Label Length, max.
min.
0.25” (200dpi), .125” (300dpi) /
1.0 (25mm)
(Tear / Peel-Off)
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting
8.0" (203mm)
1476' (450m)
8" (203mm)
Max Ribbon Length
OPTIONS
1968' (600m)
•
•
•
•
NO auto-calibration
on TEC B-472
Tear-Off
Standard
YES - Option
YES - Option
YES - Option
Standard
Standard
Standard
versus standard on
MVP series
Peel-Off
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License
Standard
Cutter
YES – Option
Standard
Slower 16-bit
processor on TEC
B-472 versus 32-bit
on MVP.
LCD Display
Rewind
YES - Option
1, 2MB & 8MB Flash
Standard
Additional RAM (up to)
OTHER
1MB RAM / 4MB PCMCIA
Less standard
Standard RAM
Processor / Buffer
Interface
4MB DRAM
32 bit
512 DRAM/ 256K Flash
16-bit
DRAM and Flash
memory on TEC
472 versus MVP.
Serial
YES – STD
YES – STD
YES – Option
Metal
YES
YES – Option
NO
Parallel
Made in Japan (i.e.
sourcing of parts
and technical
Ethernet
Shell & Case Construction
Weight
Metal
32lbs (15kg)
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
37 lbs. (17 kg.)
12.1" x 11.4" x 18.1"
expertise may take
longer and be more
difficult to obtain).
Size (H" x W" x L")
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
(308mm x291 x 460mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE
1795€/2125€
(NOTE: ALL product data based on manufacturers’ published spec sheets, which are subject to change
without notice. N/A or Unknown denotes data not found or available).
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