Dy-Mark (Aust) launches Datamax M-Class Mark II series printer
Dy-Mark (Aust) has launched the Datamax M-Class Mark II, a compact, rugged printer series. The M Class Mark II series is designed to provide ease-of-use and a lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
“The M-Class series is designed with a smaller footprint, making them ideal for users who need the power of an industrial printer, but need to consider space limitations within their production environment. The solid die-cast metal construction, large graphical display and modular design set the M-Class printer family a step above competitors,” Mark Luft said.
The Datamax M-Class Mark II series printer offers:
- Reduced total cost of ownership due to its easy-to-maintain components
- A broad range of connectivity to meet diverse application requirements
- The ability to easily-integrate the printers into any network
- Designed for any level of user with modern easy-to-navigate LCD graphics display for menu viewing and printer function control
- UHF and HF RFID configurations for current or future requirements protect the printer investment
“Contributing to the low TCO is Datamax’s exclusive IntelliSEAQ technology that helps optimise print quality, increase uptime and extend the life of the printhead. In addition, the unique DMXNet Manager offers the ability to status, configure and support the M-Class printers remotely across a network,” he said.
The Datamax M-Class Mark II series printers can print labels from 6 to 10 inches per second with 203 dots per inch resolution and can print labels from 19mm up to 118mm wide.
“The printer’s solid cast metal chassis and durable steel cabinet offer rugged and reliable performance. The easy-to-use graphical display makes navigation through the menus quick and simple for any level user and the modular design offers the flexibility to quickly replace parts in the field or install options to meet changing business requirements,” he said.
The modular design of the Datamax M-Class Mark II series printer makes maintenance and part replacement easy, and the flexible design allows a variety of options to be upgraded in the field.
M-Class Mark II options
Thermal Transfer
This is a printing method that uses ribbon to produce good image clarity. This option must be specified for use with either ‘coated side in’ ribbon or ‘coated side out’ ribbon.
Media Cutter
This is a rotary-type mechanism to automatically cut material with a maximum thickness of .010” (.254mm) into minimum lengths of 1.25 inches (31.8mm).
Peel and Present Mechanism
This is an output control device that automatically separates printed labels from the backing material and allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal of a previously printed label. Minimum label length is 1.5 inches (38mm).
Internal Rewind
An internal mechanism to wind four-inch outer diameter rolls of printed labels, or the label backing material when using the Peel and Present option.
Present Sensor
This is an output control device that allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal of a previously printed label.
FLASH Memory Expansion (requires new main PCB)
An optional main PCB assembly is available with 4MB (M-4206), 8MB (M-4306), and 64M (M-4210) Flash memory expansion for International Language Printing Capability (ILPC) and/or additional fonts and graphics.
ILPC
The International Language Print Capability consisting of one of the following: CG-Times (western European) Scalable font, Kanji Gothic B Scalable font, Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font, Korean Hangul font.
External Ethernet Connectivity
The DMX100 External Print Server is an external Network Interface Controller (NIC) that enables the printer to provide Ethernet connectivity.
RFID -UHF & HF
The RFID option demonstrates the flexibility and protection against obsolescence provided by the modular design of Datamax M-Class printers. Built from the ground up, the RFID antenna is located inside the paper path to give a more precise read.
MCL
A software tool suite designed for data collection applications. Once enabled, the printer can accept input data from peripheral devices such as barcode scanners, weigh scales, and keyboards without the need of a host computer, requesting and sending data to locally resident lookup files or remote databases, enhancing communication capabilities within the system while reducing hardware investment.
9-Jun-2008