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