Datamax 300MVP, 200MVP manual Brady vs. Printronix MVP Series, 4204, MB Dram

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Brady MVP Series versus Printronix T-4204

BRADY vs. Printronix			Brady	Printronix
			MVP Series	Thermaline
				T-4204
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal			DT / TT	DT / TT
Print Width, max.			4.09" (104mm)	4.09" (104mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM			105" (2667mm)	45" (1143mm)
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM			105" (2667mm)	45" (1143mm)
Dots/Inch, std			203 (8 dots/mm)/	203 (8 dots/mm)
			300 (12 dots/mm)
Max Print Speed			2" - 10" / sec	6" / sec (152mm)
			(51mm - 254mm)
Auto-Calibration			Standard	NO
Connectivity & Control		Solution	BradyConnect - Standard	Optional– PrintNet Plus
Scalable Fonts Resident			Standard	NO
MEDIA FEATURES
Liner Width,	max.		4.5" (114mm)	4.5" (114mm)
	min.		1.0" (25mm)	1.0" (25.4mm)
Label Length,	max.		39" (991mm)	45" (1143mm)
Peel-Off)	min.	(Tear /	0.25” (200dpi), 0.125” (300dpi)	N/A
			/ 1.0 (25mm)
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting			8.0" (203mm)	8" (203mm)
Max Ribbon Length			1476’ (450m)	1181' (360m)
OPTIONS
Tear-Off			Standard	Standard
Peel-Off			YES - Option	Standard
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License			YES - Option	NO
Cutter			YES - Option	YES – Option
LCD Display			Standard	Standard
Rewind			YES - Option	Standard
Additional RAM (up to)			1, 2 & 8MB Flash	N/A
OTHER
Standard RAM			4 MB DRAM	4MB DRAM / 4MB Flash
Processor / Buffer			32 bit	32-bit
Interface
Serial			YES – STD	YES – STD
Parallel			YES – STD	YES – STD
Ethernet			YES – Option	YES – Option
Shell & Case Construction			Metal	Metal
Weight			32lbs (15kg)	35 lbs. (16kg.)
Size (H" x W" x L")			13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"	12.2" x 9.3" x 15.75"
			(338 x 277 x 475 mm)	(310mm x236mm x 400mm)
	BASE UNIT LIST PRICE		1795 € / 2125 €	2428 €

Founded in 1974, Printronix is an acknowledged 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.

Disadvantages of Printronix T-4204 vs. Brady MVP Series

•Higher list price on T4204 versus affordable MVP series.

•10ips print speed on MVP versus max 6 ips on T4204.

•The MVP series comes standard with BradyConnect remote connectivity and control solution. PrintNet Plus is optional on T4204 and limited to Java platforms. Also, does not include ZBI function.

•NO auto-calibration on T4204 versus standard on MVP

•Collapsible ribbon release on MVP series versus cumbersome core to core system on T4204

•More expandable memory on MVP series versus T-4204.

MVP Series Product Guide - 28 - Competitive Analysis