Brady 300MVP MVP Series Product Guide, Page, Competitive Analysis, Print Features, Media Features

Brady MVP Series versus CAB A3

BRADY vs. CAB		Brady	CAB
		MVP Series	A3
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal		DT / TT	DT / TT
Print Width, max.		4.09" (104mm)	4.09" (104mm)/4.26"
			(108.4mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM		105" (2667mm)	40” (1000mm)
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM		105" (2667mm)	40" (1000mm)
Dots/Inch, std		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
		(51mm - 254mm)	(200mm/sec.)
Auto-Calibration		Standard	Standard
Connectivity & Control Solution		BradyConnect - Standard	NO
Scalable Fonts Resident		Standard	Standard
MEDIA FEATURES
Liner Width,	max.	4.5" (114mm)	4.7" (120mm)
	min.	1.0" (25mm)	0.47" (12mm)
Label Length,	max.	39" (991mm)	40” (1000mm)
	min.	0.25” (6.35mm 200dpi),	0.19” (5mm) / 1.0 (25mm)
(Tear / Peel-Off)		0.125” (3.18mm300dpi)
		/ 1.0 (25mm)
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting		8.0" (203mm)	8.0" (203mm)
Max Ribbon Length		1476' (450m)	1182' (360m)
OPTIONS
Tear-Off		Standard	Standard
Peel-Off		YES - Option	YES – Option
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License		YES - Option	N/A
Cutter		YES - Option	YES - Option
LCD Display		Standard	YES
Rewind		YES - Option	YES - Option
Additional RAM (up to)		1, 2MB & 8MB Flash	Up to 64MB (compact flash)
OTHER
Standard RAM		4MB DRAM	8MB DRAM
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)	22 lbs.(10kg)
Size (H" x W" x L")		13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"	10.7" x 9.5" x 17.5"
		(338 x 277 x 475 mm)	(274 x 242 x 446mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE		1795€/2125€	1830€/2080€

CAB is a German manufacturer of bar code label printers, applicators and specialised cutting machines. They have a strong reputation in Europe for manufacturing hi- quality/performance products. However, the performance capabilities of the MVP series still provide more value-add, as evidenced below.

Disadvantages of CAB A3 vs. Brady MVP Series

•Max 10 ips print speed on MVP series versus 8 ips on A3.

•The MVP 300 prints on smaller label heights. According to the Brady standard formats

•The MVP series offers BradyConnect remote connectivity and control solution (standard). A feature currently not available on the A3 printers.

•Higher list price on A3-200 dpi compared to Zebra’s Z4M price- performance value.

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