Brady MVP Series versus Argox 3000
BRADY vs. Argox | Brady | Argox | ||
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| MVP Series | 3000 | |
PRINT FEATURES |
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Direct thermal, Direct Thermal | DT / TT | DT / TT | ||
Print Width, max. | 4.09" (104mm) | 4.1" (104mm) | ||
Print Length, max. w/std RAM | 105" (2667mm) | 30" (736mm) | ||
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM | 105" (2667mm) | 30" (736mm) | ||
Dots/Inch, std |
| 203 (8 dots/mm)/ 300 | 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) | |
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Max Print Speed | 2" - 10" / sec | 2” – 6” / sec | ||
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| (51mm - 254mm) | (51mm - 152mm) | |
Standard | Unknown | |||
Connectivity & Control Solution | BradyConnect - Standard | NO | ||
Scalable Fonts Resident | Standard | YES | ||
MEDIA FEATURES |
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Liner Width, | max. | 4.5" (114mm) | 4.3" (110mm) | |
| min. | 1.0" (25mm) | 1.0" (25mm) | |
Label Length, | max. | 39" (991mm) | 30" (736mm) | |
| min. | 0.25” (200dpi), .125” | 1.0 (25mm) | |
(Tear / | (300dpi) / 1.0 (25mm) |
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Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting | 8.0" (203mm) | 8.0" (203mm) | ||
Max Ribbon Length | 1476' (450m) | 1180’ (360m) | ||
OPTIONS |
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| Standard | Standard | ||
| YES – Option | YES – Option | ||
YES – Option | Unknown | |||
Cutter |
| YES – Option | YES – Option | |
LCD Display |
| Standard | Standard | |
Rewind |
| YES – Option | YES – Option | |
Additional RAM (up to) | 1, 2MB & 8MB Flash | 2MB DRAM | ||
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Standard RAM |
| 4MB DRAM | 512K DRAM | |
Processor / Buffer | 32 bit | |||
Interface |
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Serial | YES – STD | YES – Option | ||
Parallel | YES – STD | YES – STD | ||
Ethernet | YES – Option | NO | ||
Shell & Case Construction | Metal | Metal | ||
Weight |
| 32lbs (15kg) | 25 lbs.(11kg) | |
Size (H” x W” x L”) | 13.3” x 10.9” x 18.7” | 9.4” x 9.8” x 16” | ||
(338 x 277 x 475 mm) | (240 x 250 x 408mm) | |||
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BASE UNIT LIST PRICE | 1795€/2125€ | 1900€ | ||
ARGOX, founded in 1996 in Taiwan, is an engineering oriented provider of 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.
Disadvantages of Argox 3000 vs. Brady MVP Series
•MVP series offers BradyConnect remote connectivity and control solution (standard).
•Max 10ips print speed on MVP series versus 6ips on Argox 3000.
•More 2D fonts on MVP series compared to Maxicode and PDF417 variety on Argox 3000.
•More standard DRAM and upgradeable memory on MVP versus Argox 3000. Hence ability to print longer label formats.
•Brady offers European, technical support versus the offshore capabilities of Argox.
MVP Series Product Guide | Page 24 | Competitive Analysis |
