Brady 300MVP Brady MVP Series versus Printronix T-4204, MVP Series Product Guide, Page, Options

Brady MVP Series versus Printronix T-4204

BRADY vs.		Brady	Printronix
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
		(51mm - 254mm)	(152mm)
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)
	min.	0.25” (200dpi), .125” (300dpi) /	N/A
(Tear / Peel-Off)		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 Z4M 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 Z4M versus T-4204.

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