Datamax 200MVP Brady vs. Intermec MVP Series, Disadvantages of Intermec E4 vs. Brady MVP Series

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Brady MVP Series versus Intermec E4

Brady vs. Intermec			Brady	Intermec
			MVP Series	E4
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)	Unknown
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM			105" (2667mm)	Unknown
Dots/Inch, std			203 (8 dots/mm) / 300 dpi opt	203 (8 dots/mm)
Max Print Speed			2" - 10" / sec (51mm – 254mm)	6 ips (152mm/sec)
Auto-Calibration			Standard	NO
Connectivity & Control		Solution	BradyConnect - Standard	EasyLan10I – Option
				(Ethernet dependent)
Scalable Fonts Resident			Standard	Standard
MEDIA FEATURES
Liner Width,	max.		4.5" (114mm)	4.5" (114mm)
	min.		1.0" (25mm)	0.4" (10mm)
Label Length,	max.		39" (991mm)	Unknown
/ Peel-Off)	min.	(Tear	0.25” (200dpi), 0.125” (300dpi) /	Unknown
			1.0 (25mm)
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting			8.0" (203mm)	6.0” (152mm)
Max Ribbon Length			1476' (450m)	656' (200m)
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	NO
Rewind			YES - Option	Standard
Additional RAM (up to)			1, 2 & 8MB Flash	1MB Flash
OTHER
Standard RAM			4 MB DRAM	512K DRAM
Processor / Buffer			32 bit	32-bit
Interface
Serial			YES – STD	YES – STD
Parallel			YES – STD	YES – STD
Ethernet			YES – Option	NO
Shell & Case Construction			Metal	Plastic
Weight			32lbs (15kg)	10 lbs. (4.7kg.)
Size (H" x W" x L")			13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"	6.7" x 9.3" x 13.8"
			(338 x 277 x 475 mm)	(170 x 236 x 350mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE			1795 € / 2125 €	1420 €

The Intermec Technologies name has global recognition coupled with a reputation for being a one source supplier of complete AIDC solutions (e.g. systems provider printers, labels, data collection terminals, etc). Compared to Brady, their company focus remains heavily geared toward RF systems and terminals – and less on labels and printers.

Disadvantages of Intermec E4 vs. Brady MVP Series

•Faster print speed capability on MVP (up to 10ips) versus 6ips on the E4.

•Plastic housing on Intermec E4 versus full metal enclosure on MVP Series.

•Standard LCD and Ethernet option on MVP versus no Ethernet or LCD on E4.

•No auto-calibration feature on E4 versus standard on Brady MVP.

•The MVP series offers BradyConnect remote connectivity and control solution (standard).

•Full 8” roll capacity on MVP series versus 6” on Intermec E4.

•More DRAM memory on MVP series (2MB versus 512K) enabling users to print longer label formats up to 105”.

MVP Series Product Guide - 27 - Competitive Analysis