Datamax E-Class Mark III Heat Shrink Tubing and Label Printer

DataMax-O’neill Thermal Desktop E-Class Mark III Barcode Printers

Specifications at-a-glance

Specifications at-a-glance
• Direct thermal, thermal transfer (optional)
• Available in four distinct models: Basic, Advanced, Professional, Professional+
• 4.25” (108 mm) @ 203dpi (8 dots/mm); 4.16”(106 mm) @ 300dpi (12 dots/mm) maximum print width
• 6 ips [152 mm/s] maximum print speed
• 203 dpi [8 dots/mm], 300 dpi [12 dots/mm] optional resolution
• Basic: Serial RS232, USB 2.0
• Advanced: Serial RS232, USB 2.0, Parallel bi-directional, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
• Professional and Professional+: Serial RS232, USB 2.0, Parallel bi-directional, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, USB Host, 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN (optional), Bluetooth v2.0 (optional)

These entry level printers were designed to used in many different types of industries and applications including manufacturing (labels for products, repair tracking, etc), retail (item labels, return labels, specials), health industry (specimens, patient ID, pharmacy, etc), postal service (shipping labels, tracking, etc). The printers are small, reliable, inexpensive, and have features/options that are found on many higher level devices. They are also easy to use and inexpensive to maintain.

The E-class Mark III thermal barcode printers have an interactive LCD screen with an ability to quickly add-on large volume of media. There is also a larger capacity ribbon roll leader to more cost-effective increased productivity.

In addition, the E-class has four different models with different features so you do not have to spend more money on features that do not suit your business. That said all of the E-Class Mark III printers have the following features:
Durable construction
Wrap around viewing of the media allowing the operator to see the level of remaining media without stopping the printing
Well sealed construction of LCD preventing spills/dirt from harming the user control
Less expensive costs to run including the ribbon with large 1 inch core ribbons which are standard in comparison to the usual desktop ribbons. Also less wasted media given one label can be printed at a time in comparison to laser or inkjet printers where unprinted labels are often thrown away
Allows large medial roll which allows for increase productivity and decreased down time especially on Professional + Model.
Easy to service with no experience or tools needed to replace the printhead and roller
Makes replacing other printers easy or installing new ones with many language emulations included as well as different connectivity choices. These E-class Mark III printers understand many printer languages allowing for easy integration
Handles the use of sticky labels well and doesn’t require cleaning and servicing all the time

E-Class Mark III Basic- It is able to be used for many popular applications. The connectivity is by USB and serial ports. The basic model also has the added options of thermal transfer, label peeler and 300dpi.

E-Class Mark III Advanced- This upgraded model allows for network communications and increased speed. More media options are also allowed. In addition to the Basic features there are Ethernet and parallel connectivity ports, and a changeable in position media index sensor.

Professional- This model is meant for more advanced applications which need an improved level interface options, better performance and wireless capabilities. There is an advanced display with navigational menu, clock, sound alarm, USB Host connectivity. The print speed is faster than the advanced model at 6ips(152mm/s) at 203dpi or 5ips (127mm/s) @300dpi. There is also an optional wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity.
Professional+ This model is recommended for jobs that need a very large internal media capacity. It has all the benefits of the Professional model but includes a large internal roll, and a lock on the cabinet

• E-Class carries a 1-year or one million inch (whichever comes first) warranty on the printhead and rollers.
• All other parts are covered for 3-years or three million inches