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Competitive Overview
Competitive Overview:
Key competitors in the mid-range industrial printer category for I-Class Mark II printers are: Zebra’s ZM400,
Intermec’s PM4i, Sato’s CL408e-412e, and Printronix’s T4M.
Complete side by side comparisons are in the tables to follow. Below is a list of key benefits that the
I-Class Mark II printers offer over many of our competitors:
•20% Faster Print Speed – I-Class Mark II easily keeps up with high speed label demand applications,
boasting 20% better print speed accuracy than the nearest competitor in its class.
• 44% Faster Processing – I-Class Mark II printers can process unique label data such as 2D
bar codes, 44% faster than competition. Printer throughput is fastest in the mid range industrial printers
in the industry.
•61% Lower Power Consumption – I-Class Mark II delivers 61 % lower power consumption than
competition at 50% print density.
•2.5 Times Faster Replacement Time For Printheads – The I-Class Mark II is designed for wide access to
the printhead for quick replacement of printheads. Replacement can be completed 2.5 times faster than
competition.
•50% More Memory – I-Class Mark II leads the competition offering 64 MB Flash and 32 MB DRAM as a
standard feature, more than enough to retain all necessary codes when the printer is turned back on.
•OPTIMedia feature – Reduces set-up time by enabling the printer to automatically adjust to optimum heat
and speed setting to produce the best print quality
•Connectivity – I-Class Mark II offers the best connectivity. Printers come standard with serial, parallel, and
USB, along with optional LAN, W-LAN, USB Host ports, and SDIO, giving user’s flexibility in integration.
•Rugged – Construction of I-Class Mark II features precision die-cast aluminum frame, base and gear
driven design.
• IntelliSEAQ – Printheads with proactive diagnostic capabilities to access printhead performance
and history are a standard feature. ECO IntelliSEAQ printheads have improved abrasion resistance for
longer life.
•Split ribbon hub–designallowsproperbacktensionforallsizesofribbon.Uniquecollapsibleribbontake
up hub for simple loading and unloading of ribbons.
•Supplies loading diagram – is embossed into the frame for operator’s convenience. Color coded
componentcuesthatcanbemovedoradjustedaregreenandeasilyrecognizable.