Specifications
MP Series: Compact4 & Compact4 Mobile
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Technical Specifications
Performance
• Direct thermal printing technology
• Resolution: 200 dpi (8 dots per mm) or 300 dpi optional
(12 dots per mm)
• Maximum print width: 4.1” (104 mm)
• Print speed: up to 4.9” (125 mm) per second
Barcodes, Fonts & Graphics
• 10 scalable fonts as standard: Univers Medium - Univers
Bold - Univers Condensed - Univers Condensed Bold -
CG Times - CG Times Italic - CG Times Bold - CG Times
Bold Italic - Letter
• Gothic Bold - Coronet
• Supports English and all European languages, including
Greek and Cyrillic characters
• Most current barcodes are available, including several two
dimensional and stacked barcodes: QR code, PDF 417,
Datamatrix, Maxicode, EAN 13, etc.
• Time and date symbols
Graphics
• Prints lines, boxes and frames: graphics in all four directions
• Can receive compressed graphics for fast Windows
printouts
Media
• Die cut labels, continuous roll, fanfold tickets and tags
• Minimum width: 1.58” (40 mm) - Maximum width: 4.5”
(115 mm) Minimum length: 0.39” (10 mm)
• Maximum length: unlimited
• Thickness: 0.0023” (58 μm) to 0.0071” (180 μm)
• Core diameter: minimum 1.57” (40 mm)
• Maximum label roll diameter: 3.9” (100 mm)
(Compact4 Mobile Only)
• Maximum label roll diameter: 5.9” (150 mm)
(Compact4 Only)
Programming
• Backwards compatible with the Markpoint MkII series
• Communication in printable ASCII characters
• File management for macros and graphics
• Field rotation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
• Status request
• 10 individual, programmable counters.
• Works with Unicode character set
Communication Interface
• Two serial interfaces, 300-115 200 bps
• USB interface
• Bi-directional Centronics (option)
• Ethernet: TCP/IP (LPD, R Telnet, FTP, Webserver)
Features
• Built-in real-time clock
• Unique printing method reduces memory need
and increases print cycle speed
• Built-in configuration program
Label Design Software
• MP Design, Codesoft, Label Matrix, Nice Label,
Labelview
• Most label design software using graphics mode
Physical Characteristics
• Height: 4.9” (125 mm ) Compact4 Mobile
• Height: 4.1” (105 mm ) Compact4
• Width: 9.1” (230 mm)
• Depth: 10.2” (260 mm)
• Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) Compact4 Mobile
• Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) Compact4
Electronics
• Operating system, stored in flash PROM, for easy
software upgrades
• Power requirements:
• 24-48 VDC ±15%, 75 VA (Compact4 Mobile Only)
• 110/240VAC ±15%, 50-60Hz, 150VA
(Compact4 Only)
• Standby current 6W
• 32-bit RISC Processor - 4 MB flash memory -
512 KB SRAM - 8 MB DRAM
Options/Upgrades
• Label peel-off kit
• Label taken sensor (LTS)
• Printhead Diagnostics (PHD) kit (only available
for 200 dpi)
• Bi-directional Centronics interface (with Adaptor
Accessory)
• Cutter (Compact4 Only)
Accessories
• Daisy chain cable
• Wall Mounting Kit (Compact4 Only)
• Tower Mounting Kit (Compact4 Only)
• Parallel Adaptor Cable
Environment
• Operating temperature range: 41°F to 104°F
(5°C to 40°C)
• Operating humidity: 20% to 85% non-condensing
relative humidity