MVP SERIES 200MVP & 300MVP THERMAL PRINTERS Product Guide May 2003
I. INTRODUCTION Product Introduction and Positioning Summary ....................................................1 II. PRINTER OVERVIEW General Features/Unique Characteristics .............................................................2 Operating Requirements .......................................................................................3 Label Dispensing/Print Requirements ...................................................................4 User Interface Controls ..............................
I. I NTRODUCTION Brady Corporation, the market leader in labelling solutions, is proud to introduce the newest members of the M Series family - the rugged, cost-effective, new 200MVP and 300MVP thermal transfer printers. The MVP series printers provide the best value in an industrial thermal transfer printer. Available in either 203 or 300 dpi, the MVP printers are easy to operate and loaded with features, including colour-coded operator cues and an LCD display.
II. P RINTER O VERVIEW The following sections are designed to quickly familliarise the user with the General Features, Operating Requirements, and Warranty Coverage of the Brady MVP series thermal printers. For more detailed product information, consult the MVP Series User’s Guide. A.
3. Foolproof Design / Simple Operation Regardless of a user’s level of experience or training, the 200MVP/300MVP printers are highly intuitive to operate. Standard features like an LCD display, colour-coded operator cues, auto-calibration and an auto-sensing power supply make system configuration and printer set-up easy. 4.
Custom Graphics/Logos The 200MVP/300MVP printer supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos. A non-Roman font license option is also available which enables various international fonts, including Serif, Sans Serif, Kanji, Hangul and Chinese, to be downloaded to the printer for specialised global applications.
3. PRINT SPECIFICATIONS / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Media Width: 1.0" (25mm) min. to 4.5" (114mm) max. on 200MVP or 300MVP Inter-Label Gap (Distance between labels): 0.08" (2mm) to 0.16" (4mm) (0.10" -.125” 2.5mm- 3.2mm Recommended) First Dot Location: 0.10" (2.5mm, not to exceed –0.5/+1.0mm) from inside edge of the media ±0.04mm Vertical Registration Drift: Not to exceed ± 0.0393" (1.0mm) Horizontal Registration Drift: Not to exceed ±0.0591" (1.5mm) Longitudinal Drift ± 0.0393" (1.
The LCD display is used in configuring the printer; selecting reports to be printed by the Brady printer which identify available fonts, bar code symbologies, images or formats stored in the printer; or a complete record of the printer’s configuration settings; and diagnostic tests or security passwords. The LCD display is also helpful in specifying error conditions and communicating to the operator when the condition has been corrected.
A/C POWER SWITCH /INDICATOR LIGHT The power switch is located at the back of the printer directly above the power cord as indicated by the diagram Figure 2. The power supply in the 200MVP/300MVP printer works over a broad voltage range ( 90 to 265 VAC ). The power indicator light on the display panel designates when the printer is powered on. AC power switch PAUSE BUTTON Activating the PAUSE key while the printer is printing will cause the printer to stop or pause once the current label is complete.
SETUP/EXIT The SETUP/EXIT key, as its name suggests, enters and exits the configuration mode. This also allows a configuration change to be saved temporarily, permanently or a default setting may be used. SELECT The SELECT key toggles the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-) keys between the “scroll mode” and the “change mode”. Press once to use the (+) or (-) keys to change the value of a selection. Press again to use the (+) and (-) keys to scroll through the menu items.
Tear-Off / Peel-Off Label Sensors: Tear-Off /Peel-Off sensors enable the user to work at their own pace and preferred mode of operation during the labelling process. Peel-Off mode instructs the printer to remove the label from its backing and wait until the label is removed by the user before issuing a new label. Tear-Off mode, similarly, allows individual or groups of labels to be torn-off the printer’s tear bar by pulling it down and away against the tear bar.
6. COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS The MVP series printers offer two convenient ways to interface with a host: (1) serial port connection or (2) parallel port connection. The following table highlights the printer configuration set-up for serial and parallel interface.
Bi-directional (36 Pin) – Centronics Parallel Printer Port Pinout: Pin # 1 2-9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 1930 31 32 3334 35 36 Description nStrobe/HostClk Data Bits 1-8 nAck/PtrClk Busy/Ptr Busy PError/Ack Data Req. Select/Xflag nAuto Fd/Host Busy Not Used Ground +5V@1A Ground nInit nFault/nData Avail Not used +5V thru 3.3K nSelectIn/1284 active The 8-bit parallel data interface supports bi-directional parallel communications in “nibble mode”.
7. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE For optimum performance of the 200MVP or 300MVP thermal printer, Brady recommends cleaning the printer on a regular basis using standard printer parts and Brady cleaning supplies. Consult the User’s Guide for specific details. • Cleaning: The exterior is cleaned with a lint-free cloth and if necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner.
C. PRINTER TOUR The Printer Overview Diagram below serves to orient the user as to the location of some of the 200MVP/300MVP feature capabilities mentioned throughout this section. 1. Media Access Cover 7. Printhead / Printhead Open Latch 2. Ribbon Take-Up Spindle 8. LCD Control Panel 3. Media Supply Unwind 9. Platen Roller 4. Media Supply Guide 10 Ribbon Supply Spindle 5. Media Guide/ Moveable Transmissive Sensor 11. Enlarged Media Window 6. Tear Plate 12.
D. WARRANTY INFORMATION The MVP series printers are covered under the following Brady general warranties. For complete Warranty Policy Information, refer to the 200MVP/300MVP User’s Guide. 1. GENERAL COVERAGE The MVP series printers are warranted against defects in material or workmanship for one year (12 months) from the date of purchase (with the exception of the printhead – see below).
III. FEATURES , BENEFITS & S PECIFICATIONS RUGGED CONSTRUCTION FEATURE NEW Die-Cast Aluminum Base / Frame FUNCTION Durable, metal construction Die-casting enables precision Mounting of the print mechanism and spindle, which enhances print accuracy and eliminates ribbon wrinkle. SALES CHANNEL ADVANTAGE END-USER BENEFIT Durable construction surrounds critical components providing printer longevity and reliability. Confidently sell Brady’s reliability within a wide range of operating environments.
High performance printhead and E3 (Element, Energy, Equalizer) Enhanced performance printhead combined with the sophisticated energy control system provides high quality printing over a range of speeds and materials.. Satisfies customer print quality requirements for bar codes, text and graphics. Balances printhead energy output for prolonged printhead life. Can confidently sell Brady’s reliable print quality over a range of print applications.
Supplies loading diagram embossed in the mainframe Simplified loading of supplies. Operator just follows the diagram. Media supply guide Convenient and requires no manual or training. The instructions are never lost nor wear off. Printhead assembly Media guide Media supply hanger Printhead open lever Reduces training requirements for media loading. Less support requirements-- user will always load the printer correctly.
Standard Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 203 dpi print resolution (8 dots/mm) or 300 dpi resolution (12 dots/mm), dependent upon model Firmware is FLASH resident/download upgradeable 3® Thin film print head with E Element Energy Control Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing of bar codes, text, and graphics ZPL® or ZPL II® programming language, selectable through software or front panel 32 bit RISC processor 4MB RAM memory (2MB User Available) Serial RS-232/422/485 and bi-directional parallel
Media Specifications • • • • • • • • • Maximum label length: 39" (991mm) Media type: continuous, die-cut, tags, blackmark Media web width (label and liner): 1.0" (25.4mm) to 4.50" (114mm) * NOTE: Value-Peel max width: 4.38" (111mm) Minimum label length: - Rewind mode: 0.25"(6,35 mm) (200MVP)/ .125” (3,17mm)(300MVP) - Peel mode: 1.0" (25.4mm) - Tear-off mode: 0.25" (200MVP)/ .125” (300MVP) - Cutter mode: 1.0" (25.4mm) Media thickness (label and liner): 0.0023" (0.058mm) to 0.010" (0.
Electrical Specifications Zebra Programming Language (ZPL® and ZPL II®) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ® Communicates in printable ASCII characters Compatible with mainframe, mini, and PC hosts Downloadable objects include graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, label templates and formats Adjustable print cache Data compression Automatic memory allocation for format while printing Automatic serialisation of fields Format inversion (white on black) Mirror-image printing Four position field rotation (0º, 90º, 18
III. F EATURES , BENEFITS & SPECIFICATIONS 200 Me NEW NEW 200MVP 300MVP STANDARD FEATURES List Price 2375€/3032€ 1795€ 2125€ Max. Print Speed (ips) 2-6 ips (51-152mm) 2-10 ips (51-254mm) 2-6 ips (51-152mm) Resolution (dots/mm) Std 203 (8mm) / 152 dpi option (6mm) / 300 dpi (12mm)($600) 203 dpi (8dots/mm) 300 dpi (12dots/mm) Print Width (max. in.) 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm) Max. Print Length (Std In.
90XiIII+ NEW 300MVP STANDARD FEATURES List Price 4495€ 2125€ Max. Print Speed (ips) 2-8ips (51-203mm) 2-6ips (51-152mm) Resolution (dots/mm) 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) Print Width (max. in.) 3.4" (86mm) 4.09" (104mm) 80" (2032mm) 105" (2667mm) Max. Print Length (Std In.
Brady MVP Series versus CAB A3 B R A D Y vs. CAB Brady MVP Series CAB is a German manufacturer of bar CAB A3 code label printers, applicators and specialised cutting machines. They have a strong reputation in Europe for PRINT FEATURES Direct thermal, Direct Thermal DT / TT DT / TT Print Width, max. 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm)/4.26" (108.4mm) Print Length, max.
Brady MVP Series versus Argox 3000 BRADY vs. Argox Brady MVP Series Argox 3000 PRINT FEATURES Direct thermal, Direct Thermal ARGOX, founded in 1996 in Taiwan, is an engineering oriented provider of systems & solutions for computer based barcode labelling systems. Their mission is to bring her leading innovation and firstrate productivity into the Auto ID industry with a commitment - to be the most competitive and reliable supplier of desktop label printers. DT / TT DT / TT Print Width, max. 4.
Brady MVP Series versus Datamax I-4208 BRADY vs. Datamax Brady MVP Series Datamax I-4208 Datamax recently introduced their E, I and W class printers to streamline their product line. Disadvantages of Datamax I-4208 vs. Brady MVP Series • The MVP series offers BradyConnect remote connectivity and control solution (standard). A feature currently not available on Datamax printers. • Ribbon sensor on Datamax senses ribbon spindle movement, whereby MVP sensor looks for presence of ribbon at the printhead.
Brady MVP Series versus Intermec E4 Brady vs. Intermec Brady MVP Series Intermec E4 PRINT FEATURES Direct thermal, Direct Thermal DT / TT DT / TT Print Width, max. 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm) Print Length, max.
Brady MVP Series versus Printronix T-4204 BRADY vs. Brady Printronix MVP Series 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. Printronix Thermaline T-4204 Disadvantages of Printronix T-4204 vs. Brady MVP Series • Higher list price on PRINT FEATURES Direct thermal, Direct Thermal DT / TT DT / TT Print Width, max. 4.
Brady MVP Series versus Sato CL408e BRADY vs. Sato Brady MVP Series Sato CL408e PRINT FEATURES Direct thermal, Direct Thermal DT / TT DT / TT Print Width, max. 4.09" (104mm) 4.10" (104mm) Print Length, max. w/std RAM 105" (2667mm) 14" (356mm) Sato’s business philosophy is based on the notion of manufacturing rugged, dependable bar code printers for warehousing and industrial environments. Disadvantages of Sato CL408e vs.
Brady MVP Series versus TEC B-472 BRADY vs. TEC Brady MVP Series TEC Corporation is a Japanese based TEC B-472 manufacturer of retail and package delivery systems and other electronic systems and components. TEC’s AIDC product PRINT FEATURES Direct thermal, Direct Thermal DT / TT DT / TT Print Width, max. 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm) Print Length, max.
