| FEATURE |
FUNCTION |
BENEFIT |
| Die-cast aluminum frame |
Precision die-cast aluminum frame designed for manufacturability. |
Durable, light weight design. |
| Supplies loading diagram embossed into the frame |
Makes loading intuitive. No operator?s manual required. |
No diagram of the paper path to lose. |
| Color coded component cues |
Components that can be touched, moved or adjusted are green and easily recognizable. |
Reduces training time. More intuitive. Novice users are less fearful of printer operations. |
| Unique collapsible ribbon hub |
Designed for simple loading and unloading of ribbons. |
No cores to lose, time to load and unload ribbon reduced. |
| Front 5 button 2 line, 20 character LCD display |
Configure the printer and change how the printer operates. |
All configurations take place via the intuitive front menu. No complicated dipswitches. |
| Wide access to the printhead |
Printhead mechanism is hinged to provide wide-open access. |
Easier to load ribbon and media, easier to clean printhead for longer life. |
| Flash memory |
DPL and additional font capability can be upgraded or enhanced without the need for modifications to the printer or electronics. |
Easier to remain current. Updates can be made to the printer without the need for replacing EPROMS. |
| Windows printer driver |
Windows applications have the ability to use the I-CLASS as a Windows printer. |
End-users can choose which application software to use with the I-CLASS. |
| DPL |
Utilizes the Datamax Programming Language. |
Many existing applications support DPL. |
| Field installable options |
Cutter and sensor simply plug into the front of the printer. Memory and connectivity options slide into the card cage located in the back. |
Not necessary to "disassemble" the printer just to add options. |
| Serial and parallel communications |
Industry standard RS-232C and Centronics Parallel ports included for host communication. |
Off-the-shelf communications cables can be used to provide printer/host connection. |
| Dual locking printhead |
Printhead latch locks with stainless steel pins on either side of the printhead. |
Allows for even printhead pressure across the width of the head. |
| Clean electronics side |
Designed for quality ? no belts to wear out, no springs and cables crossing each other. |
Printer is designed for reliability and serviceability throughout. |
| Auto-resetting board fuses |
Fuses protect the printer from surges then reset themselves. |
No fuses to replace while maintaining the integrity of the electronics. |
| Split ribbon supply hub |
Ribbon supply hub is split, allowing the proper back tension for all sizes of ribbons. |
Provides even tension to give smooth, wrinkle free, ribbon operation and prevent ribbon breakage. |
| Improved fanfold capability |
Printhead mechanism is designed to easily accept fanfold media. |
Fanfold media feeds through back of printer, works right every time. |
| 1.5" and 3" media cores |
Revolving media hubs available in 1.5" and 3" sizes. |
Worldwide focus works with all major sizes of media rolls. |
