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Datamax W-6308 Thermal Barcode Printer

W-6308 Datamax Barcode Printer
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  • Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer
  • 300 dpi print resolution
  • Up to 8 inches/second print speed
  • 6.401 in. print width
  • Only $3995

 

W-Class Options

Cover Dampener
A device to control the closing rate of the cover.

Light-Duty Cutter (unavailable for the W-8306)
Easily installed on the front of the printer, this rotary mechanism will cut a maximum material thickness of .006" (.152mm) into minimum lengths of 1.25 inches (31.8 mm).

Standard Cutter
Easily installed on the front of the printer, this guillotine mechanism will cut a maximum material thickness .010" (.254mm) into minimum lengths of 1.25 inches (31.8 mm).

Cutter Tray
Used to collect the media cut by the Standard or Light-Duty Cutter (specify application at time of order).
 
External Media Rewinder
Separate device with and 8" roll capacity to rewind labels and backing material.

Font Expansion Card (cannot be used with the I/O Expansion card)
A slide-in circuit card assembly with 8MB Flash memory expansion for International Language Printing Capability (ILPC) and/or additional fonts and graphics. ILPC consists of one of the following:

• CG-Timesไ (Western European) Scalable font
• Kanji Gothic B Scalable font
• Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font
• Korean Hangul Scalable font

ILPC - CG Times Firmware
The firmware can be upgraded to include the Datamax ILPC (International Language Printing Capability) CG Timesไ font. This supports the Datamax Enhanced Language Code Pages.
 
Internal Rewind (factory installed)
A mechanism to rewind printed labels and backing material inside the printer.

 
I/O Expansion Card (specify features at time of order)
The standard features of this slide-in circuit card assembly include:

• General purpose (GPIO) interface for external printer and device control.
• Time and date calendar (Real Time Clock) function for label time-stamping.
An optional feature also offers:
• 8MB Flash memory expansion for graphics and/or additional fonts including International Language Printing Capability (ILPC).

DMXNet
The DMXNet Print Server Card is an internal Network Interface Controller (NIC) that enables the printer to provide Ethernetา connectivity. Features include:

• Automatic selection of 10Base2 (Thinnet) or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet connection.
• Integral HTTP Server to allow monitoring and management from a standard Web browser program.
• Peer-to-Peer (serverless) discovery and printing from Windows 95/98/ME/XP or Windows NT/2000 workstations without a Novell file server present.
• FTP printing to allow printing directly from a Web browser or other FTP client.
• Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS).
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
• Novell "YES" certified.
• Novell NetWare PSERVER on both bindery based and Novell Directory Services (NDS).
• LPR/LPD over TCP/IP for UNIX platforms and Microsoft Windows.
• Raw sockets support over selectable TCP/IP port with filters for selected UNIX environment.
• IP and IPX SNMP support of MIB-2, proprietary NIC MIB and public and proprietary (private) Printer MIB.
• SNMP traps to alert administrators of printer errors (paper/ribbon out, head up, etc).
• E-mail notification of printer errors to specified addresses.
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).
• FTP download allows users to upgrade the interface's Flash memory.

Peel and Present Mechanism (requires the Internal Rewind option)
A device used to automatically separate printed labels from the backing material. When accompanied by the present sensor option, on-demand label dispensing becomes possible.

Present Sensor
A sensor used to control the printer output. When enabled, printing occurs after the removal of a previously print label.

RS-422 Serial Interface**
Single-drop interface hardware to support greater distances from the host at communication rates of up to 38,400 baud.

Twinax/Coax Interface
A slide-in circuit card assembly that provides connectivity to AS/400 and System/3X Twinax host system or 3270-type host system. Cable included.
 
USB Port
A slide-in circuit card that provides the printer with a Universal Serial Bus, Version 1.1, for Windows printing environments only
 

FEATURE

FUNCTION

BENEFIT

Field tested construction, durable metal covers
 

Metal frame designed for reliability. Metal covers protect printer and media from damage.

Durable construction for tough environments.

Simple loading of media and ribbon

No operators manual required. Easy to follow loading diagram in the inside cover.
 

No paper path diagram 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.
 

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

Datamax Printer Language 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 W-CLASS as a Windows printer.

End-users can choose which application software to use with the W-CLASS.
 

Datamax Printer Language

Utilizes the Datamax Printer Language.

Many existing applications support Datamax Printer Language.
 

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.

 


 


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