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Introducing the all-new I-Class Mark II that offers Powerful Performance, Unmatched Reliability and Intelligent Integration

Datamax-O’Neil Introduces the all-new I-Class Mark II that offers Powerful Performance, Unmatched Reliability and Intelligent Integration

The I-Class Mark II offers the fastest processor, largest memory and widest selection of communication ports available in a mid-range industrial printer to meet the most diverse applications

Orlando, FL – March 20, 2012 – Datamax-O’Neil, a global provider of industrial grade label and receipt printing solutions, today announces the all-new I-Class Mark II high performance industrial printer. The new printer builds off the highly successful I-Class series and incorporates features and technology that make it best in its class for performance, reliability and ease of integration. “The original I-Class series revolutionized the barcode printer industry with its award winning modular design, field installable options and rugged reliability, and was named “best channel product” in some of the industry’s most reputable independent surveys,” said Sr. Product Manager Umesh Cooduvalli. “I am excited to have been involved in making the best even better, and offer customers a printer that outpaces its competition in terms of performance, reliability and integration.” The I-Class Mark II is designed to outperform any printer in its class with 20 percent faster print speeds, 44 percent faster processing and 61 percent lower power consumption. The printer offers 50 percent more memory with 64 MB Flash and 32 MB DRAM as standard features.The I-Class Mark II’s die-cast aluminum frame and metal cabinet assure durability and its modular design provides the ability to upgrade in the field, with options such as internal rewind, thermal transfer and W-LAN. A gear-driven design provides for rigorous duty cycles and uninterrupted productivity.

IntelliSEAQ™ printheads provide a long life with their durable coating and high abrasion resistance, while offering lower power consumption. The I-Class Mark II is the first printer to come equipped with OPTIMedia™, a feature that enables the printer to automatically adjust to optimum heat, speed, darkness and contrast settings to ensure the highest quality printing.
The I-Class Mark II was designed for “intelligent” integration, with the industry’s largest selection of communication ports of any mid-range industrial printer, including serial, parallel, USB, LAN, 2 USB Host ports and SDIO, W-LAN and GPIO applicator cards. The 802.11 a/b/g W-LAN option with WPA2 security protocol is unique in the industry. In addition, the printer’s Auto-Detect language emulation feature provides for seamless replacement of existing printers, while a LCD graphical backlit display enables user friendly configuration set up and operation.
The I-Class Mark II is the ideal bar code label printer for diverse applications such as industrial manufacturing, transportation and logistics, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage.

About Datamax-O’Neil
Datamax-O’Neil is a trusted global provider of stationary and portable label and receipt printing solution products that enable manufacturing and supply markets to capture the benefits of automated product identification and automated legal and financial transactions. Datamax-O’Neil is the barcode and mobile printing business company within Dover Corporation’s Printing and Identification segment. The company’s products address a wide variety of applications, including those in the industrial, healthcare, retail, automotive and ticketing market sectors. Datamax-O’Neil is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and maintains key facilities in California, Illinois, and France, as well as sales and technical support offices around the world.

zebra printersMost small business owners see their business not only as a source of income, but also as a place where they can pursue their passion. Efficiency must be a high priority in order for a company to be successful, but it also ensures that the business owner is freed up to do what he or she loves. With the economy fluctuating nearly every day, growing your business can leave you with the kind of headache you might experience after a roller coaster ride. But it doesn’t have to be that way, especially if you focus on making smart decisions and investing wisely.

As an inventory manager, you know your warehouse like the back of your hand. However, you probably rely on few tools like barcode printers to improve efficiency and accuracy. To help anyone in search of such a tool, we have looked around the market and found five barcode printers under $500 that are sure to help get the job done and not bust your budget.

Zebra TLP2844 Desktop Barcode Printer -$359

Running a small shop? That’s no problem for the Zebra TLP2844 (pictured top-left) which is friendly for work environments that aren’t high volume but require a device with longevity. Its 4.09-inch print width and 203 dpi print resolution is great for general use like retail product marketing or healthcare specimen labeling. The Zebra TLP2844 barcode printer produces labels using ribbon (thermal transfer) instead of heat (direct thermal), increasing durable material options and longevity of your printed labels. There are also several accessories available to help you customize it to your specific needs like label dispensers and cutters. These Zebra printers have multiple interface options including USB, Ethernet, parallel and RS232. Find out more about these Zebra printers here.

Wasp WPL305 Desktop Barcode Printer – $474.05

A device that can do the job of two printers and speed up operations not only saves a company money but keeps it moving forward. Desktop barcode barcode printersprinters like the Wasp WPL305 can print both direct thermal and thermal transfer jobs. It’s ideal for light to medium duty print jobs like shipping labels, asset tags, location labels, etc.

The Wasp WPL305 barcode printer comes with features like 8 MB operating DRAM, USB and RS232 connectivity, 2 MB of FLASH memory and Parallel, sample ribbon and labels. There are some additional memory and feature upgrades that you can purchase but you’ll be in good hands with its initial offerings. The WPL, ZPL and EPL emulations are standard system compatibility options, and there are available options for peelers and cutters. The Wasp WPL305 comes with a two-year warranty. Find out more about the Wasp WPL305 here.

Brother QL-650 PC Label Printer- $209

barcode printersThe Brother QL-650 barcode printer is a great product because of its flexibility. There are a lot of printers that are either PC or stand-alone based – this one can work in both settings. This can be an advantage when you need to print a label quickly after powering down your computer. It uses the direct thermal printing method and can produce 56 labels a minute at a 300 dpi resolution. It accepts widths up to 2.4 inches and 3 feet in length, giving you several options for applications and labels.

The Brother QL-650 prints 16 different bar codes including Code 39, 1-2/5, UPC-A, ISBN-5, PDF417 and the growing in popularity QR Code. When compared with other barcode printers of its kind, this one is at the top of the list for production quality and speed. You can check out the rest of the QL-650 specs here.

Zebra LP2824 Desktop Barcode Printer – $209.00

zebra printersThe Zebra LP2824 is one of the most economical barcode printers on the market. With a 2.2-inch print width, this direct thermal only printer is perfect for retail shelf labeling, pharmacy medication labeling and other general office, light duty barcode applications. The LP2848 Zebra printer prints at 3.5 inches per second and has models with USB, Serial & Parallel interfaces. It comes standard with a 1-year warranty and Windows print drivers. Find out more about Zebra printers here.

Zebra MZ220 Mobile Receipt Printer – $389

When your employees are on the go, it’s great to have tools that can move with them. That’s why the Zebra MZ220 is perfectzebra printers for a mobile business. You can print receipts on demand and even integrate the Zebra printer with your smart phone using Bluetooth technology. It could probably fit in your pocket like a phone, it’s that convenient. It only weighs ¾ lb and it’s not as obtrusive as many standard barcode printers. Zebra printers are known for their reliability and quality so it’s an all-around win for companies who need mobile operations. Find out more here.

Zebra TLP2844 Wasp WPL305 Brother QL-650 Zebra LP2824 Zebra MZ220
Print Width 4.09″ 4.25″ 2.3″ 2.2″ 1.9″
Print Speed 4″/Second 5″/Second 56 Labels/Minute 3.5″/Second 3″/Second
Print Type Thermal Transfer Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal Direct Thermal Direct Thermal
DPI 203 203 300 203 203
Interfaces USB, Ethernet, Parallel USB, Serial, Parallel USB, Serial USB, Serial, Parallel USB, Irda, Bluetooth, 802.11G
Warranty 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Memory 512kb Flash, 256kb Ram 2MB Flash, 4MB Ram N/A 512kb Flash, 128kb Ram 4MB Flash, 8MB SRAM
Options Label Dispenser, Cutter Cutter, Peeler Cutter, PC & MAC Comp. Peeler Power Adapter, Shoulder Strap, 4 Slot Power Station
Use Desktop Desktop Desktop Desktop Mobile
Price $359.00 $474.05 $209.00 $209.00 $389.00

The new Gryphon I GM4400 2D area imager blends advanced reading technology with increased productivity and flexibility in the workplace. Featuring narrow band radio communications with Datalogic’s STAR Cordless System, the Gryphon GM4400 reader offers scalable solutions from simple point-to-point applications to point-to-multipoint installations with up to 16 readers connected to the same base station.

● Datalogic’s Motionx motion-sensing technology – Enables the scanner to switch into handheld mode when the device is picked up

● Radio Range (open air) up to 30.0 m / 98.4 ft – Low sensitivity to obstacles and no interference with  Wi-Fi infrastructure

● Advanced illumination system includes a 4-Dot aimer – Clearly defines the reading zone and includes a center cross for targeting

● Snappy reading performance – Reads virtually any bar code symbology including 1D, 2D and postal codes, plus stacked and composite codes like PDF417 and GS1 DataBar

● Reads bar codes from cell phones – Join in on the latest mobile marketing campaigns

● Two-position cradle with Scan-While-Charging – Ensures the reader is always at full charge, guaranteeing you uptime!

● Batch Mode – With over 1,200 codes stored in memory you are mobile!

● Long lasting Lithium-Ion battery  – Up to 60,000 scans per charge

● Datalogic’s patented Green Spot technology – For visual good read feedback in noisy environments

Contact a sales representative today via email or 800-644-0077!Datalogic GM4400 2D