DATAMAX M-4206 BARCODE PRINTER

Direct Thermal and optional
Thermal Transfer
203 dpi print resolution
Up to 6 inches/second print speed
4.25 in. print width
4 MB DRAM, 2 MB Flash
Serial, Parallel, and USB ports
Extended 2 year Warranty available

Since the introduction of the M-Class line, countless users have discovered the benefits of incorporating a sturdy, well-designed printer into mid-volume, high performance printing applications.

Users in the medical, manufacturing, government, retail and food processing sectors have embraced the M-Class, making it the most successful mid-range printer available on the thermal printer market today. The M-class design is based on elements borrowed from the industry-leading Datamax I-Class printers, featuring a die-cast aluminum chassis to enhance durability and performance.

The compact, modular design enables high-performance printing while allowing users to allocated less space to their printing capabilities.

The M-Class features a robust option set – including thermal transfer, internal rewind, cutter, and peel and present – allowing compliance with the most demanding applications, and a value that goes far beyond what most users expect when budgeting for printer purchases.

M-Class Options

Thermal Transfer
A printing method that uses ribbon to produce exceptional image clarity, as compared to most direct thermal media types. This option must be specified for use with either ‘coated side in’ ribbon or ‘coated side out’ ribbon.

Media Cutter

A rotary-type mechanism to automatically cut material with a maximum thickness of .010” (.254 mm) into minimum lengths of 1.25 inches (31.8 mm). Designed for ease of operation, the Media Cutter is automatically detected, configured, and enabled when installed on the printer.

Peel and Present Mechanism (requires the Internal Rewind option)

An output control device that automatically separates printed labels from the backing material and allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal of a previously printed label. Minimum label length is 1.5 inches (38 mm). Designed for ease of operation, the Peel and Present Mechanism is automatically detected, configured, and enabled when installed on the printer.

Internal Rewind

An internal mechanism to wind four-inch outer diameter rolls of printed labels, or the label backing material when using the Peel and Present option.

Present Sensor

An output control device that allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal of a previously printed label. Designed for ease of operation, the Present Sensor is automatically detected, configured, and enabled when installed on the printer.

FLASH Memory Expansion (requires new main PCB)

An optional main PCB assembly is available with 4MB (M-4206) 8MB (M-4208 and M-4306)) Flash memory expansion for International Language Printing Capability (ILPC) and/or additional fonts and graphics.

ILPC

The International Language Print Capability consisting of one of the following:

• CG-Times (western European) Scalable font

• Kanji Gothic B Scalable font

• Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font

• Korean Hangul font

External Ethernet Connectivity (uses printer’s parallel port)

The DMX100 External Print Server is an external Network Interface Controller (NIC) that enables the printer to provide Ethernet connectivity.

Internal Ethernet Connectivity (printers with front display only)

The Internal Ethernet Print Server is an internal Network Interface Controller (NIC) that enables the printer to provide Ethernet 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.
• FTP printing to allow printing directly from a Web browser or other FTP client.
• LPR/LPD over TCP/IP for UNIX platforms and Microsoft’s Windows.
• Raw sockets support over selectable TCP/IP port with filters for selected UNIX environment.
• IP 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.

DHCP, BootP, and RARP services supported

MCL (printers with front display only)

A software tool suite designed for data collection applications. Once enabled, the printer can accept input data from peripheral devices such as barcode scanners, weigh scales, and keyboards without the need of a host computer, requesting and sending data to locally resident lookup files or remote databases, enhancing communication capabilities within your system while reducing your hardware investment

M-Class Features

FEATURE	FUNCTION	BENEFIT
Die-cast aluminum frame	Precision die-cast aluminum frame designed for durability and flexible configuration	Light weight design allows for low total cost of ownership.
Supplies loading diagram embossed into the frame	Makes loading intuitive. No operator’s manual required.	No diagram of the paper path to lose.
Unique collapsible ribbon hub	Designed for simple loading and unloading of ribbons.	No cores to lose, time to load and unload ribbon reduced.
3 button/3 LED control panel	A combination of 3 control buttons and 3 LED status lights.	Provide a wide range of user configurability and device status indications.
Color coded component cues	Components that can be touched, moved or adjusted are green and easily recognizable.	Reduces operator training time. More intuitive. Novice users are less fearful of printer operations.
Cantilever printhead mechanism	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 printer firmware 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 M-CLASS as a Windows printer.	End-users can choose which application software to use with the M-CLASS.
DPL	Utilizes the Datamax Printer Language.	Many existing applications support Datamax Printer Language.
Field installable options	Cutter, Peel and Present, and Present Sensor simply plug into the front of the printer.	Not necessary to “disassemble” the printer just to add options. Patent pending option installation automatically adjusts present distance.
USB, Serial, and parallel communications	Industry standard USB, RS-232C serial, and Centronics IEEE 1284 parallel ports included for host communication.	Off-the-shelf communications cables can be used to provide printer/host connection.
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.
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 or bottom of printer, works right every time.
All popular linear and 2D bar code symbologies	Industry standard linear and 2D bar code symbologies are included.	Commonly-used bar code symbologies are available and do not need to be added.