Datamax 200MVP - Manual (Page 24)

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MVP Series Product Guide - 24 - Competitive Analysis
Brady MVP Series versus CAB A3
CAB is a German
manufacturer of bar code label
printers, applicators and
specialised cutting machines.
They have a strong reputation
in Europe for manufacturing hi-
quality/performance products.
However, the performance
capabilities of the MVP series
still provide more value-add, as
evidenced below.
Disadvantages of CAB A3
vs. Brady MVP Series
• Max 10 ips print speed on
MVP series versus 8 ips
on A3.
• The 300MVP prints on
smaller label heights.
According to the Brady
standard formats
• The MVP series offers
BradyConnect remote
connectivity and control
solution (standard). A
feature currently not
available on the A3
printers.
• Higher list price on A3-
200 dpi compared to
Brady’s 200MVP price-
performance value.
B R A D Y vs. CAB Brady
MVP Series
CAB
A3
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. w/std RAM 105" (2667mm) 40” (1000mm)
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM 105" (2667mm) 40" (1000mm)
Dots/Inch, std
203 (8 dots/mm) /
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
203 dpi (8 dots/mm) /
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Max Print Speed
2" - 10" / sec
(51mm - 254mm)
6 IPS (150mm/sec.) / 8 IPS
(200mm/sec.)
Auto-Calibration Standard Standard
Connectivity & Control Solution BradyConnect - Standard NO
Scalable Fonts Resident Standard Standard
MEDIA FEATURES
Liner Width, max. 4.5" (114mm) 4.7" (120mm)
min. 1.0" (25mm) 0.47" (12mm)
Label Length, max. 39" (991mm) 40” (1000mm)
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off) 0.25” (6.35mm 200dpi), 0.125”
(3.18mm300dpi) / 1.0 (25mm)
0.19” (5mm) / 1.0 (25mm)
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0" (203mm) 8.0" (203mm)
Max Ribbon Length 1476' (450m) 1182' (360m)
OPTIONS
Tear-Off Standard Standard
Peel-Off YES - Option YES – Option
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License YES - Option N/A
Cutter YES - Option YES - Option
LCD Display Standard YES
Rewind YES - Option YES - Option
Additional RAM (up to) 1,2MB & 8MB Flash Up to 64MB (compact flash)
OTHER
Standard RAM 4MB DRAM 8MB DRAM
Processor / Buffer 32 bit 32-bit
Interface
Serial YES – STD YES – STD
Parallel YES – STD YES – STD
Ethernet YES – Option YES-Option
Shell & Case Construction Metal Metal
Weight 32lbs (15kg) 22 lbs.(10kg)
Size (H" x W" x L")
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
10.7" x 9.5" x 17.5"
(274 x 242 x 446mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE 1795 € / 2125 € 1830 € / 2080 €