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MVP Series Product Guide Page 27 Competitive Analysis
Brady MVP Series versus Printronix T-4204
Founded in 1974,
Printronix is an
acknowledged
supplier and innovator
of line matrix printers
and continuous form
laser printers. Their
T5000 thermal printer
line expands their
product focus into the
realm thermal bar
coding.
Disadvantages of
Printronix T-4204
vs. Brady MVP
Series
•
Higher list price on
T4204 versus
affordable MVP
series.
• 10ips print speed
on Z4M versus max
6 ips on T4204.
• The MVP series
comes standard
with BradyConnect
remote connectivity
and control solution.
PrintNet Plus is
optional on T4204
and limited to Java
platforms. Also,
does not include
ZBI function.
• NO auto-calibration
on T4204 versus
standard on MVP
• Collapsible ribbon
release on MVP
series versus
cumbersome core
to core system on
T4204
•
More expandable
memory on Z4M
versus T-4204.
BRADY vs.
Printronix
Brady
MVP Series
Printronix
Thermaline
T-4204
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal DT / TT DT / TT
Print Width, max. 4.09" (104mm) 4.09" (104mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM 105" (2667mm) 45" (1143mm)
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM 105" (2667mm) 45" (1143mm)
Dots/Inch, std 203 (8 dots/mm)/
300 (12 dots/mm)
203 (8 dots/mm)
Max Print Speed 2" - 10" / sec
(51mm - 254mm)
6" / sec
(152mm)
Auto-Calibration Standard NO
Connectivity & Control Solution BradyConnect - Standard Optional– PrintNet Plus
Scalable Fonts Resident Standard NO
MEDIA FEATURES
Liner Width, max. 4.5" (114mm) 4.5" (114mm)
min. 1.0" (25mm) 1.0" (25.4mm)
Label Length, max. 39" (991mm) 45" (1143mm)
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off)
0.25” (200dpi), .125” (300dpi) /
1.0 (25mm)
N/A
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0" (203mm) 8" (203mm)
Max Ribbon Length 1476’ (450m) 1181' (360m)
OPTIONS
Tear-Off Standard Standard
Peel-Off YES - Option Standard
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License YES - Option NO
Cutter YES - Option YES – Option
LCD Display Standard Standard
Rewind YES - Option Standard
Additional RAM (up to) 1, 2 & 8MB Flash N/A
OTHER
Standard RAM 4 MB DRAM 4MB DRAM / 4MB Flash
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) 35 lbs. (16kg.)
Size (H" x W" x L")
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
12.2" x 9.3" x 15.75"
(310mm x236mm x 400mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE 1795€/2125€ 2428€