MVP Series Product Guide Page 28 Competitive Analysis
Brady MVP Series
versus Sato CL408e
Sato’s business
philosophy is based on
the notion of
manufacturing rugged,
dependable bar code
printers for warehousing
and industrial
environments.
Disadvantages of
Sato CL408e vs.
Brady MVP Series
•
The MVP offers
BradyConnect
remote
connectivity and
control solution
(standard).. A
feature currently
not available on
Sato printers.
•
No auto-calibration
on CL408e -
instead dip
switches are
factory set at 1/8”
between labels.
• LCD standard on
CL408e but only
enables you to
receive error
messages, on-
line/off-line ready
signal and
darkness settings
– all other
configurations are
dip switch
controlled.
•
Made in Japan
(i.e. sourcing of
parts and technical
expertise may take
longer and be
more difficult to
obtain).
BRADY vs. Sato
Brady
MVP Series
Sato
CL408e
PRINT FEATURES
Direct thermal, Direct Thermal DT / TT DT / TT
Print Width, max. 4.09" (104mm) 4.10" (104mm)
Print Length, max. w/std RAM 105" (2667mm) 14" (356mm)
Print Length, optional w/add'l RAM 105" (2667mm) 49" (1249mm)
Dots/Inch, std 203 (8 dots/mm)
300 (12 dots/in)
203 (8 dots/mm)
Max Print Speed 2" - 10" / sec
(51mm - 254mm)
2" - 6" / sec
(51mm - 152mm)
Auto-Calibration Standard NO
Connectivity & Control Solution BradyConnect - Standard NO
Scalable Fonts Resident Standard Standard
MEDIA FEATURES
Liner Width, max. 4.5" (114mm) 5.15" (131mm)
min. 1.0" (25mm) 0.87" (22mm)
Label Length, max. 39" (991mm) 49" (1249mm)
min.
(Tear / Peel-Off)
0.25” (200dpi), .125” (300dpi) /
1.0 (25mm)
Unknown
Roll Size, O.D. & Mounting 8.0" (203mm) 8.0" (203mm)
Max Ribbon Length 1476' (450m) 1476' (450m)
OPTIONS
Tear-Off Standard Standard
Peel-Off YES - Option YES – Option
Non-Roman (Asian) Font License YES - Option Unknown
Cutter YES - Option YES – Option
LCD Display Standard Standard
Rewind YES - Option NO
Additional RAM (up to) 1, 2MB & 8MB Flash 4MB Flash / 16 MB
PCMCIA-OPT
OTHER
Standard RAM 4MB DRAM 18MB STD
Processor / Buffer 32 bit 32-bit RISC/133 MHz
Interface
Serial YES – STD YES – STD
Parallel YES – STD IEEE/USB
Ethernet YES – Option YES – Option
Shell & Case Construction Metal Metal
Weight 32lbs (15kg) 29 lbs. (13 kg.)
Size (H" x W" x L")
13.3" x 10.9" x 18.7"
(338 x 277 x 475 mm)
12.6" x 16.9" x 10.6"
(320 x429 x 269mm)
BASE UNIT LIST PRICE 1795€/2125€ 1582€