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Meto Model 5000
Thermal Label Printer
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Your Portable and Affordable Printing
Solution
With the METO Model 5000 portable thermal
transfer printer you can print high quality bar code labels and tags with the convenience
of a stand-alone system. Since the 5000 runs under its own operating system, you can
freely design and edit media formats without an external PC. Its full-size alphanumeric
keyboard allows the creation of an unlimited variety of label formats and construction of
a database of label references. All files are stored internally or on a credit card sized
"Memcard," available in 128K, 256K or 512K sizes.
Offering more printing power than other models that cost hundreds more,
the 5000 provides all of the advanced features of a full-sized printer in a compact,
easy-to-carry model.
Features:
- Complete stand-alone operation; no PC required
- MAPS Technology (Media Application Parameter Set) for accurate bar
code reading
- PC-style file management capabilities including edit, save, copy and
delete functions
- Ergonomically designed alphanumeric keyboard with full-size keys, swings
at a 180 angle
- Two-line supertwist LCD display prompts you through editing and indicates
battery life
- Built-in utility for printing a database directory of labels
- Printing of all popular bar codes
- Complete logo printing capabilities with standard PCX files
- Optional rewind and unwind attachments for up to 8" roll diameters
Technical Specifications:
- Technology: Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer (auto-selecting)
- Standard internal 128K format/ data memory plus 32K of logo memory
- Portable printer driven by rechargeable battery or 110V AC
- On-line and off-line application
- Supertwist LCD 2-line by 20 character display
- Full-size alphanumeric keyboard
- 11 different languages selectable with internal rewind of backing paper
- Programmable top of form position
- Built-in self test
- All popular bar code symbologies
- MAPS (Media Application Parameter Set)
- Print speed: 3.2" per second max.
- Print media: labels and tags (7.5 point maximum)
- Maximum media size: 3.9"L x 2.2" W
- Maximum roll diameter: 4" (inside printer)
- Minimum media size: 0.75"L x .06"W (one across)
- Resolution: 203 DPI
- Maximum image area: 3.9"L x 1.9"W
- Character sets: 9 sizes
- Dimensions: 9"H x 15"W x 9"D
- Weight: 15lbs. with battery