Checkpoint Meto mi-4208 barcode label printer, thermal transfer, direct thermal, 8 ips with 4.1 inch print width at 203 dpi resolution, options include peel and present sensor, internal rewinder, integrated cutter, flash memory expansion board, multiple users across multiple platforms

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Checkpoint Meto mi-4208 printer

Fast, reliable 4-inch bar code printing for demanding environments.

Whether for logistics, retail supply or transportation labeling, the Meto mi-4208 from Checkpoint Meto offers fast through-put, rock-solid reliability and flexibility for today's growing businesses. On a counter or in a factory, this 4-inch thermal bar code unit is a tough printer for tough jobs.

The Checkpoint Meto 4208 is the perfect solution for printing custom information, such as bar code and pricing on Checkpoint RF-EAS labels.

Everything about the Checkpoint Meto mi-4208 printer contributes to increased performance and productivity, from its lightweight yet durable die-cast aluminum frame to the easy-to-read LCD display. The Checkpoint Meto mi-4208 is available configure as either a direct thermal printer or a thermal transfer printer. It comes with a 32-bit/66 MHz multi-tasking micro-processor and 8 MB of DRAM that deliver 4 inch-wide labels with 203 dpi clarity at a rate of 8 inches per second - the fastest speed in its class.

The wide variety of Checkpoint Meto mi-4208 printer options and accessories includes a present sensor, internal rewinder, integrated cutter options with trays, international character set support, and a flash memory expansion board. An optional micro-print server allows multiple users on various platforms to share the same printer. And the modular design makes upgrading a snap.

Checkpoint Meto mi-4208 Printer Highlights

Thermal Direct or Thermal Transfer

8 ips with 4.1 inch print width and 203 dpi resolution

32-bit/66 MHz multi-tasking micro-processor

8 MB of DRAM

Easy-to-upgrade modular design; Flash-upgradeable firmware

Support for multiple OS environments

Print drivers for Windows 95 and Windows NT included

The 4208 is the perfect solution for printing custom information, such as bar code and pricing on Meto RF-EAS labels

Checkpoint Meto mi-4208 Printer General Specifications

Imaging

Printer Type
Direct thermal, optional thermal transfer

Microprocessor
32-bit/66 MHz multi-tasking

Resolution
203dpi (8 dots/mm)

Image Width
Up to 4.09 in (104mm)

Image Length
0.25 in to 99 in (6mm to 2,514 mm)
0.75 in (19mm) minimum print length with optional present sensor

Print Speed
2 in to 8 in/ sec (51mm to 203 mm/sec)

Print Media Handling

Media Path
Left Justified

Media Width
1 in to 4.65 in (25.4 mm to 118 mm)

Media Length
12 in (304.8mm) default
100 in (2.54 mm) max. (length is defined in software)

Media Thickness
2.5 mils to 10 mils (0.0635 mm to 0.254mm)

Media Sensing
Adjustable transmissive "see-through" sensor for gaps between labels and tags; adjustable reflective sensor for punched hole and underside black marks; and continuous stock

Supply Format
Rolls or fan-fold, die-cut, tags or tickets; most direct and thermal transfer materials; fan-fold stock accepted from rear of printer

Roll Diameter
8 in (203mm) max

Roll Core
1.5 in to 3 in (38 mm to 76mm)

Ribbon Handling

Ribbon
1 in (25.4 mm) core diameter

Ribbon Length
Up to 1,968 ft (600 m) long

Ribbon Sensing
Senses Movement

Bar Codes

Bar Codes
Codaba, Code 128 (subsets A, B and C), Code 39, Code 93, EAN8, EAN 128 SSCC, EAN/UCC 128, EAN/UPC add on 2 and 5, FIM, HIBC (Code 39), ITF14, Interleaved 2/5, MaxiCode, PDF 417, PostNet, UPC-A, UPC-E, UCC/EAN 128 random weight, Datamatrix, Telepen, Code 128 Mod 43, MSI Plessey, LOGMARS

Bar Code Modulus
5mil to 110mil (0.127 mm to 2.79 mm) "x" dimension in picket fence or ladder orientations

Fonts

Resident Font
Ten alphanumeric fonts from 0.89mm (0.035") to 16.26mm (0.64") and OCR-A, OCR-B, CG triumvirate scalable font from AGFA

Printable Characters
28 character sets (includes characters for English and most European, Scandinavian and Spanish-speaking countries)

Font Expansion/Rotation
All fonts expandable vertically and horizontally up to 24x; fonts and graphics can be printed in four directions; 0, 90, 180 and 270 or normal and reverse image. TrueType and Intellifonts can be downloaded.

Graphics Support
.PCX, .BMP and .IMG files

Software Control

Standard Interface
RS-232C (X-on/X-off & CTS/DTR at 300 to 38,400 BPS)
bi-directional Centronics Parallel Port (IEEE 1284 compliant)

Optional Interface
Coax, Twinax, Ethernet and I/O port

Memory
8 MB of DRAM

Windows Drivers
Creates label formats for Windows-based programs; included on installation CD

Additional Features

Display
Displays messages in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish; one additional Western language downloadable

Environmental

Power Supply
115, 230VAC, 50/60 Hz availalbe; auto-ranging

Dimensions (HxWxD)
12.7 in x 12.6 in x 18.6 in (32.3 cm x 32.1 cm x 47.2 cm)

Weight
45 lb (20kg)

Temp/Humidity
40 F to 95 F (4 C to 35 C)
10% to 95% non-condensing humidity

Listings
UL, CSA, TV-GS safety standards, FCC class A emissions standards and CE mark

Options

Thermal Transfer
Simple ribbon loading, featuring collapsible ribbon hub

Standard Media Cutter w/Tray
10 mils (0.254 mm) max. thickness

Light Duty Cutter w/Tray
5 mils (0.127) max. thickness

Revolving Media Hubs
1.5 in (38.1 mm) and 3 in (76.2 mm)

Internal Rewind
6 in (152 mm) OD capacity; label backing rewound in peel and present mode and liner rewind in batch mode with present sensor used for on-demand label dispensing (factory or field installed)

External Rewind
8 in (203 mm) max OD capacity (full supply roll)

Passport
Portable keyboard/display terminal provides interface for stand-alone printing

Label Present Sensor
For on-demand label dispensing

Network Connectivity
Hosts supported - Novell Netware, UNIX, Windows NT, LAN Manager, AppleTalk, and DEC. Protocols supported: IPX, TCP/IP, LPR, LAT, NetBIOS / NetBEUI

Internal Twinax/Coax Interface
Supports printing form IBM midrange or mainframe computers

ILPC Firmware
International Language Print Capabilities firmware allows printing of non-English character sets in over 40 languages

Checkpoint Meto mi-4208 Printer pricing:

Part # Description List Price
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7316356 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips, with Meto Stand Alone (MSA) Option (no computer needed, but requires standard PS2 keyboard) $2,095

9618971 Direct thermal, 203dpi, 8ips with Meto Stand Alone (MSA) cable and 8MB flash memory (no computer needed, but requires standard PS2 keyboard) $2,185

9105244 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips $1,595

9105243 Direct thermal, 203dpi, 8ips $1,495

9105245 Thermal direct, 203dpi, 8ips with internal rewinder installed $1,695

9105246 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips with internal rewinder installed $1,795

9105247 Direct thermal, 203dpi, 8ips with present sensor installed (single label dispense) $1,590

9105248 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips with present sensor installed (single label dispense) $1,690

9105249 Direct thermal, 203dpi, 8ips with internal rewinder and present sensor installed $1,790

9105250 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips with internal rewinder and present sensor installed $1,890

9109543 Direct thermal, 203dpi, 8ips with internal Ethernet card installed $1,990

9109545 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips with internal Ethernet card installed $2,090

9109546 Thermal transfer, 203dpi, 8ips with internal rewinder and internal Ethernet card installed $2,290

9109544 Direct thermal, 203dpi, 8ips with internal rewinder and internal Ethernet card installed $2,190

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