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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
MVP 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 MVP series
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), 0.125” (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 €