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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 €

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