Datamax W-6208 Thermal Barcode Printer

Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer
203 dpi print resolution
Up to 8 inches/second print speed
6.61 in. print width
Free Windows Driver
Only $3,195

The DMX-W-6208 features an all-metal construction designed to withstand adverse work environments. With a 6.6" (168mm) print width, 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) and speeds up to 8" (203mm) per second makes it ideal for heavy-duty applications in the automotive, chemical, transportation and paper-processing industries. It is equipped with a 32-bit 90-MHz true multi-tasking Motorola ColdFire™ processor and 16MB of standard memory, which provides accelerated first-label output and variable-data printing. It is an ideal printer for compliance labeling applications including ODETTE, EAN-128 and AIAG labels.

The DMX-W-6208 is equipped with an adjustable-contrast LCD front-panel display that allows operators to select media, speed and temperature settings as well as network connectivity options.

W-Class Options

Cover Dampener
A device to control the closing rate of the cover.

Light-Duty Cutter (unavailable for the W-8306)
Easily installed on the front of the printer, this rotary mechanism will cut a maximum material thickness of .006" (.152mm) into minimum lengths of 1.25 inches (31.8 mm).

Standard Cutter
Easily installed on the front of the printer, this guillotine mechanism will cut a maximum material thickness .010" (.254mm) into minimum lengths of 1.25 inches (31.8 mm).

Cutter Tray
Used to collect the media cut by the Standard or Light-Duty Cutter (specify application at time of order).

External Media Rewinder
Separate device with and 8" roll capacity to rewind labels and backing material.

Font Expansion Card (cannot be used with the I/O Expansion card)
A slide-in circuit card assembly with 8MB Flash memory expansion for International Language Printing Capability (ILPC) and/or additional fonts and graphics. ILPC consists of one of the following:

• CG-Timesä (Western European) Scalable font
• Kanji Gothic B Scalable font
• Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font
• Korean Hangul Scalable font

ILPC - CG Times Firmware
The firmware can be upgraded to include the Datamax ILPC (International Language Printing Capability) CG Timesä font. This supports the Datamax Enhanced Language Code Pages.

Internal Rewind (factory installed)
A mechanism to rewind printed labels and backing material inside the printer.

I/O Expansion Card (specify features at time of order)
The standard features of this slide-in circuit card assembly include:

• General purpose (GPIO) interface for external printer and device control.
• Time and date calendar (Real Time Clock) function for label time-stamping.
An optional feature also offers:
• 8MB Flash memory expansion for graphics and/or additional fonts including International Language Printing Capability (ILPC).

DMXNet
The DMXNet Print Server Card is an internal Network Interface Controller (NIC) that enables the printer to provide EthernetÒ connectivity. Features include:

• Automatic selection of 10Base2 (Thinnet) or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet connection.
• Integral HTTP Server to allow monitoring and management from a standard Web browser program.
• Peer-to-Peer (serverless) discovery and printing from Windows 95/98/ME/XP or Windows NT/2000 workstations without a Novell file server present.
• FTP printing to allow printing directly from a Web browser or other FTP client.
• Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS).
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
• Novell "YES" certified.
• Novell NetWare PSERVER on both bindery based and Novell Directory Services (NDS).
• LPR/LPD over TCP/IP for UNIX platforms and Microsoft Windows.
• Raw sockets support over selectable TCP/IP port with filters for selected UNIX environment.
• IP and IPX SNMP support of MIB-2, proprietary NIC MIB and public and proprietary (private) Printer MIB.
• SNMP traps to alert administrators of printer errors (paper/ribbon out, head up, etc).
• E-mail notification of printer errors to specified addresses.
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).
• FTP download allows users to upgrade the interface's Flash memory.

Peel and Present Mechanism (requires the Internal Rewind option)
A device used to automatically separate printed labels from the backing material. When accompanied by the present sensor option, on-demand label dispensing becomes possible.

Present Sensor
A sensor used to control the printer output. When enabled, printing occurs after the removal of a previously print label.

RS-422 Serial Interface**
Single-drop interface hardware to support greater distances from the host at communication rates of up to 38,400 baud.

Twinax/Coax Interface
A slide-in circuit card assembly that provides connectivity to AS/400 and System/3X Twinax host system or 3270-type host system. Cable included.

USB Port
A slide-in circuit card that provides the printer with a Universal Serial Bus, Version 1.1, for Windows printing environments only

FEATURE	FUNCTION	BENEFIT

Field tested construction, durable metal covers	Metal frame designed for reliability. Metal covers protect printer and media from damage.	Durable construction for tough environments.
Simple loading of media and ribbon	No operators manual required. Easy to follow loading diagram in the inside cover.	No paper path diagram to lose.
Color coded component cues	Components that can be touched, moved or adjusted are green and easily recognizable.	Reduces training time. More intuitive. Novice users are less fearful of printer operations.
Front 5 button 2 line, 20 character LCD display	Configure the printer and change how the printer operates.	All configurations take place via the intuitive front menu. No complicated dipswitches.
Wide access to the printhead	Printhead mechanism is hinged to provide wide-open access.	Easier to load ribbon and media, easier to clean printhead for longer life.
Flash memory	Datamax Printer Language and additional font capability can be upgraded or enhanced without the need for modifications to the printer or electronics.	Easier to remain current. Updates can be made to the printer without the need for replacing EPROMS.
Windows printer driver	Windows applications have the ability to use the W-CLASS as a Windows printer.	End-users can choose which application software to use with the W-CLASS.
Datamax Printer Language	Utilizes the Datamax Printer Language.	Many existing applications support Datamax Printer Language.
Field installable options	Cutter and sensor simply plug into the front of the printer. Memory and connectivity options slide into the card cage located in the back.	Not necessary to disassemble the printer just to add options.
Serial and parallel communications	Industry standard RS-232C and Centronics Parallel ports included for host communication.	Off-the-shelf communications cables can be used to provide printer/host connection.
Dual locking printhead	Printhead latch locks with stainless steel pins on either side of the printhead.	Allows for even printhead pressure across the width of the head.
Clean electronics side	Designed for quality, no belts to wear out, no springs and cables crossing each other.	Printer is designed for reliability and serviceability throughout.
Auto-resetting board fuses	Fuses protect the printer from surges then reset themselves.	No fuses to replace while maintaining the integrity of the electronics.
Split ribbon supply hub	Ribbon supply hub is split, allowing the proper back tension for all sizes of ribbons.	Provides even tension to give smooth, wrinkle free, ribbon operation and prevent ribbon breakage.
Improved fanfold capability	Printhead mechanism is designed to easily accept fanfold media.	Fanfold media feeds through back of printer, works right every time.
1.5" and 3" media cores	Revolving media hubs available in 1.5" and 3" sizes.	Worldwide focus works with all major sizes of media rolls.

Internal Rewind (factory installed) A mechanism to rewind printed labels and backing material inside the printer.

USB Port A slide-in circuit card that provides the printer with a Universal Serial Bus, Version 1.1, for Windows printing environments only

Internal Rewind (factory installed)
A mechanism to rewind printed labels and backing material inside the printer.

USB Port
A slide-in circuit card that provides the printer with a Universal Serial Bus, Version 1.1, for Windows printing environments only