DATAMAX NEWS
1 October 2008 - Firmware Update for I-Class Printers
The latest
release of firmware for the I-Class series (and the re-badged Meto Mi4) series of printers provides
additional protection for your printer. Under the new firmware, the printer monitors the use of the motor
that feeds the labels, and when it exceeds pre-set limits, to stop the stepper motor overheating, it will
introduce a pause between each label.
Should the motor overheat and seize, it will draw excessive current, and in our experience, generally causes
an "explosive" failure of the printer power supply. Currently this will cost at least NZ $1,000 + GST to
repair. The enhanced firmware should stop this happening.
Once it has been identified that the printer is "high use" then we can carry out a Datamax authorised
modification, that will allow the printer to run continuously again, WITH NO RISK.
If you use your I-Class printer for over 1 hour continuously, please contact us for further details of this upgrade, that will give you peace of mind for a minimal investment.
1 July 2008 - New M-Class Mk 2 Series of Printers
Datamax
announce the new M-Class Mk II series of tabletop bar code label and RFID printers designed with powerful
features to meet the requirements of a wide variety of applications. This compact, industrial strength
printer offers an outstanding value with its modern look and feel and broad range of features for
manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, logistics, or retail applications. The speed, solid die-cast metal
construction, large graphical display and modular design put the M-Class printer family a step above its
competitors. Fastest in its class, the M- Class does not give up on rugged and reliable performance with the
solid cast metal chassis and durable steel cabinet.
The easy-to-use graphical display makes navigation through the menus quick and simple for users at any
level, and the embedded MCL-Collection saves your customers money by eliminating the need for dedicated PCs.
The modular design allows you to keep your printer inventory low because we make it easy to physically
configure at the last minute to meet your customer’s specific requirements.
The proven M-Class offers the best warranty in the industry with 2-year or 2 million linear inches on the
printer and 1 year or 1 million linear inches on the printhead.
The new models in the M-Class Series are the M-4206 Mk 2, M-4210 Mk 2 and the M-4308 Mk 2.
The previous M-Class Series (M-4206, M-4208 and the M-4306) are discontinued with immediate effect. Full
spares, options and service support for the this series will be available for many years.
Select here for more information on the M-Class Mk 2
METO PRINTERS
The majority of
METO branded printers in use in New Zealand, were manufactured by Datamax for the METO Group. That Group no
longer exists, however DataCol can provide full service and support for their full printer family. We can
also upgrade the printer firmware, to the latest Datamax version, so that you can take advantage of the
recent features added by Datamax to their printers.
METO Mn = Datamax E-Class series
METO Mr4 = Datamax M-Class series
METO Mi4 = Datamax I-Class series
METO Mi6 = Datamax W-Class series
Please contact us for more details
