This section provides information specific to the Datamax family of printers, as well as C.Itoh Printers. (C.Itoh printers use the same language as Datamax. See C.Itoh Printers) section for supported printers.) Newly supported printers are listed in bold print, RFID Printers (currently supported or in development) are italicized.
The Datamax printers include:
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400 |
430 |
600 |
800 |
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A-4212 |
A-4310 |
A-4408 |
A-4606 |
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A-6212 |
A-6310 |
Allegro |
Allegro 2 |
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E-4203 |
E-4204 |
E-4304 |
H-4212X |
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H-4310X |
I-4206 |
I-4208 |
I-4210 |
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I-4212 |
I-4308 |
I-4406 |
I-4604 |
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M-4206 |
M-4208 |
M-4306 |
Ovation |
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Ovation 2/3 |
PE4X |
Prodigy |
Prodigy 6.5 |
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Prodigy Max |
Prodigy Max 300 |
Prodigy+ |
ST-3210 |
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ST-3306 |
Titan 6200 |
W-6208 |
W-6308 |
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W-8306 |
XL |
A-4212 RFID |
A-4310 RFID |
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A-4408 RFID |
A-4606 RFID |
A-6212 RFID |
A-6310 RFID |
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H-4212X RFID |
H-4310X RFID |
I-4210 RFID |
I-4212 RFID |
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I-4308 RFID |
I-4406 RFID |
I-4604 RFID |
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Updated printer information is available at Loftware’s website, www.loftware.com. See Supported Printers on the Technical Support page.
Refer to the RFID Devices and Tag Types section for information on tag types supported by the Datamax RFID printers.
Interface Cables (Parallel, Serial, and USB)
These printers usually have a serial interface. A parallel interface is available as an option. Generally, newer models support USB, but this may or may not be standard.
Parallel Interface (optional interface) - Using a standard parallel cable, plug the hardware license key into a LPT parallel port, and connect the cable between the key and the printer.
Serial Interface (standard interface) - Use an RS232-C null modem cable. The hardware license key is not part of the serial interface since it must always be plugged into a LPT parallel port. Some Datamax may require other serial configurations.
USB Interface (standard or optional interface) – Use a standard USB cable between the printer and computer (or server), and plug in either a USB or Parallel hardware license key to one of the other ports on the computer.
Supported Features
Image Support - Images are downloaded and stored in the printer’s image memory. Loftware Label Manager “remembers” images that are sent to the printer and only resends an image if the image is changed.
Supported Fonts - Datamax printers support a variety of native fonts and certain printers support TrueType fonts as well. Consult your printer manual for the specific native and TrueType font information.
Printer Control & Configuration - The Loftware Label Manager Design application allows you to configure printer settings that are saved in the label format using File | Media Setup.
Individual workstation printer settings may be configured using File | Devices from within the Design or any of the Print applications: On Demand, Range.
Many of the settings in the printer do not take effect until the printer is re-booted. In the device Options dialog box, pushing the Send To Printer button sends the currently selected options to the printer. All Label-Specific options are sent to the printer every time a label is printed.