The Datamax-O’Neil E-Class Mark III is a series of compact desktop thermal printers designed to meet the needs of various industries and applications for highly reliable and cost-effective barcode printers.

Leveraging its expertise in industrial-grade printer technology, Datamax-O’Neil has created an entry-level printer with features and reliability typically found only in higher-end models.

The E-Class Mark III is affordable, easy to use, and has low maintenance costs.
The E-Class Mark III is easy to use and loads media quickly. With its larger media and ribbon capacity, users will also find significant reductions in daily operating costs. The E-Class Mark III is one of the most cost-effective barcode printers on the market. It is attractively priced, well-designed, reliable, and offers longer uptime than other printers.
The Datamax-O’Neil E-4205A Advanced 203dpi Desktop Barcode Printer is suitable for applications requiring network communication, faster printing speeds, or special media compatibility. This model has all the features and options of the basic E-Class Mark III, and comes standard with a USB port, serial port, parallel port, Ethernet interface, a movable media indexing sensor, and printing speeds up to 5 inches per second.
Datamax-O’Neil E-4205A Features:
● Easy Loading
Horizontal center-opening cabinet with rear-hinged connection for easy loading of ribbons and labels.
● Robust Construction
Double-wall construction with coaxial hinges ensures a durable and seamless build.
● Panoramic Media Window
Operators can visually check media levels without interrupting the print job.
● Lower Ribbon Costs
Larger, standardized ribbons with a one-inch core are less expensive than typical, smaller desktop printer ribbons.
● High-Capacity Media Rolls
(127mm) Reduces downtime and extends uptime.
● Easy Maintenance
Replacing critical components, printheads, and pressure rollers requires no tools or experience.
Datamax-O’Neil E-4205A Detailed Specifications
Printing Technology
● Printing Method: Thermal printing, with optional thermal transfer printing
● Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
● Memory: 16MB DRAM, 64MB Flash
● Maximum Print Width: 108mm
● Print Length Range: 9.5mm-2514mm
● Maximum Print Speed: 5 inches/second (127 millimeters/second)
Physical Characteristics
● Color: Pantone Warm Grey
● Operating Temperature: 4°C – 35°C
● Construction: Mid-mounted housing with coaxial hinge at the rear; double-walled high-strength thermoplastic; transparent panoramic media window
● Power Supply: Auto-ranging power converter
● Indicator Lights/Display: Two 3-color indicator lights
● Dimensions: 203mm wide * 187mm high * 282mm deep
● Weight: 2.4kg
Integrated
● Communication Ports: RS232 serial port, USB 2.0, parallel port, Ethernet interface
● Software: – DMX Config: Printer configuration tool; – DMX Net Manager: Network printer management tool; – Embedded Configurator: Built-in printer configuration tool; – Drivers: Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows NT
● Firmware: – Updates: Available online; – Supports common printer command languages: PL-Z (Zebra), PL-B (Boca), PL-I (Intermec), PL-E (Eltron)
Barcodes/Fonts/Graphics
● Barcodes: – 1D: code3 of 9, UPC-A, UPC-E, I 2 OF 5, code128, EAN-13, EAN-8, HBIC, Codabar, I 2 OF 5 (with Module 10 checksum), Plessey, 2-digit UPC appendix, 5-digit UPC appendix, code93, Postnet, UCC/EAN Code128, K0Mart NON EDI, Telepen; – 2D: UPS Maxicode, FIM, PDF417, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec, Code128 (with automatic subset switching), GS1 Databar (replaces RSS), TCIF Linked Bar code3 of 9 (TLC39), MicroPDF417
● Resident Fonts: 10 alphanumeric fonts from 2mm to 6mm, including OCR-A, OCR-B, and AGFA’s CG Triumvirate smooth font.
● Downloadable Font Types: TrueType, AGFA Intellifont, Bitmap
● Character Set: – Modified IBM Code Page 850, containing characters used in English, most European, Nordic, and Spanish-speaking countries; – 50 resident code pages
● Font Expansion/Rotation: All fonts can be expanded vertically and horizontally by 24 times; fonts and graphics can be printed in four directions: 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°
● Supported Graphics: PCX, BMP, and IMG format files
● Plastic Field of View/Mirror: Any font or graphic field of view can be printed as a normal image or an inverted image.
Media
● Media Type: – Continuous or folded; – Inward-rolled labels, outward-rolled labels; – Perforations between adjacent labels for easy separation; – Spacing, black bar, cut, and hole indexing functions
● Media Width Range: 19mm-111.76mm
● Media Thickness Range: 0.0635mm-0.254mm
● Media Sensing: Fixed or adjustable sensor capable of detecting gaps between labels, black bars on the backing, and cuts or holes
● Label Paper Removal: Can be used with optional cutters or tearing operations
● Ribbon Type: Coated side facing inward or outward
● Ribbon Width Range: 25mm-109mm
● Ribbon Core: 13mm-25mm
● Ribbon Roll Core [Diameter * Length]: 13mm*109mm; 25mm*25-109mm
Accessories
● Battery pack
● External rewinder
● Battery box
● Automatic loading channel
● Power cabinet
● External media support
Options
● Thermal transfer function (with 1-inch ribbon adapter)
● Label peeler with sensing area
● Cutter with sensing area