Overview
The A-Class™ Mark II family of advanced print engines is designed for high-demand, multi-shift print-and-apply label application where fast throughput and proven reliability are a must. Innovative features include a modular design for enhanced serviceability, coated-side-in or coated-side-out thermal-transfer ribbon assembly, and more.
Rugged Construction
Built with stainless-steel hardware components and a stainless-steel cabinet that protects your printer for years of service in rugged and extreme environments.
Expanded Connectivity
Includes multiple communication ports as standard features: 10/100 LAN, USB, Serial, Parallel, and a 4 Port Applicator/ GPIO interface card. Optional wireless connectivity are available.
User-Friendly Display
A large graphic display makes navigation and advanced setups easy. Add the optional 152.4 mm (6 in) remote display with 1.82 m (6 ft) cable when location is a challenge.
Easy to Integrate
Seamlessly integrates into most existing solutions using PL-Z (Zebra) and PL-I language emulation without changing label formats.
Easy to Service or Upgrade in the Field
Thanks to a modular design most operations can be done on-site with minimal downtime or decrease in productivity.
Available With RFID and More
Fully integrated UHF RFID solutions available. Options include a remote display, cutters, pinch rollers, thermal transfer, 802.11 b/g wireless connectivity, and more.
Product Details
When your demanding print-and-apply label applications require more features than standard print engines offer, it’s time to move up to the A-Class Mark II family. These advanced print engines are designed for high-demand, multi-shift applications that require fast throughput and proven reliability.
A-Class Mark II printers use industry-recognized firmware architecture with maximum connectivity options for industry-standard communications interfaces. They support the industry-recommended OEM 5 bolt mounting connection for seamless integration into your system. And PL-Z (Zebra) printer language emulation allows you to seamlessly integrate the A-Class into existing solutions without changing label formats.
Specifications at a glance:
- Printhead: Direct thermal; optional thermal transfer
- Right-hand or left-hand models
- Printer length range: 6 mm to 2,539.8 mm (0.25 in to 100 in)
- Maximum print width: 105.66 mm (4.16 in) or 162.56 mm (6.4 in)
- Print speed:
- A-4212; 304 mms (12 ips), 8 mmps (203 dpi)
- A-4310; 254 mms (10 ips), 12 mmps (300 dpi)
- A-4408; 203 mms (8 ips), 16 mmps (406 dpi)
- A-4606; 152 mms (6 ips), 24 mmps (600 dpi)
- A-6212; 304 mms (12 ips), 8 mmps (203 dpi)
- A-6310; 254 mms (10 ips), 12 mmps (300 dpi)
- Communication: Serial RS232, parallel bi-directional, Ethernet-wired LAN 10/100, USB 2.0 compatible, GPIO applicator card
- Optional wireless 802.11b/g, USB-host, SDIO memory slot
To find out more about A-Class Mark II print engines, contact us today.
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Specifications
MECHANICAL
Dimensions (HxWxD):
4 in version: 266 mm X 246 mm X 390 mm (10.45 in X 9.67 in X 15.35 in)
6 in version: 266 mm X 246 mm X 441 mm (10.45 in X 9.67 in X 17.35 in)
Weight:
4 in version: 15.3 kg (34 lbs)
6 in version: 16.8 kg (37 lbs)
Clock:
Built-in, real-time
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature:
4°C to 38°C (40°F to 100°F)
Operating Humidity:
10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 150°F)
Storage Humidity:
5% to 95% non-condensing
Dust:
Non-conducting, non-corrosive
Electromagnetic Radiation:
Moderate RF fieldscan be tolerated
AGENCY APPROVAL
Contact your Honeywell sales representative forthe most recent list of agency approvals.
POWER SOURCE
Electric:
Auto-ranging switching type
AC Input Voltage Range:
90 to 132/180 to 264VAC @ 47 to 63 Hz, auto-ranging
Power Consumption:
A-4xxx models: 200 w,typical operating; 25 w (standby), A-6xxx models:220 w, typical operating, 25 w (standby)
Printhead Protection:
Thermistor sensor shutdown with over-temperature occurrence, and automatic printing resumption after cooling
PRINT SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Complete printer setuputility, DMX netmanager, embedded network webpages, Windows® drivers - NT, XP, Vista
Print Speed:
A-4212; 304 mms (12 ips), 8 mmps (203 dpi)
A-4310; 254 mms (10 ips), 12 mmps (300 dpi)
A-4408; 203 mms (8 ips), 16 mmps (406 dpi)
A-4606; 152 mms (6 ips), 24 mmps (600 dpi)
A-6212; 304 mms (12 ips), 8 mmps (203 dpi)
A-6310; 254 mms (10 ips), 12 mmps (300 dpi)
Print Length Range:
6 mm (0.25 in) to2,514 mm (99 in)
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY
Media Types:
Wound-out labels only and tag stock; roll-fed, die-cut, notched, reflective, continuous and fan-fold, flat printable side, with no more than 0.018 mm (.0007 in) protrusions on the opposite side
Media Thickness Range:
0.06 mm (0.0025 in) to 0.25 mm (0.01 in)
Ribbon Types:
Coated-side-in or coated-side-out
Maximum Ribbon Length:
650 m (2,132 ft)
Ribbon Core Sizes:
25.6 mm ± - 0.2 mm (1.01 ±- 0.006 in) inner diameter, core not to protrude beyond the ribbon edge For optimum print quality and printer performance, use certified Honeywell media supplies.
OPTIONS
Cutter Internal Wireless LAN (DMXrfNET II) Pinch Rollers (factory installed) Remote Front Panel Display with 1,828.8 mm(6 ft) Cable RFID (encodes EPC Class 1/Gen 2 tags) Ribbon Saver (factory installed) Thermal Transfer (factory installed) USB host/SDIO
COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE
Communication Ports (Standard):
Serial RS232,parallel bi-directional, Ethernet-wired LAN 10/100,USB 2.0 compatible, GPIO applicator card
Communication Ports (Optional):
Wireless802.11b/g, USB-host, SDIO memory slot
WARRANTY
Standard Warranty:
Printer(Covers platen roller, printhead and installed options ):
1 year
Printhead(Covers platen roller, printhead and installed options):
1 year or 25,400,000 mm (1,000,000 in),which ever comes first
Extended Warranty:
Contact your Honeywell sales representative for extended warranty options available through Honeywell Repair Services
SOFTWARE
DMX Config:
Complete printer setup utility, DMX net manager, embedded network webpages, Windows® drivers - NT, XP, Vista
Universal Printer Command Language:
PL-Z (Zebra) and PL-I (Intermec)
SUPPORTED BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES
Memory:
8MB Flash, 16MB DRAM
Barcodes:
Linear: Code 3 of 9, UPC-A, UPC-E,Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Std 2 of 5,Code 11, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13,HIBC, Codabar, Plessey, UPC 2 and 5 digitaddendums, Postnet, UCC/EAN Code 128,Telepen, Planetcode, FIM, USPS-4 State;
2DSymbologies: MaxiCode, PDF417, USD-8,Datamatrix, QR Code, Codeablock, Code 16k,Aztec, TLC 39, Micro PDF417, GS1 Databar
Resident Fonts:
Ten alphanumeric fonts from 2.5- to 23-point size, including OCR-A, OCR-B, CG Triumvirate™ smooth font from AGFA®; Scalable Fonts: CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed, CG Triumvirate & CG Times with Cyrillic, Greek Arabic and Hebrew character support
Character Sets:
More than 50 resident character sets; Unicode/UTF8 support
Downloadable Font Types:
True-Type, Bitmap
Font Expansion/Rotation:
All fonts expandable vertically and horizontally up to 24x; fonts and graphics can be printed in four directions: 0°, 90°,180° and 270°
Graphics Supported:
.pcx, .bmp and .img files
Reversible Field/Mirror Image:
Any font orgraphic field can be printed as a normal orreverse image
ILPC (International Language Print Capability):
Kanji Gothic B Scalable, Korean Hangul, Simplified Chinese GB
Documents
User Guides and Manuals
Accessory Manuals and Instructions
Programming and Software Manuals
Data Sheets
Accessory Catalogs
Brochures and Guides
Case Studies
Regulatory Information
Resources
Software downloads can be accessed through the Technical Support Downloads Portal at https://hsmftp.honeywell.com/. Note that you will need to create an account to download any Honeywell software.
