Stationary Printers

MP Compact4 Mark II

The Compact4 Mark II is a powerful response to desktop thermal printing requirements, and ideal for on-demand printing, especially where space is limited. The printer is ideal at the front desk of a hospital or in the box office of a movie theatre. Able to deliver continuous operation, the Compact4 is the printer of choice whenever ease of use, reliability and high performance are a must.

MP Nova

The Nova series is for customers who need faster speed, high capacity label rolls, and thermal transfer as an option. These printers are the most compact printers in their class. Featuring all-metal casing, they are tough enough for harsh industrial environments, yet quiet enough for office use.

Specifications at-a-glance:

Direct thermal, thermal transfer (optional for Nova)
203 dpi [8 dots/mm], 300 dpi [12 dots/mm] optional resolution
10 ips [254 mm/s] maximum print speed
6.6" [168mm] maximum print width
Serial, USB, LAN, wireless 802.11b/g with WPA2 security protocol (optional)
PL-Z, PL-I, and PL-B emulations on the DPL version of MP Compact4 Mark II

Get the Most for Your Investment

Compact4 Mark II and Nova printers are uniquely positioned between desktop and tabletop-sized printers. They share the same small footprint size of most desktop-sized entry level printers and the industrial grade ruggedness of table top-sized mid-range printers. They are the first to truly combine rugged reliability in a small footprint. Key features are listed below:

Small but Mighty: The Compact4 printers have an incredibly small footprint which allows them to be used in applications where space is limited. Their compact size takes up less than half the space of a traditional desktop label printer but with the same duty cycle and strength.
Rugged: The Compact4 printers are constructed on a solid cast metal frame and protected with metal die cast covers. Unlike other small printers, the Compact4 series are industrial printers that are built to withstand the rigors of a warehouse or high volume printing application.
Range: The Nova series of printers offer robust, high-performance range of thermal transfer and direct thermal printers with 3 different print widths: 4.1” [104 mm] - 6.6” [168 mm] - 8.5” [216 mm], print resolutions of 200 or 300 dpi, and print speed up to 9.8”/s [up to 250 mm/s]
Media loading is unlike any other printer in the market. The levers are large and easy to manage -- so easy that the operation can be done single handed while wearing a leather or latex glove. The paper path is slotted through the side of the printer with no covers to open or clamshells to unlock. Loading media doesn’t get any easier.
Software: Labelpoint is a simple yet powerful command language that controls the Compact4 and Nova printers. TeraTerm is an easy to use DOS terminal program for configuring these printers. MP Design is powerful label design software which programs label formats in the printers native command language, Labelpoint. MP Design software comes standard with Compact and Nova printers.

Expand Your Capabilities

MP Compact4 and Nova printers are offered with a wide variety of options and accessories to meet the needs of many industrial applications. A complete list of options and accessories are available on the partner center. The most commonly used options are listed below:

	W-LAN Optional 802.11 B/G wireless LAN makes it easy to connect to networks and makes mobile printing operations easy. The wireless option has the latest WPA2 security protocol. (not available for Nova printers)
	Emulations DPL version of the Compact4 Mark II printers is available with PL-Z, PL-I, or PL-B emulation capabilities, making it easy to replace competitive printers. (not available for Nova printers)
	Tower Kit Unlike any other printer in the industry, the Compact4 printers can be stacked using the tower rack accessory. The rack is designed to maintain the footprint occupied by a single printer while allowing easy loading and printing operations.
	Wall Mounting Kit The wall mounting kit allows the printer to be wall mounted quickly and easily. It is ideal in applications where counter space is limited and the printer is in close proximity.
	Label Taken Sensor Kit The label taken sensor, also known as LTS, is commonly used with the peeler kit. A photo cell is mounted facing upward at the label exit to detect when the label is taken. The photo cell controls the printing pace so that the next label is printed only after the previous label has been removed.
	Peeler Kit The peeler kit automatically separates the label from the label liner (backing) by pulling the liner over a sharp edge and winding it onto a three pronged spindle. This allows the user to take a printed label directly from the printer and apply it. A peeler kit along with a label taken sensor kit automates applying labels by removing the label liner and pausing printing until the label is taken.
	Large Roll Kit The large roll kit allows the printer to handle a larger roll loaded onto its spindle which increases the roll diameter capacity from 3.9”( 100mm) to 5.9” (150mm). The kit requires removing the old spindle and installing a new spindle that displaces the roll further from the printer.
	Heavy Duty Cutter This option is available on the Compact4 printer. The cutter attaches to the front of the printer and cuts the material after it has stopped, allowing it to fall freely. The cutter option allows you to cut a label or tag to the desired length or cut between labels, so that the printed materials can be easily stacked. The heavy duty cutter allows reliable cutting through label and liner or card stock as thick as 180 µm [0.007 inches]. This accessory may only be installed at the factory or by a qualified service technician.

Empower Your Printing Solution

Datamax-O'Neil printer solutions offer easy software setup, navigation and customization. Combined with optional remote management and software tools, Datamax-O'Neil printers minimize human intervention and automate many of the tasks usually required by operators and technicians.

	DMXConfig DMX Config is a Windows-based printer setup utility that runs on a local PC allowing you to store setting and configure to multiple printers.
	DMX NetManager A network management tool giving users the ability to view status, monitor and manage printers remotely.
	Embedded Network Web Page Configurator Use the printer’s resident web page to configure the printer through a network connection using a web browser.
	Emulation Language Support Easily replace legacy printers without redesigning existing infrastructure.
	Printer Drivers Printer drivers allow transparent connection to Datamax-O'Neil printers for optimum performance.

Prolong Your Investment

Datamax-O'Neil printing supplies that are used for the MP Printers are popular in many industries including asset tracking labels for manufacturing, Meditech or Cerner labels for healthcare, and Direct Thermal Polypropylene labels for general industry. All these supplies and many more can be found in the supplies section.

Datamax-O'Neil offers a wide variety of world-class quality printing supplies for many industries including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and shipping. Datamax-O'Neil Certified Supplies are engineered and tested to provide optimal performance and maximize output through your Datamax-O'Neil Printer. Visit our Supplies section for more information on our supplies and customization services.

Industry Solutions for You

The Compact4 and Nova printers are all equipped with an auto-ranging power supply making them ready for use anywhere in the world. The MP printer is a perfect solution for industrial manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail, and pharmaceutical applications. Providing cost effective printing solutions is made easy with Compact4 and Nova printers.

	Industrial Manufacturing Manufacturers use MP printers for applications throughout their product lines with typical applications requiring as much as 4000 labels per shift. MP printers are used for many applications including asset tracking, work-in-progress labels, agency labels, and instruction labels to name a few.
	Transportation and Logistics The transportation and logistics industries use barcode labels in their distribution and warehousing facilities primarily for labeling shipments with critical shipping information. Because every shipment is different, the label printer must be able to handle the high demand with continually changing data. The MP Series is ideal to meet the requirements in applications such as cross docking, shipping labels, pallet tracking, and in sorting centers.
	Pharmaceuticals Pharmacies use MP printers to print prescription labels. The labels containing critical information for the patient are adhered to the outside of the pill bottle or box of medication. Printing this information rather than hand writing avoids errors and misinterpretation which can lead to serious consequences. Most widely used applications include compliance labels, track & trace, and pick lists.
	Retail Retail barcoding is more than just scanning an item at checkout. It follows a complete cycle, and starts when the product is received, stocked, displayed, sold, returned, and prepared for resale or return to manufacturer. The small size and versatility of the MP Series make it the ideal solution for generating item labels and shelf tags at every stage of the retail sales process.