[Nhcoll-l] [EXT]Re: Datamax end of life

Tue Jan 26 15:51:12 EST 2021

We are a zebra business partner as well, we find those printers to be more difficult for end users to understand how to load.
I’m really thinking the CAB printer is super easy, and solidly built.

The Mark II is still available, it will work until the formal end of life is announced, which we’re all still feeling is going to be December 2021, maybe the latest February 2022.

All of the supplies work in the zebra, Cab, or Datamax.

JP

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Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 3:28 PM
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Subject: RE: [EXT]Re: [Nhcoll-l] Datamax end of life

David’s question is very relevant, with constantly changing market and the lifespan of a printer model.

Like many, we’ve relied on the Datamax Mark II for our recent labelling needs.
Unfortunately, when we purchased 2 of those printers, one turned out to be a lemon and was never properly serviced by the provider in Canada.
This was probably (I’d like to believe) the exception in the lot, but still an expensive experience.

As a result, when I had the funds to purchase another printer, I went for a Zebra Printer, available from a well-known distributor.
I felt that for the significant difference in price (in Canada), it was worth trying something different:
ZEBRA ZT410 DIRECT THERMAL/THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER - 600 DPI (H-5150; it is similar to the aforementioned Datamax).
But now, it is replaced by the much more expensive ZEBRA ZT610 600 DPI.

You’ll have to compare price and functionality between these Datamax and Zebra printers
Once we figured out the optimal printing setup and the fact that the rolls of ribbon and label material (from Alpha Systems) need to be wound in the correct direction (ribbon not the same as for Datamax; e.g., Part # 296833 4.33" x 1476' SDR5+ CSO Resin Ribbon for Zebra), we were and are still very satisfied with the Zebra.

So there are options available.

Jean-Marc

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Subject: [EXT]Re: [Nhcoll-l] Datamax end of life

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I’ve been mentioning this to each of the sites as they call.  I also have a replacement ready.

JP

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Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Datamax end of life

David

I just spoke with a representative from Honeywell and it appears that it is only the I-Class Mark I printer that is scheduled to be discontinued - https://www.honeywellaidc.com/products/discontinued (click on printers and the I-class is about half-way down).  The I-Class Mark II (the updated version) will still continue to be produced and supported.  This is the printer that most folks have currently (at least we do).

So, it appears, crisis averted.  I have copied Joe from Alpha Systems so he is aware.

Andy

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Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Datamax end of life

Greetings, thermal transfer afficionados,

While shopping for a new printer, I was told by a representative at Alpha Systems that Honeywell will discontinue production of the popular I-class Datamax series at the end of this year. Support will continue for 5 years. Has anyone had good or bad experiences they could share with the CAB Squix (recommended by Alpha Systems) or Zebra brand printers?

Thanks,
Dave

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