Argox iX4 Series: The Most Valuable Lightweight Industrial Printer
Argox - a Sato company
Introducing the iX4 Series
The Argox iX4 series offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for lightweight industrial printing needs. Designed for ease of use and enhanced productivity, these printers are ideal for various applications.
Before Use: Older industrial printers had limited media space and required more paper for calibration.
After Use: The new iX4 series provides ample media space and features a new calibration mode to improve efficiency and reduce paper waste.
Feature Highlights
User-Friendly Design:
- Newly designed control panel with larger buttons, making it easy for users wearing gloves to operate.
Versatile Applications:
- Warehousing: Efficiently print labels for inventory management.
- Manufacturing: Produce labels for product identification and tracking.
- Logistics: Streamline shipping and receiving processes with clear labeling.
Enhanced Functionality for Easy Daily Work:
- New Panel Design: Larger buttons for easier operation, even with gloves.
- Smart Calibration Mode: Easily switch between 'Smart Mode' and 'Intelli Mode' for different printing tasks after loading new media rolls.
Seamless Integration and Connectivity
Automatic Command Detection and Switching:
- Automatically detects and switches between common printer command languages for user-friendly operation.
Diverse Connectivity Options:
- Built-in Ethernet, dual USB hosts, USB device, serial port (RS-232). Optional Wi-Fi, GPIO card/Parallel port available (for iX4-240/iX4-250/iX4-350).
Please contact sales for demonstration videos.
Specifications Table
| Specification | iX4-200 | iX4-240 | iX4-250 | iX4-350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printing Method | Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer | |||
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) | 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) | |
| Max. Print Speed | Max. 6 ips | Max. 8 ips | Max. 6 ips | Max. 10 ips |
| Max. Print Length | Max. 100" (2540 mm) | Max. 4.13" (105 mm) | Max. 8" (203 mm) | Max. 4.08" (103.7 mm) |
| Max. Print Width | Max. 4.13" (105 mm) | Max. 4.13" (105 mm) | Max. 8.26" (210 mm) | Max. 4.08" (103.7 mm) |
| Memory | 32 MB SDRAM, 16MB Flash ROM, USB storage up to 32GB | |||
| CPU | 32-bit RISC Microprocessor | |||
| Media Handling | Adjustable see-through sensor / Adjustable reflective sensor | |||
| Media Types | Roll-feed, Fan-fold, Continuous, Tag, Tickets, etc. | |||
| Media Dimensions | Max. Width: 4.48" (114mm), Min. Width: 1" (25.4mm), Thickness: 0.0025"~0.01" (0.0635mm~0.254mm) | |||
| Core Size | 3" (76mm) core, Max. OD 8.26" (210mm) | 1.5" (38mm) core, Max. OD 7" (177.8mm) | ||
| Ribbon Specifications | Width: 1"~4.4" (25.4mm~112mm), Max. Length: 450m (Wax), Max. OD 3.2" (81.3mm), Core Inner Diameter: 1" (25.4mm) | |||
| Fonts & Barcodes | Five international standard fonts (1.25mm~6mm), Max 24x24, 4-way rotation. Downloadable Windows True Type fonts. Supports various 1D and 2D barcode symbologies including QR Code, PDF417, DataMatrix. | |||
| Command Languages | PPLA, PPLB, PPLZ | PPLA, PPLB, PPLZ | ||
| Interface & Accessories | Operation Panel: 3 LED indicators, 3 buttons Communication Interface: USB device, RS-232 RTC Card: N/A Drivers: Windows Driver Win7/Win8/Win10/Win11, LINUX Driver, macOS Driver, Raspberry Pi Driver Utility Software: BarTender, Printer Tool Database Connection: Argobar Pro supports ODBC (Excel, CSV, MS Access, MS SQL, Oracle MySQL, dBASE) | Operation Panel: 3 LED indicators, 3 buttons, Chinese backlit LCD display Communication Interface: USB device, RS-232, Ethernet, USB host x 2 RTC Card: Built-in Drivers: Windows Driver Win7/Win8/Win10/Win11, LINUX Driver, macOS Driver, Raspberry Pi Driver Utility Software: BarTender, Printer Tool Database Connection: Argobar Pro supports ODBC (Excel, CSV, MS Access, MS SQL, Oracle MySQL, dBASE) | Operation Panel: 3 LED indicators, 3 buttons, Chinese backlit LCD display Communication Interface: USB device, RS-232, Ethernet, USB host x 2 RTC Card: Built-in Drivers: Windows Driver Win7/Win8/Win10/Win11, LINUX Driver, macOS Driver, Raspberry Pi Driver Utility Software: BarTender, Printer Tool Database Connection: Argobar Pro supports ODBC (Excel, CSV, MS Access, MS SQL, Oracle MySQL, dBASE) | Operation Panel: 3 LED indicators, 3 buttons, Chinese backlit LCD display Communication Interface: USB device, RS-232, Ethernet, USB host x 2 RTC Card: Built-in Drivers: Windows Driver Win7/Win8/Win10/Win11, LINUX Driver, macOS Driver, Raspberry Pi Driver Utility Software: BarTender, Printer Tool Database Connection: Argobar Pro supports ODBC (Excel, CSV, MS Access, MS SQL, Oracle MySQL, dBASE) |
| Power & Environment | Power Supply: AC input 100~240V, 50~60Hz Operating Environment: 40°F~104°F (4°C~40℃), 0%~90% relative humidity Storage Environment: -4°F~122°F (-20°C~50°C) Certifications: CE, CB, cULus, FCC, ICES, Energy Star, RoHS, BSMI | |||
| Physical Dimensions | Width 257mm x Height 263mm x Depth 432 mm | |||
| Weight | 29 lbs (13 kg) | |||
Argox reserves the right to add or modify specifications without prior notice. Please contact an Argox sales representative for the latest specifications.
Optional Accessories
- Guillotine Cutter
- Rotary Cutter
- Peel-off Module
- WLAN (*)
- GPIO (*)
- Parallel Port (*)
- Rewinder
(*) Not applicable to iX4-200
