
Advantage LX
Desktop Thermal Printer
Barcode Label Printers
Advantage LX
Mission-critical desktop printer.
CognitiveTPG's most popular desktop label printer, the Advantage LX (formerly known as the Blaster or
Blazer), is still the preferred industry choice for mission-critical desktop printer applications. It remains a
much beloved printer by both its users and our resellers.
Programming
CognitiveTPG’s advanced rmware command
language, CPL, is so easy to use that programming it
into any application is a snap.
Upgrading
The use of ash memory allows for easy rmware
upgrades to get you the latest features available for
your printers.
Capacity
Store hundreds of objects with our expanded memory.
With 4 MB of ash memory in every printer, you have
plenty of room to add fonts, graphics, and
programming.
Size
Why settle? Now you can save valuable time and space
with high-performance printing in a small footprint.
Durability
The Advantage LX is the only desktop thermal printer
that has a full metal mechanism and a proven track
record. As one of the most rugged printers in the
marketplace, the Advantage LX thrives in the harshest
environments where others have failed.
Reliability
A good, simple design and strong foundation make
our printers some of the most reliable in the eld.
When productivity is critical, you can count on the
Advantage LX.
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Advantage LX
Mission-Critical Desktop Printer
2” AND 4” MODELS
2” Model 4“ Model
PRINT
Method Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer
Width (max) 2.1” (53.8 mm) 4.1“ (104 mm)
Length (max) 40” (1,016 mm) 20” (513 mm)
Speed (max) 3 ips (76 mm/sec) 3 ips (76 mm/sec)
Resolution 203 dpi (8 dpmm) 203 dpi (8 dpmm)
Optional 300 dpi (12 dpmm)
MEDIA
Width 1“ - 2.4” (25 mm - 61 mm) 2“ - 4.3” (50mm - 109mm)
Roll Diameter 4.7“ (119 mm) 4.7“ (119 mm)
Ribbon Length (TT models only) 3150“ (80 m) 3150“ (80 m)
Indexing Black bar, notch, and gap Black bar, notch, and gap
BAR CODES 21 standard bar codes, including Add2, Add5, Codabar, Code39, Code93, Code 128A/B/C, D2of5, 2of5, S2of5,
EAN8/8+, EAN13/13+, EAN128, Maxicode, MSI/I1, PDF417, Plessey, Postnet, UPCA/A+/E/E1
FONTS
Bitmapped 7 styles with up to 10x10 magnication, variable boldness and spacing
International Sans serif font in 7 pt. sizes, up to 4x4 magnication, variable boldness and spacing
Scalable Smooth Fonts 3 Ultra Font styles for smooth characters in any size and boldness
Rotataions 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees
Technical Specifications
GRAPHICS PCX and BMP formats PCX and BMP formats
MEMORY RAM - 2 MB, Flash - 4 MB RAM - 2 MB, Flash - 4 MB
COMMUNICATIONS Serial or Parallel Serial and Parallel
Optional Ethernet (internal) Optional Ethernet (internal)
ELECTRICAL 100,120, or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz 100,120, or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
ENVIRONMENTAL Operates at 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Operates at 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
DIMENSIONS
Width 5.0“ (127 mm) 6.8” (173 mm)
Height 6.1“ (155 mm) 6.1“ (155 mm)
Depth 9.4“ (238 mm) 9.4“ (238 mm)
WEIGHT (DT / TT) 3.1 lbs. (1.41 kg) / 3.9 lbs. (1.77 kg) 3.9 lbs. (1.77 kg) / 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg)
ACCESSORIES
Standard Start-up Guide, power supply, Windows drivers, programmer’s guide, NiceLabel design software, inControl software
Optional Communications cables, label (peeler) dispenser, Ethernet, real-time clock
WARRANTY
Printer 24 months from date of purchase (requires registration and excludes printhead)
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE Cognitive Programming Language (CPL) Cognitive Programming Language (CPL)
CognitiveTPG Headquarters
25 Tri-State International, Suite 200, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Toll Free: 800-732-8950 Phone: 847-383-7900 Fax: 847-383-7949
www.CognitiveTPG.com
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