Printronix SMARTLINE SL4M, SL4M MP2 Specifications

S M A R T L I N E SL4M

• Uncompromised features and
performance at an economical price

• User friendly graphical interface offers
ease of configuration and installation

• Consistent RFID tag support with
entire SmartLine MP2 family

• EPCglobal Gen 2 Certified Hardware

• Interoperable with widest array
of Gen 2 tags

• 99.8% RFID encoding rates as
reported by end users

RFID PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

The SL4M™is the price-performance leader of the Printronix
SmartLine
applications. This cost-effective UHF RFID smart label printer
encoder is perfect for businesses seeking the most economical

solution for developing an RFID enabled supply chain. Based on the
Printronix reputation for reliability, durability, and dependability, the SL4M uses the same MP2
encoding technology and PSA3
SL5000r
growing leadership and established RFID ecosystem to support manufacturers, retailers and
government agencies seeking to improve their supply chain management with RFID technology.

A favorite among major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies, the SL4M’s patented
MP2 technology consistently provides encoding rates that exceed UHF RFID industry expectations.
The EPCglobal Gen 2 Certified Hardware encoder insures that it works in a
predictable and reliable manner for the best RFID enterprise solution. The
SL4M stands ready for RFID global implementation with the widest breadth
of Class 1 Gen 2 UHF tag support for a midrange printer. The SL4M MP2
encoding technology avoids confusion and eliminates cost, offering consistent
tag support with the entire SmartLine family.

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printer and SLPA8000r™high speed printer applicator. It builds upon Printronix

SL4M – CONTINUING THE PRINTRONIX HERITAGE

The SL4M delivers uncompromising Printronix leadership performance and quality in a cost­effective industrial and commercial design. The PSA3 architecture offers leading edge enterprise
printing solutions and connectivity shared across the Printronix product portfolio. Starting with
remote printer management and control, five different Printer Protocol Interpreters for seamless
installation into other printer brand environments, and its heavy duty printer design, the SL4M
delivers reliable performance for challenging applications and environments. The user friendly
graphical interface offers a unique icon menu driven navigation system for easy configuration
and installation. The SL4M rugged design, built in quality, and reliable performance make its
Printronix heritage unmistakable.

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series of RFID printers for industrial and commercial

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advanced electronic architecture found in the high performance

S M A R T L I N E SL4M

SL4M RFID PRINTER

4” Thermal transfer or direct thermal,

ndustrial and commercial grade

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MP2 Technology

The RFID SL4M printer includes Printronix
industry leading MP2 RFID Smart encoding
technology:

- Gen 2 hardware certified UHF RFID encoder

• Configured to approved global frequency
standards

• Supports EPCglobal Class 1, Gen 2
standards

-Multi-position RF coupler, Advanced Printer
Encoder Firmware

STANDARD FEATURES

32MB DRAM
8MB Flash
Rugged Metal Construction
Printer Install Wizard
Large Graphic User Interface
Color Coded User Cues
Adjustable Transmissive Sensor
Reflective Sensor
Auto-Calibration
USB 2.0, Serial, Parallel, Ethernet
PrintNet™10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Embedded Printer Language Support
(Printronix, Zebra, TEC, Sato, Intermec, Datamax)
Label Design Program
XML Enabled Printing
XML Based Remote Management via PXML
PrintNet Remote Management*
MP2 RFID Smart Encoding Technology
Snap-in and Upgradeable Printheads
Media Counter
Ribbon Life Indicator

OPTIONS

Memory Cartridge
DBCS Font Cartridge
Real Time Clock
Ethernet, Wireless (802.11b/g)**

INTERFACES

Standard: RS232 Serial, IEEE 1284 (Centronics),

USB 2.0, Ethernet

Optional: Ethernet, Wireless (802.11b/g)**

USER INTERFACE

Message Display: User friendly interface offering

a unique icon menu driven navigation system
with up to 8 lines of displayed messages

PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS

Memory: 32MB DRAM, 8MB FLASH
Print Speed: 10 ips @ 203 dpi

(254mm/sec @ 8/dpmm),
10 ips @ 305 dpi (254mm/sec @ 12/dpmm)

Printing Methods: Thermal transfer or direct thermal
Resolution: 203 dpi (8/dpmm),

optional 305 dpi (12/dpmm)

Printable Width: 4.1” max (104mm)

RFID CAPABILITIES

Operating Capabilities: Encode with automatic

verification and read with or without lock
Access Gen 2 memory spaces like TID, EPC,
User and the Lock and Kill passwords
Error Handling Modes: Overstrike – Overprint
failed or “bad” RFID tag and applies the data
to the next label
Stop – Pause after detecting a failed or “bad”
tag for user intervention
None – ignores all errors
Statistics Tracking: Track the total number of
RFID labels processed and the number of
failed (overstruck) tags

MEDIA COMPATIBILITY

Media Types: Paper, film or synthetic thermal

transfer or direct thermal label, tag and ticket
stock in roll or fanfold form
Media Capacity: Roll Supply –
8” diameter on a 3” core
(203mm diameter on a 76mm core)
Media and Liner Width: 1.0” to 5.15”
(22mm to 127mm)
Label Length(min/max): 0.25” to 99”
(6mm to 2,514.6mm)
Thermal Transfer Ribbon: Ribbon Width (min/max) –

1.55” to 5.0” (39.5mm to 127mm)

Maximum Ribbon Length: 450M
Ribbon Core Diameter: 1.0” (25.4 mm)
Ribbon Outer Diameter (max): 3.3” (85mm)

MEDIA SENSING METHODS

Transmissive (Gap, Notch, Hole), Reflective
(Black Mark), Disable (Continuous Media)

MEDIA HANDLING MODES

Tear-Off Strip, Peel-Off, Continuous

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

Standard: Printronix Graphics Language (PGL)

Zebra Graphics Language (ZGL)‡
TEC Graphics Language (TGL)‡
Intermec Graphics Language (IGL)‡
SATO Graphics Language (STGL)‡
Datamax Graphics Language (DGL)‡
XML – Extensible Mark-up Language

BAR CODE SYMBOLOGIES

Australian Post, Aztec, BC412, Code 128 (A,B,C),
Code 35, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar (NW7),
Datamatrix, EAN13 (JAN), EAN-8 (JAN), FIM,125,
German I-2/5, IFT14, ITF14, Matrix (2 of 5),
Maxicode, MSI, PDF-417, Planet, Plessey, PostBar,
Postnet, ROYAL BAR, RSS14, Telepen, UCC/EAN
128, UPC A, UPC E, UPC E0, UPC E1, UPC SHIP,
UPS 11

FONTS AND CHARACTER SET

Fonts: Monotype Imaging (Agfa Monotype) – Letter

Gothic Bold, Courier Bold, CG Triumvirate Bold
Condensed, OCR-A, OCR-B, CG Times, CG
Triumvirate, CG Triumvirate Bold, (additional fonts
available)

Character Set: Unicode with TrueType font support

GRAPHIC SUPPORT AND WINDOWS DRIVERS

Graphic Support: PCX and TIFF file formats
Windows Drivers: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003

server

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Power: Auto ranging power supply 90-264 VAC

(48-62Hz) PFC
Regulatory Compliance: FCC Part 15 Subpart C
Sections 15.207, 15.209, 15.247, Industry
Canada RSS-210, ETSI EN 301 489-1, ETSI EN
301 489-3, ETSI EN 300 220-3, EN 61000-3-2,
EN 61000-3-3, EN 60950, cMETus, CE, IDA, BSMI,
CCC, C-Tick, GOST-R, MIC, Argentina “S” mark

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -5°C to +60°C

(-23°F to +104°F)

Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Dimensions: 11.75” W x 18.75” D x 12.125” H

(298mm W x 476mm D x 308mm H)

Printer Weight: 34lbs (15.4Kg)
Shipping Weight: 42lbs (19Kg)

Requires PrintNet 10/100 Base-T Ethernet

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** USA, Canada, & European Union only

‡ Printer Protocol Interpreters for ZPL, TEC, IPL, Sato and

DPL with RFID commands for ZPL and Sato only

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the property of their respective owners. PTX-417B (08/08)

Printronix offers a wide selection of RFID label sizes, inlay designs, and thermal transfer
ribbons. Contact your local Printronix supplies reseller for Genuine Printronix Ribbons
and Labels, or contact Printronix at www.printronix.com or call 800-733-1900

14600 Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92606
800-665-6210 • www.printronix.com