iX4-280

Innovative upgrades for classic model!



Argox iX4-280 is the next generation of iX4-250, iX4-series have been well known for the durability in light industrial printer market. The same design concept, iX4-280 not only provides high durability, but also upgrade hardware to the next level. It has new MPU and more memory to speed-up the data processing. The optimized mechanical structure can reduce vibration effectively, equips new printhead with high stability and quality, fulfill high-volume label printing needs.

Product features

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1. Upgraded hardware
The era of big data is coming, iX4-280 has new MPU and more memory, speed-up data processing.

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2. Optimized mechanical structure
Optimized mechanical structure design can reduce vibration effectively. Offers excellent quality during high-speed printing.

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3. High printing speed
The maximum printing speed can reach up to 10ips. (254mm/s) (with peeler and rewinder)

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4. Durable printhead
New printhead has high stability and quality, suitable for automatic labeling & logistics applications.

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5. Flat panel structure
The flat panel structure shortens the peel-off distance. Keep automatic labeling machine running smooth.

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Application:
• Automatic labeling
• Manufacturing
• Transportation & Logistics

Printing Method	Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer
Printing Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Printing Speed	Max. 10ips (254mm/s) (with peeler and rewinder)
Printing Length	Max. 100”(2540 mm)
Printing Width	Max. 4.13”(105 mm)
Memory	128MB DRAM, 128MB Flash ROM (USB storage up to 32GB)
CPU Type	32 bit RISC microprocessor
Sensors	Reflective sensor x 1 (Movable) & Transmissive sensor x 1(Movable)
Operation Interface	LED indicator x 3, Button x 3, LCD Display x 1
Communication         Interface	USB device, RS-232, Ethernet, USB host x 2
Fonts	Internal character sets standard 5 alpha-numeric fonts from 0.049”H ~ 0.23” H (1.25mm ~ 6.0mm) Internal fonts are expandable up to 24x24 4 direction 0 ~ 270 rotation Soft fonts are downloadable Ability to print any Windows True Type font easily. Support scalable font
Wireless Security	N/A
1D Barcodes	PPLA: Code 39、UPC-A、UPC-E、Code 128 subset A/B/C、EAN-13、EAN-8、HBIC、Codabar、Plessey、UPC2、UPC5、Code 93、Postnet、UCC/EAN-128、UCC/EAN-128 K-MART、 UCC/EAN-128 Random weight、Telepen、FIM、Interleaved 2 of 5 (Standard/with modulo 10 checksum/ with human readable check digit/ with modulo 10 checksum & shipping bearer bars) 、GS1 Data bar (RSS) PPLB: Code 39、 UPC-A、 UPC-E、 Matrix 2 of 5、 UPC-Interleaved 2 of 5、Code 39 with check sum digit 、Code 93、EAN-13、EAN-8 (Standard, 2 /5digit add-on) 、Codabar、Postnet、Code128 subset A/B/C、Code 128 UCC (shipping container code) 、Code 128 auto、UCC/EAN code 128 (GS1-128) 、 Interleave 2 of 5、Interleaved 2 of 5 with check sum、Interleaved 2 of 5 with human readable check digit、German Postcode、Matrix 2 of 5、 UPC Interleaved 2 of 5、 EAN-13 2/5 digit add-on、 UPCA 2/5 digit add-on、UPCE 2/5 digit add-on、GS1 Data bar (RSS)
2D Barcodes	PPLA/PPLB：MaxiCode、PDF417、Data Matrix (ECC 200 only) 、QR code、Composite Codes
Graphics	PPLA：PCX, BMP, IMG, HEX, GDI PPLB: PCX , BMP, Binary raster, GDI PPLZ: PCX, BMP, IMG, Hex, GDI, Binary raster
Emulation	PPLA, PPLB, PPLZ
Software-label Editing	BarTender® from Seagull Scientific, Argobar Pro support ODBC Database Connection: Excel, CSV, MS Access, MS SQL, Oracle MySQL, dBASE (*.dbf)
Software-utility	BarTender, Printer Tool, Font Utility
Driver tools	Windows Driver for Windows Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10, LINUX Driver, macOS Driver, Raspberry Pi Driver
Media Type	Roll-feed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, black mark, tags, ticket in thermal paper or plain paper
Media	Max. width: 4.48”(114mm). Min. width: 1”(25.4 mm). Thickness: 0.0025”~0.01” (0.0635mm~0.254mm) 8”(203mm)OD on a 3”(76mm) ID core. Dealer Option 6"(152.4mm)OD on a 1.5"(38mm) ID core.
Ribbon	Max. width: 4.4”(112 mm). Min. width: 1” (25.4 mm). Length:max 450m Wax, Max OD 3.2” (81.3 mm). Core size ID 1”(25.4 mm). Wax, Wax/Resin, Resin (Ribbon wound ink-side out or ink-side in: auto-detect)
Drop Resistance	N/A
Printer Dimensions	W 250 mm x H 260 mm x D 405 mm
Printer Weight	29 lbs (13 kg)
Power Source	Internal Universal Switching Power supply. Input voltage: 100~240V, 50~60Hz
Battery	N/A
Operation Environment	Operation Temperature: 40°F~104°F (4°C~40°C), 5% ~ 90% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -4°F~122°F (-20°C~50°C)
Real Time Clock	Standard
Standard Item	N/A
Optional Items	Cutter, Peeler ,GPIO module,Internal rewinder,External rewinder,External media stand
Agency Listing	CE, CB, FCC, cULus, BSMI, RoHS
Attention	*Argox reserves the right to enhance and modify the specification without prior notice. Please check Argox sales representative for most updated specifications.