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CognitiveTPG Ci & Cxi Series

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Ci & Cxi Series Barcode Printers


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Finally, a rugged, desktop-sized industrial label printer that matches the performance and throughput of more expensive mid-range models! The Cognitive Ci and Cxi thermal printer series bridges the gap between traditional desktop barcode printers and larger, high-performance industrial printers.

The Cognitive Ci and Cxi thermal label printers boast print speeds of 6 inches (Ci) and 8 (Cxi) inches per second, outperforming all thermal desktop and most mid-sized industrial printers on today's market. With thermal label roll capacities at 7.7 inches (OD) with a 1.5" core, Cognitive's Ci and Cxi printers equal the media capacities of all mid-range printers.

    Additional Features:
  • 6500-inch ribbon capacity for thermal transfer models
  • RFID ready
  • Built-in real-time clock
  • LCD user interface (Cxi models only)
  • Rugged, heat-dissipating metal construction
  • Internal Ethernet connectivity available
  • 16MB DRAM & 8MB Flash memory
  • Accepts linerless media
  • Audible indicator
Both the Ci & Cxi are available in 2-inch or 4-inch print widths with choice of thermal or direct thermal printing methods.

See "Accessories" below for compatible cables.

These printers do not ship with labels. Purchase compatible label & tags

Purchase compatible ribbons

Cognitive warrants to the purchaser, for a 12 month period beginning on the date of purchase from Cognitive, that all printers purchased from Cognitive, with the exception of the thermal print head and the Advantage family printers, shall be free from material and workmanship defects. Cognitive warrants to the purchaser of an Advantage printer, for a period of 24 months beginning on the date of purchase, such printer shall be free from material and workmanship defects.

Product Specifications
Interface Serial RS-232, USB 2.0 and parallel, USB, Ethernet (optional)
Color Options Dark Grey
Print Method Direct thermal or thermal transfer
Print Speed Ci Models: 4 to 6 in / second at 203 dpi - 2 to 6 in / second at 300 dpi
Cxi Models: 4 to 8 in / second at 203 dpi - 2 to 6 in / second at 300 dpi
Print Resolution 203 dpi (300 dpi optional)
Maximum Print Area Width: 4.25 in (108 mm)
Length: 200 in
Paper Dimensions 4 Inch Printers
Width: 1 to 4.68 in (25.4 to 119 mm)
Roll Diameter: 7.625 (203 mm) maximum

Two Inch Printers Width: .5 to 2.84 in (12.7 to 72 mm)
Roll Diameter: 7.625 (203 mm) maximum
Resident Fonts Bitmapped: 7 styles with up to 10x10 magnification, variable boldness and spacing
International AGFA Fonts: Sans-serif font in 7 pt. sizes, up to 4x4 magnification, variable boldness and spacing
Scalable Smooth Fonts: 3 styles for smooth characters in any size and boldness
Rotations: 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees
Barcodes Supported UPCE, UPCE1, POSTNET, PDF417, UPCA+, Maxicode, ADD 2, ADD 5, CODE 39, I 2OF5, CODE 93, MSI1, EAN 8, EAN 13, PLESSEY, 128A, 128B, S2OF5, 128C, CODE 128, EAN 128, CODABAR, MSI, D2OF5
Graphics Printing Ability to upload and recall. PCX and BMP formats
Memory 8 MB Flash, 16 MB DRAM
Two Color Printing Capabilities No
Auto Cutter No
Peeler / Presenter No
Internal Rewind No
LCD Display Ci Models: No
Cxi Models: Yes
Dimensions 4 Inch Printers: 7.1H x 5W x 10.5D in (181 x 175 x 267 mm)
2 Inch Printers: 7.1H x 6.9W x 10.5D in (181 x 127 x 267 mm)
Weight 4 Inch Printers: 5.9 lb
2 Inch Printers: 5.2 lb
Operating Temperature 41°F - 104°F (5°C - 40°C)
Software Included CD including Windows drivers, NiceLabel SE label design software

CognitiveTPG Ci & Cxi Series Reviews

POSGuys Rating:

With the Cognitive Cxi and Ci model printers, operations with high-capacity printing needs no longer have to sacrifice quality for lack of space. This truly industrialized desktop printer fits anywhere, offers the convenience of desktop printers, but behaves like a mid-sized ruggedized unit.

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