Consisting of the W-6208, W-6308, and W-8306 models, the W-Class line of bar code printers is equipped with a32-bit 90-MHz Motorola Coldfire™ processor and 16 MB of standard memory. This provides accelerated first-label output and variable-data printing. All of the systems offer a wide range of connectivity options that support a variety of hosts including LANs and workstations.

The W-6208 can print a 6.6-inch-wide 203-dpi image at 8 inches per second; the W-6308, a 6.4-inch-wide 300-dpi image at 8 inches per second; and the W-8306, an 8.5-inch-wide 300-dpi image at 6 inches per second. All of the printers are equipped with an adjustable-contrast LCD front-panel display that allows operators to select media, speed and temperature settings as well as network connectivity options. The LCD uses language prompts in either English, French, Italian, German, or Spanish.

Other standard features include an adjustable-pressure printhead, a side-door window for monitoring media sup-ply levels, and a media-sensing calibration unit that automatically adjusts the printers to handle various label sizes and types. All of the systems feature a tough all-metal chassis designed to Withstand adverse work environments, making them ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications.