The makers of the DuraLabel have recently added a new printer to their line: the DuraLabel 4000. Touted as an entry-level printer, the DuraLabel 4000 brings to the table a lower price than the full-performance DuraLabel printers, and lower supply prices. At least, that's what it appears to offer at first glance. This article digs just a little deeper to give you the story on the DuraLabel 4000.
DuraLabel 4000 Hardware
The DuraLabel 4000 is a 203dpi printer, lower than the industry standard for high-resolution printing, but still acceptable. It has print speeds up to 3" per second, which is fast, but lower than the 5-7" industry standard by quite a bit. The base model does not come with an automatic cutter.
Best described, the DuraLabel 4000 might be considered "inconvenient." Another inconvenience with the DuraLabel 4000 is the micro-ribbon core and light-duty construction.
DuraLabel 4000 Supplies
Possibly the biggest downfall of the DuraLabel 4000 is the supplies. While it may appear that you're saving money, it is important to note that for the price you are getting less than half of the industry standard in supplies! When you calculate the price-per-foot for labeling material, you're really not saving anything at all.
Another problem with having supply rolls that are smaller is more frequent supply loading. Users will run out quicker, and will constantly be re-loading the printer to keep up with production.
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