Datamax-O'Neil has updated its consolidated price list for stationary, portable printers, options and accessories to take effect on October 1st, 2010. The new price list has been formatted to ease readability and provide additional convenience for our partners. Please click the "Sales Tools and Resources" link to review the new price list.

In The fastest growing battery system, lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries are used where high-energy density and light weight is of prime importance. The Li-ion is more expensive than other systems and must follow strict guidelines to assure safety. Applications include notebook computers and cellular phones. The table below compares the characteristics of the six most commonly used rechargeable battery systems in terms of energy density, cycle life, exercise requirements and cost. The figures are based on average ratings of commercially available batteries at the time of publication. Exotic batteries with above average ratings are not included. A lithium-ion battery provides between 500 and 1000 discharge/charge cycles, depending on temperature and other variables during charging and discharging. The Li-Ion battery prefers a partial rather than a full discharge. Frequent full discharges should be avoided when possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or use a larger battery. There is no concern of memory when applying unscheduled charges. We do not allow the Li-Ion battery in our printers to fully discharge (which is considered to be at 3.0V per cell). Although lithium-ion is memory-free in terms of performance deterioration, batteries with fuel gauges exhibit what engineers refer to as "digital memory.” Here is the reason: Short discharges with subsequent recharges do not provide the periodic calibration needed to synchronize the fuel gauge with the battery's state-of-charge. A deliberate full discharge and recharge every 30 charges corrects this problem. Letting the battery run down to the cut-off point in the equipment will do this. If ignored, the fuel gauge will become increasingly less accurate. We do not implement a fuel gauge so this full discharge process is unnecessary.

ORLANDO, FL – September 1, 2010 - Datamax-O’Neil, part of Dover Corporation’s Product Identification Group and global provider of label and receipt printing solutions, announces the availability of extended warranty agreements and value added service options to its North American and European partners. Similar programs are being tailored for partners in other regions, and will be announced in the near future. “We are excited and pleased to provide a simple and consistent structure to our expanded service offering that enables our customers the flexibility to select an option that best meets their individual requirements,” said Wayne Campbell, Director of Global Technical Support for Datamax-O’Neil. “As the printer manufacturer, we are the best source for repairs and service, and we can offer it cost effectively with well-trained technicians using genuine Datamax-O’Neil parts.” The standard one-year warranty can be extended in increments of 1, 2 and 4 years, making the total available warranty coverage period at 2, 3 and 5 years. Because the microFlash and PrintPad printers come with a standard 2-year warranty, an additional 1-year or 3-year warranty can be purchased, increasing the total warranty coverage period to 3 or 5 years, respectively. Read more.......