The B-EX series combines the tried and trusted features and functionality of the B-SX range with enhancements to increase performance and operability.

Reliability and performance usually come at a cost, but with the B-EX series, premium capabilities come as standard, essentially lowering initial capital outlay and future-proofing your investments.Continuing on from the easy operation of the SX range, the B-EX range also incorporates a user-replaceable snap-in printhead and platen roller, further reducing maintenance costs.

The unique intuitive graphical LCD 'helpdesk' display improves usability and prompts even the novice user to take immediate corrective action where necessary, keeping user training to a minimum.Toshiba has packed the superior design elements of the market-leading B-SX4 into the matt -black B-EX4 to provide customers with a high-end industrial product at a mid-range price.

Features include: side opening; double ribbon motor control; automatic centre media loading; near-edge or flat printhead; optional ribbon save; BCI (Basic Command Interpreter) compatibility. (Toshiba uses Basic Command Language to control the printer's interface.)With a speed of 14 ips, the B-EX4 boasts a 40 % improvement in productivity on the SX range (10 ips).

Ethernet and USB 2.0 are standard with options for parallel, serial and wireless LAN. It is fully compatible with the B-SX range, allowing for the swift migration of legacy printers. In addition, advanced processing capabilities facilitate high throughput.The B-EX range boasts further sophisticated features: data logging function; internal file storage; automatic thermal printhead DPI detection; LAN address display; simple LAN set-up; graphical sensor threshold on display; auto-home position function; firmware update via external memory; ribbon wrinkle cancelling (to reduce paper and ribbon wastage).Emulation functionality

The emulation functionality enables Toshiba printers to work with ZPL II® data streams allowing you to enhance your labels without modifying your current system. No software changes are required, just install the printer and start working.

Free yourself from the restrictions of your legacy systems, protect your future investments and lower the total cost of ownership (also available for other datastreams).