The B-SX600 600 dpi thermal label printer is purpose-built for 24/7 heavy duty in industrial manufacturing; electrical, wire and cable identification, health care, defence and transportation. A strong performer in the extremely high-demanding Japanese market, the B-SX600 600 dpi industrial printer is the domestic industrial standard for name plate printing. With a 1200 dpi micro step drive control, the positioning of the label can be easily and highly accurately controlled by using a feedback control system. The B-SX600 has a 0.3mm accuracy of the print position in the media feed direction and can print on a 3mm label or can peel off 10mm labels. A ribbon control mechanism prevents the ribbon tension to change, hence keeps the ribbon straight throughout. The printer also has a perfect media centre alignment prevents an unbalanced contact of the print head with the media that may cause blurred prints at the media edges. Built around a 32-bit RISC processor for fast data transfers and with integrated 128MB SRAM onboard, the B-SX600 includes Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 printer drivers. Connectivity is assured with TCP-IP over Ethernet 10/100 and serial USB 2.0. The B-SX600 operability is world-class with intuitive user menus, easy supply loading and large LCD panel displays, tool-less maintenance and extremely easy set up. A number of safety features have also been engineered into the product; an interlock switch stops all printing activity when the cover is opened; users cannot touch moving parts such as the platen roller or the cutter unit. Also, the head cover is fitted with a damper mechanism to protect users from possible injuries.