GA International Thermal-Transfer / Direct Thermal Desktop Printer #Cody-3
Description
Cody-3™ GA International Thermal-Transfer / Direct Thermal Desktop Printer
Print Method: Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution: 300 dpi
Print Speed up to: 4″/s (102 mm/s)
Print Width up to: 4.16″ (105.7 mm)
Label Width: 0.79″ – 4.64″ (20 – 118 mm)
Label Height: 0.16″– 30.0″ (4 – 762mm)
Label Material Thickness: 0.003″ – 0.01″ (0.076 – 0.2 mm)
Liner Material Width: 0.79″ – 4.64″ (20 – 118 mm)
Roll Outer Diameter: 5″ (127 mm)
Roll Core Diameter: 1″ – 1.5″ (25.4 – 38.1 mm)
Interfaces: USB 2.0, Serial (RS232), Ethernet 10/100, USB Host
GA International’s Cody-3 is a reliable thermal desktop printer that can print in thermal-transfer and direct thermal modes. Ideal for small to medium volume printing, the Cody-3 can print high-quality 300 dpi text with a 102 mm/s print speed, perfect for printing text, graphics, 1D- and 2D-barcodes. It provides a variety of connection options, including USB and ethernet, for added flexibility and fast device connection. Bundled with Bartender™ UltraLite edition for intuitive label and barcode design.
Benefits:
- High 300 dpi print resolution for small label printing
- Capable of thermal-transfer and direct thermal modes
- USB, serial, and Ethernet connection options
- Barcode design software included
What’s included:
- Cody-3 label printer
- Empty ribbon take-up core
- Ribbon hubs – set of 2
- USB cable
- AC power adapter, power cord
- Cody-3 manual
- USB drive with Bartender UltraLite software
Specifications
Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
No, an ink ribbon is only required for printing thermal-transfer labels (e.g., JTTA, AUTT, or FTT). Please contact our technical support team with any questions you may have.
Yes, this printer can print both in thermal-transfer mode (see above) and direct thermal mode. No ink ribbon is required when using direct thermal labels, allowing for an ink-free printing process. Please contact our technical support team for recommendations or if you have any questions.
No, this printer can use labels on a 1”/25.4mm cardboard or plastic core.
In general, this printer can accept ribbons with a core diameter of 1”/25.4mm. The maximum ribbon length usable in this printer is 984’/300m.
We recommend specific ribbons depending on the type of label you would like to print, as stated on each label’s product page. Please contact our technical support team if you require more information.
No, the Cody-3 contains no DRM technology and can be used with labels from various third-party manufacturers.
This issue can be addressed by increasing the heat transferred to the ink ribbon. Please refer to this page if you are using the BarTender™ software. Please contact our technical support team if you require further assistance.
The printer will receive the actual label size when you send a print job to the printer and thus usually does not require calibration. However, the printer also has a calibration button if manual calibration should be needed. Please refer to page 11 of the manual on the flash drive you received with the printer to locate the button. Hold the button until the LEDs on the printer start to flash orange to initiate manual calibration.
This printer comes standard with a free version of BarTender UltraLite edition for easy label and barcode design. Please contact our technical support team to inquire about other software upgrade options.
This printer can print various types of thermal-transfer and direct thermal labels and tags. Please contact our technical support team if you would like to receive further information on if a specific label can be used with this printer.
Yes, the printer has an opening in the back to allow feeding of labels from an external source in case you would like to use larger label rolls.
No, this printer does not contain an RFID encoder. Please contact our technical support team in case you are looking for a label printer with RFID encoding capabilities.
We do not recommend exceeding 500 printed labels per day with this model. Please contact our technical support team if you need a recommendation for a printer that can print more labels than that on a daily basis.