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Catalyst V8e Laser Marking System - Technical Specifications

Print method Fiber-optic coupled laser diodes
Print Resolution 300 x 300 dpi
Print Speeds For a typical 25.4 mm x 101.6 mm (1" - 4") label it is 12 seconds/label.
Laser Specifications Wavelength: 980 nm
Beam Divergence: 11.3°
Pulse Duration: 20uSec typical
Maximum Power: 10 Optical Watts/laser
Class 1 Laser
Media Colours Black with white print
Print Width Pre die-cut: 13 mm - 127 mm (0.5" - 5")
Digital die-cut: 13 mm - 104 mm (0.5" - 4.1")
Media Width Pre die-cut: 54 mm - 130.17 mm (2.125" - 5.125")
Digital die-cut: 120 mm (4.72")
Print Length 13 mm - 305 mm (0.5" - 12")
Media Type Schreiner Colour Laser Film (CLF), Black with white print
Media Sensing Moveable see-through sensor for die-cut labels;
reflective sensor for labels and tags with black stripe;
can use continuous and pre-printed labels and tags
Media Feed External
Supply Roll 152 mm (6") maximum diameter on 76 mm (3") core
Cutter Built-in die-cutting knife blade
Built-in "pizza-wheel" style label cutter
Indicator Lights Power
Controls Pause, Feed, Unload
Operating System Windows 10+
Data Interface Connections USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100/1000
Label Design Software BarTender Ultralite (Windows); other versions available for more features and integrations
Power Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12VDC, 5.0 Amps
Certifications Agency Approvals: UL, UL-C, CE, FCC Class A
Laser Safety: CDRH and IEC 60825-1
UL: Class 1 Laser Product
Weight 5.7kg
Dimensions (WxHxD) 345 mm x 242 mm x 432 mm
Operating Temperature 10 °C to 35 °C
Operating Humidity 10 % to 60 % RH (non-condensing)
Available Version Catalyst V8e (eight laser diodes)
What's in the Box Catalyst Laser Marking System, BarTender UltraLite, USB 2.0 cable, EU power cord and instructions BarTender UltraLite and printer driver can be downloaded from the DTM Print website.
Recommended Accessories DTM Print Label Re-/Unwinders
Warranty 36 months (after product registration, for devices purchased in EU/EFTA countries and UK)
Manufacturer Primera Technology, Inc.

Label and Media Specifications

Label width Pre die-cut: 13 mm - 127 mm (0.5" - 5")
Digital die-cut: 13 mm - 104 mm (0.5" - 4.1")
Liner/media width 54 mm - 130.17 mm (2.125" - 5.125")
Digital die-cut: 120 mm (4.72")
Label hight/length 13 mm - 305 mm (0.5" - 12")
Media Thickness (Liner + Label)* Max. 254 µm (0.254 mm) / 10 mil (0.010")
Distance from edge of media to edge of label Printer driver assumes 2 mm gap. However, this is adjustable via the left margin offset.
Gap between labels 2.5 mm - 254 mm (0.1" - 10")
Width of through-hole 6 mm - 13 mm (0.25" - 0.5")
Reflective/Black Mark Width** Min: 2.5 mm (0.1")
Max: N/A
Gap Sensor Adjustment Range From right edge: 10 mm - 52 mm (0.4" - 2.05")
Max Outer Diameter (OD) 152 mm (6")
Inner Core Diameter (ID) 76 mm (3")

* This is the recommended maximum. There are two factors that determine whether the printer will accept any particular stock thickness.

  1. The ability for the printer to pull the paper through the printer area.
  2. The ability for the sensor to read through the backing if the sensor is set to die-cut.

** The Reflective/Black Mark should be opaque to infrared light. The mark should be between the labels. The end of the mark should correspond with the beginning of the label.

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