Introducing…
TallyGenicom’s New Portable Printer
The MTP4 Thermal
TallyGenicom MTP4P
The Best Thermal Solution for the Direct Store Delivery Market
TallyGenicom MTP4
Key Reasons to Use Mobile Route Accounting
 Increase productivity - by minimizing the amount of
time spent completing the transaction at each stop
and maximizing time spent with the customercontributing to increased up-selling
 Improve customer service and sales - by making
relevant data available at the point of interaction
with the customer, and ensuring accurate pricing
and quantities on delivered goods
 Improve cash flow - by enabling real-time payment
processing
TallyGenicom MTP4
Trends in Route Accounting Solutions
 This is a growth market – with annual printer
revenue to increase 15% year over year for the
next three years
 Increasing use of Windows based laptops and
PDA hardware
 Increasing use of wireless technology
Mobile Thermal Printers
Model Summary
TallyGenicom MTP 4P Features
Modules
Modular Rugged Design
 6 ft drop to concrete
 -20 to 55 degree C
 4, 3 & 2 inch media
 Standard Serial & USB
 802.11 or Bluetooth Configurations
Water and Dust Tested, IP54 Certified
Accessories
Vehicle Cradle
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Drop in printer mechanism
Push Button release
LED’s for charging or error
Fanfold media slot
Charging connector
 Connect to Cigarette Lighter adapter
or 12 V Vehicle System Connection
 Cradle Mount fixes cradle to vehicle
Accessories
Chargers
 AC Charger
 DC charger
 Connect to Cigarette Lighter adapter in vehicles
 Connect to 12 V vehicle System
 9-30 V DC Forklift System
 30-60 V DC Forklift System
 Quad charger
 Charges 4 batteries at the same time
Handling Options
 Shoulder strap
 Hand strap
 Soft case
Where Mobile Printers Are Used
Key End User Verticals
 Beer Distributors
 Wine and Spirits Distributors
 Soft Drink Distributors
 Dairy
 Bakery
 Coffee
 Utilities
 Public Safety
Warranty/Service Program
Warranty
 One Year Return to Depot
 Print Head Warranted for One Year w/ TG Media Use
Three Year Extended Warranty
 One Year Std. Warranty Plus Two Additional Years
 Print Head Included in Warranty w/ TG Media Use
TG Provides Complete Printer Solution
Support for Sales Opportunities
 Application Engineering – supporting both hardware
and software requirements
 Custom Mountings – expert installation planning
team with knowledge of stands, mounts and cabling
 On-site Installation Support
MTP4 vs. Extech 3500T
Feature
1C.
MTP4P
Extech 3500T
MTP4 Benefit
Battery Life
7.4V, 4 Ah, rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
10V, 1.5 Ah, rechargeable
NiMH
Prints more receipts on a single
charge, longer battery life on
charge on top of charge cycles
Fonts
Fonts with scaling engine
Resident Fonts
More flexible fonts
Throughput
Print Speeds of up to 4 ips
Print Speeds up to 2 ips
Reduced labor costs
Ease of Media
Loading
Center loading media for variable roll
widths
Fixed 3 in media
Can support multiple applications
using different media widths thus
protecting customers investment
Ruggedness
6 ft multiple drop to concrete
4 ft drop (unspecified drops)
Longer life in tough environments
Durability
Impact modified polycarbonate with
fused oil and abrasion resistant rubber
over-mold
Santoprene Overlays unsecured
Results in fewer service calls over
product life
Control Panel
LCD- for better viewing network
parameters
Not available
Better user versatility visibility
Memory
4MB RAM 8MB Flash
256K Flash, 128K SRAM
More functionality; flexibility
MTP4 vs. Extech 3500T
Feature
2.
Extech 3500T
MTP4P
MTP4 Benefit
Tough Environments
IP54 certified (Dust and Water
Resistant)
Not available
Much better harsh environmental
performance
USB
Yes
No
USB can be used to download new
files into the printer much faster
than the RS232 serial connection
Connector
RJ 45 10 pin modular
Commercial RJ11 connector
More durable connector
Baud Rate
Up to 115.2 KBPS
Up to 38.4KBPS
More flexible choices
Bluetooth
Available
Available
Latest Bluetooth radio technology
supporting different authentication
protocols
802.11b (DSSS)
Available
Available
Latest 802.11b radio technology
supporting different security
protocols
Wireless Security
WPA,LEAP, Kerberos, VPN, EAP-TLS
Not Available
supports wireless security protocol
options such as WPA, Kerberos,
VPN, EAP-TLS and LEAP
Card Reader
Mag Card/Smart Card Reader (EMV
certified)
Mag Card/Smart Card
Reader (Not EMV certified)
RW 420 offers EMV-certified
readers
MTP4 vs. Extech 3500T
Feature
3.
Extech 3500T
MTP4P
MTP4 Benefit
Ruggedness/ Drop
Test
6 ft, Multiple drops to concrete
4 feet (unspecified drops)
Much more durable unit
Bar Codes
Code 39, UPC-A, Code 93, UPC-E,
Code 128, Codabar, EAN-8,
MSI/Plessey, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of
5, PostNet, UCC-128, Facing Ident
Mark, NW-7, Codablock F
Code 39, Code 128,
Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC
Wider bar code range
2D Bar Codes
Two-Dimensional Bar Codes: PDF417,
MaxiCode, RSS, Composite, Data
Matrix, QR
N/A
Supports widely used 2D bar codes
Weight
2.0 lbs
1.25 lbs
Built for heavier usage
Max. roll length
80'
45'
More printing with fewer paper
changes
Media window
Yes
No
More user friendly
Cradle
Vehicle cradle for charging and
communication
Not available
Provides ease of use in vehicles
Fanfold Media
Fanfold media slot for feeding external
media
Not available
Expanded media capability
MTP4 vs. Printek MTP400
Feature
4.
MTP4P
Printek MTP400
MTP4 Benefit
Battery Life
7.4V, 4 Ah, rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
7.4V, 2.2Ah, rechargeable LiIon battery
Prints more receipts on a single
charge longer battery life on charge
on top of charge cycles
Fonts
Fonts with scaling engine
Wide range of font types and
sizes, plus scaling
More flexible fonts
Throughput
Print Speeds of up to 4 ips
Print Speeds of up to 3.3 ips
Reduced labor costs
Ease of Media
Loading
Center loading media for variable roll
widths
Side loaded roll.
Can support multiple applications
using different media widths thus
protecting customers investment
Ruggedness
6 ft multiple drop to concrete
4 ft multiple drops to concrete.
Longer life in tough environments
Durability
Impact modified polycarbonate with
fused oil and abrasion resistant rubber
over-mold
Over molded elastomer
Results in fewer service calls over
product life
Control Panel
Angled 4 line LCD- for better viewing
network parameters
2 line LCD with 4 illuminated
icons perpendicular to base.
Better user visibility
Memory
4MB RAM 8MB Flash
1 MB Flash, 1 MB RAM
More functionality; flexibility
MTP4 vs. Printek MTP400
Feature
5.
MTP4P
Printek MTP400
MTP4 Benefit
USB
Yes
Not Available
USB can be used to download new
files into the printer much faster
than the RS232 serial connection
Connector
RJ 45 10 pin modular
RJ 6 pin modular
More durable connector
Baud Rate
Up to 115.2 KBPS
Up to 57 KBPS
More flexible choices
Bluetooth
Available
Available
Latest Bluetooth radio technology
supporting different authentication
protocols
802.11b (DSSS)
Available
Available
Latest 802.11b radio technology
supporting different security
protocols
Wireless Security
WPA,LEAP, Kerberos, VPN, EAP-TLS
Card Reader
Mag Card/Smart Card Reader (EMV
certified)
supports wireless security protocol
options such as WPA, Kerberos,
VPN, EAP-TLS and LEAP
3 Track
RW 420 offers EMV-certified
readers
MTP4 vs. Printek MTP400
6.
Printek MTP400
MTP4 Benefit
Feature
MTP4P
Bar Codes
Code 39, UPC-A, Code 93, UPC-E,
Code 128, Codabar, EAN-8,
MSI/Plessey, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of
5, PostNet, UCC-128, Facing Ident
Mark, NW-7, Codablock F
2D Bar Codes
Two-Dimensional Bar Codes: PDF417,
MaxiCode, RSS, Composite, Data
Matrix, QR
Media window
Yes
Paper remaining indicator
More user friendly
Cradle
Vehicle cradle for charging and
communication
Not available.
Provides ease of use in vehicles
Fanfold Media
Fanfold media slot for feeding external
media
Preloaded 100 sheet cassette
Better media solution
Code 39, Code 128,
UCC/EAN/JAN, Interleaved 2
of 5, CODABAR, EAN08, &
13, PDF-417, UPC
Wider bar code range
Supports widely used 2D bar codes
Product Availability
Initial Units
 Demo units late April
 Production units available early May
Normal Lead Time
 Bluetooth and USB standard configs 3-5 days
 US wall charger, cradle, battery, cables 3-5 days
 Card reader, fanfold card units 30 days
 Quad charger, Int’l wall charger 30 days
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