Print Specifications CX-2040
Printing MethodDirect Thermal & Thermal Transfer
Printing Resolution203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Printing LengthMax. 100”(2540 mm)
Printing WidthMax. 4.25”(108 mm)
Memory32 MB SDRAM, 16MB Flash ROM
CPU Type32 bit RISC microprocessor
Consumables Specifications
SensorsReflective sensor x 1 (movable) & Transmissive sensor x 1 (Center fixed)
Media TypeRoll-feed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, black mark, tags, ticket in thermal paper or plain paper
Media
  • Max. width: 4.65” (118mm). Min. width: 0.8” (20mm). Thickness: 0.0024”~0.008” (0.06mm~0.2mm)
  • Max. roll capacity (OD): 5"(127 mm) Core size 1”(25.4mm)
  • Max. roll capacity (OD): 4.5"(114.3 mm) Core size 0.5”(12.7mm)
  • Max. roll capacity (OD): 4.7"(120 mm) Core size 1.5”(38.1mm)
Ribbon
  • Ribbon width: 1”~4.33”(25.4mm~110mm), Ribbon length: Max. 300m.
  • Core size ID: 1”(25.4mm), optional: 0.5”(12.7mm), Core width: 2.6”(67mm)
  • Wax, Wax/Resin, Resin (Ribbon wound ink-side out or ink-side in: auto-detect)
Fonts & Symbologies
FontsInternal character sets standard 5 alpha-numeric fonts from 0.049”H ~ 0.23” H (1.25mm ~ 6.0mm) Internal fonts are expandable up to 24x24 4 direction 0 ~ 270 rotation Soft fonts are downloadable Ability to print any Windows True Type font easily. Support scalable font
1D BarcodesPPLA: Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128 subset A/B/C, EAN-13, EAN-8, HBIC, Codabar, Plessey, UPC2, UPC5, Code 93, Postnet, UCC/EAN-128, UCC/EAN-128 K-MART, UCC/EAN-128 Random weight, Telepen, FIM, Interleaved 2 of 5 (Standard/with modulo 10 checksum / with human readable check digit/ with modulo 10 checksum & shipping bearer bars), and GS1 Data bar (RSS) PPLB: Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E, Matrix 2 of 5, UPC-Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39 with check sum digit, Code 93, EAN-13, EAN-8 (Standard, 2 /5digit add-on), Codabar, Postnet, Code128 subset A/B/C, Code 128 UCC (shipping container code) , Code 128 auto, UCC/EAN code 128 (GS1-128), Interleave 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5 with check sum, Interleaved 2 of 5 with human readable check digit, German Postcode, Matrix 2 of 5, UPC Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-13 2/5 digit add-on, UPCA 2/5 digit add-on, UPCE 2/5 digit add-on, and GS1 Data bar (RSS) PPLZ: Code39, UPC-A, UPC-E, Postnet, Code128 subset A/B/C, Interleave 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5 with check sum, Interleaved 2 of 5 with human readable check digit, Code 93, Code 39 with check sum digit, MSI, EAN-8, Codabar, Code 11, EAN-13, Plessey, GS1 Data bar (RSS), Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, and Logmars
2D Barcodes
  • PPLA: MaxiCode, PDF417, Data Matrix (ECC 200 only), QR code, and Composite Codes
  • PPLB: MaxiCode, PDF417, Data Matrix (ECC 200 only), QR code, and Composite Codes
  • PPLZ: QR code, PDF417, Data Matrix (ECC 200 only), and MaxiCode Composite Codes
Graphics PPLA: PCX, BMP, IMG, HEX and GDI format files PPLB: PCX, BMP, Binary Raster, and GDI PPLZ: GRF, Hex and GDI
EmulationPPLA, PPLB, PPLZ
Interface Characteristics and Integration
Operation InterfaceLED Indicator x 2, Button(Feed) x 1
Communication InterfaceUSB device
DriversWindows Driver for Windows Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10, LINUX Driver, macOS Driver, Raspberry Pi Driver
SoftwareBarTender, Printer Tool
Database LinkArgobar Pro support ODBC Database Connection: Excel, CSV, MS Access, MS SQL, Oracle MySQL, dBASE (*.dbf)
Operating & Environment Characteristics
Power SourceUniversal Switching Power supply. AC input voltage: 100~240V, 50~60Hz. DC Output: 24V, 2.4A
Operation Environment

Operation Temperature: 40°F~100°F (4°C~38°C), 10% ~ 90% non-condensing,

Storage Temperature: -4°F~122°F (-20°C~50°C)

Agency ListingCE, FCC, cULus, RoHS, BIS, BSMI, KC
Physical Characteristics
Printer DimensionsW 226mm x H 188mm x D 276mm
Printer Weight4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)