Printer Description/Theory of Operation 
 
SmartDate X40  BFSE Version 01 July 2010
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Printer Options 
 
Both Intermittent and Continuous Smartdate X40s are available with 32mm or 53mm 
Printhead options, and both Left or Right hand configurations. 
 
Printer Type  Mode  Print Area  Print Speed 
Intermittent   32mm x 75mm 
SmartDate X40 32mm 
Printhead 
Continuous 32mm x 100mm 
Intermittent 53mm x 75mm 
SmartDate X40 53mm 
Printhead 
Continuous 53mm x 100mm 
20 to 600mm/s 
 
•  SmartDate X40 can be re-handed without using additional parts 
•  Conversion between Intermittent and Continuous models is possible at Markem-Imaje 
service centers 
•  Printhead conversion kits are available to customers to change the Printhead width 
•  Cassette spool spacers are included as part of the Printhead conversion kits. These 
automatically offset the ribbon to the correct position for the 32mm Printhead 
 
 
 
 
     Full width ribbon with 53mm Spool          Narrow ribbon with 32mm Spool  
 
 
Note: The ribbon used must cover the complete Printhead width to maintain 
Printhead Warranty.