Carl Valentin Compa III - Mid-Range Printer

The Carl Valentin Compa III is a versatile mid-range label printer and the successor to the popular Compa and Compa II. The Compa III can print labels using both thermal transfer and direct thermal methods with the appropriate materials. It is well-suited for medium print volumes and is also available with an optional applicator, enabling the automatic transfer of printed labels onto products. This is accomplished using a stamp that uses vacuum technology to draw the label in and then transfer it. This function is sensor-monitored and can be adjusted for various materials.
The Compa III features an LCD display and several buttons, as well as a transparent plastic cover that folds down, allowing it to be opened in a space-saving manner for media changes. This also makes it easy to monitor material consumption from the outside, so that label or transfer ribbon roll changes can be planned well in advance. Thanks to this design, the Compa III is both visually appealing and easy for your employees to operate. Nevertheless, the printer is also quite robust and operates reliably at an operating temperature range of 5–25°C, making it suitable for use in virtually all areas of your business.

The Compa III is available in 200 dpi, 300 dpi, and 600 dpi resolutions, resulting in a maximum print width ranging from 104 mm to 162.6 mm, depending on the model. The available label formats also vary accordingly. However, it is important that the labels have a core diameter of 40 mm (or 76 mm with an optional additional core) and that the label roll has a maximum outer diameter of 205 mm. Fanfold material is also supported. The corresponding ribbon for thermal transfer printing can have a maximum outer diameter of 90 mm on a 1-inch core and a length of up to 600 m. Additional media handling options are available for purchase, such as a cutter, peeler, and unwinding and rewinding devices. Thanks to its 32-bit RISC processor and 16 MB of RAM, the Compa III can quickly process the transmitted data and print the labels. Available interfaces include a serial port, USB, and Ethernet.

Have we piqued your interest in the Compa III? Then feel free to request a quote from us now or let our sales team advise you further. If you’d like to extend the already excellent lifespan of your Compa printer, please take advantage of our various offers for maintenance, maintenance contracts, or repairs should they ever be necessary. We can also assist you with connecting the Compa III to your system.

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