| Feature | Function | Benefit |
| Wide Access Printhead | Printhead mechanism is hinged to provide wide open access | Easier to load media and ribbon. Easier to clean. |
| Flash Memory | DPL and additional font capability can be upgraded or enhanced without the need for modifications to the printer or electronics. | Easier to remain current. Updates can be made to the printer without the need for replacing EPROMS. |
| Windows Printer Driver | Windows applications have the ability to utilize the E-Class printers as a Windows printer. | Users can choose virtually any Windows application software to use with the E-Class. |
| DPL | Utilizes the Datamax Programming Language. | Many existing applications support DPL. |
| 3ips, with 4ips option | Increased print speed availability. | Higher throughput for increased productivity. |
| Field installable options | Memory options, cutter, and sensor simply plug into the front of the printer. | Not necessary to "disassemble" the printer just to add options. |
| Media window | Convenient case top window for easy media viewing. | Eliminate need to open printer to view media availability. |
| Serial and parallel communications | Industry standard RS-232C and Centronics Parallel ports included for host communication. | Off-the-shelf communications cables can be used to provide printer/host connection. |
| 3 button/3 LED control panel | A combination of 3 control buttons and 3 LED status lights. | Provide a wide range of user configurability and device status indications. |
| Application specific case tops | Standard case-top for thermal transfer configuration and a low profile case-top for direct thermal. | Application specific case configurations add to the configurability of the printer. |
| All popular linear and 2D bar code symbologies | Industry standard linear and 2D bar code symbologies are included. | Commonly-used bar code symbologies are available and do not need to be added. |
