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 +====== VnM4 Pro Sign Maker Label Maker ======
  
-# VnM4 Pro Sign Maker Safety Label Maker+[Product Page](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/vnm4-pro-signmaker-safety-label-maker/)
  
-https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/vnm4-pro-signmaker-safety-label-maker/ +Supplies are on top of the rack where the printer is at in a bin labelled "VNM4 SUPPLIES"
- +
-Supplies are on top of the rack where the printer is at in a bin labelled "VNM4 \n SUPPLIES"+
  
 The very big label printer. It can print labels up to 4 inches, but we only have print media stocked for 2 inch printing. The very big label printer. It can print labels up to 4 inches, but we only have print media stocked for 2 inch printing.
  
-Black ribbons are provided for shared use.+Black ribbons are provided.
  
 Various tapes are provided, please keep them stocked up if things are low! see consumables heading below for details. Various tapes are provided, please keep them stocked up if things are low! see consumables heading below for details.
  
-Needs spools to hold the ink rolls / path+===== Privacy =====
  
-=== Numbers and identifiers === 
-These are the numbers of machine purchased in September 2025 
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-Ethernet MAC: 00:1b:82:80:fb:97 
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-Serial: TX220450257 
- 
-== Privacy == 
 This machine uses a transfer ribbon. This machine uses a transfer ribbon.
  
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 Do not use this machine to print anything you don't mind leaving inside the machine, and eventually, when the ribbon runs out, the trash. Do not use this machine to print anything you don't mind leaving inside the machine, and eventually, when the ribbon runs out, the trash.
-== Symbol Chart==+ 
 +===== Symbol Chart ===== 
 Borrowed from the font files embedded in the user manual pdf. To change symbol map go to the top menu -> printer settings -> Symbol Settings. Borrowed from the font files embedded in the user manual pdf. To change symbol map go to the top menu -> printer settings -> Symbol Settings.
-[[File:VNM4-Pro-Symbol-1_keyboard_diagram.png| left | frame | 200px|Symbol 1 Layout]] + 
-[[File:VNM4-Pro-Symbol-2_keyboard_diagram.png| left | frame | 200px|Symbol 2 Layout]] +===== Consumables ===== 
-[[File:VNM4-Pro-Symbol-3_keyboard_diagram.png| left | frame | 200px|Symbol 3 Layout]] +
-<div style="clear: both"></div> +
-== Consumables ==+
 The printer consumes ink rolls and print media. The ink rolls are 4" in a variety of colors, the media rolls comes in a variety of widths, both blank and partially pre-printed. Both are available for purchase from the manufacturer as well as the usual marketplaces like Amazon. Initial assessment suggests that the manufacturer's website has about the same prices as alternative options, if not lower. The printer consumes ink rolls and print media. The ink rolls are 4" in a variety of colors, the media rolls comes in a variety of widths, both blank and partially pre-printed. Both are available for purchase from the manufacturer as well as the usual marketplaces like Amazon. Initial assessment suggests that the manufacturer's website has about the same prices as alternative options, if not lower.
  
-=== Media === +==== Media ==== 
-[https://www.cobrasystems.com/shop/?yith_wcan=1&product_cat=vnm4-pro-media Available for purchase from manufacturer]+ 
 +[Available for purchase from manufacturer](https://www.cobrasystems.com/shop/?yith_wcan=1&product_cat=vnm4-pro-media)
  
 The following print media is available in 1"-4" wide rolls, 150ft long. Price is listed in the table below. The following print media is available in 1"-4" wide rolls, 150ft long. Price is listed in the table below.
  
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/premium-vinyl-neo-vnm4-pro/ Normal vinyl sticker tape] available in black, blue, brown, clear, green, grey, orange, purple, red, white and yellow +* [Normal vinyl sticker tape](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/premium-vinyl-neo-vnm4-pro/) available in black, blue, brown, clear, green, grey, orange, purple, red, white and yellow 
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/vnm-eco-friendly-white-vinyl-tape/ Eco friendly tape] (unclear what this means) only available in white, 3" not available +* [Eco friendly tape](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/vnm-eco-friendly-white-vinyl-tape/) (unclear what this means) only available in white, 3" not available 
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/reflective-neo-vnm4/ Reflective vinyl tape] available in black, blue, green, orange, red, white and yellow +* [Reflective vinyl tape](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/reflective-neo-vnm4/) available in black, blue, green, orange, red, white and yellow 
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/glow-in-the-dark-neo-vnm4/ Glow-in-the-dark vinyl tape] only available in green+* [Glow-in-the-dark vinyl tape](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/glow-in-the-dark-neo-vnm4/) only available in green
  
 They are available in 150ft rolls of different widths: They are available in 150ft rolls of different widths:
-{| class="wikitable" + 
-|+Vinyl Pricing +**Vinyl Pricing** 
-!Width + 
-!per roll +| Width | per roll | per ft | 
-!per ft +| ----- | -------- | ------ | 
-|- +| 1"    | $89.40   | $0.596 | 
-|1" +| 2"    | $119.40  | $0.796 | 
-|$89.40 +| 3"    | $143.40  | $0.956 | 
-|$0.596 +| 4"    | $179.40  | $1.196 | 
-|- +
-|2" +
-|$119.40 +
-|$0.796 +
-|- +
-|3" +
-|$143.40 +
-|$0.956 +
-|- +
-|4" +
-|$179.40 +
-|$1.196 +
-|}+
 Other options that cost more but also look fun: Other options that cost more but also look fun:
  
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/magnetic-neo-vnm4/ Magnetic tape] only available in white +* [Magnetic tape](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/magnetic-neo-vnm4/) only available in white 
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/fluorescent-neo-vnm4/ Fluorescent vinyl tape] available in green, orange, pink, red, yellow +* [Fluorescent vinyl tape](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/fluorescent-neo-vnm4/) available in green, orange, pink, red, yellow 
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/osha-ansi-labels-neo-vnm4/ OSHA/ANSI labels] 3"x5" white labels that come pre-printed with a strip at the top that says caution, danger, notice, or warning. +* [OSHA/ANSI labels](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/osha-ansi-labels-neo-vnm4/) 3"x5" white labels that come pre-printed with a strip at the top that says caution, danger, notice, or warning. 
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/ghs-labels/ GHS Labels] 3"x2" or 4"x6" labels that come pre-printed with a 1-4 diamonds on them. Definitely seems like it's for something, definitely don't know what.+* [GHS Labels](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/ghs-labels/) 3"x2" or 4"x6" labels that come pre-printed with a 1-4 diamonds on them. Definitely seems like it's for something, definitely don't know what.
  
-=== Ink === +### Ink 
-[https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/vnm4-pro-ink/ Available for purchase from manufacturer]+[Available for purchase from manufacturer](https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/vnm4-pro-ink/)
  
 * white and black ink rolls are $179.40 (~$0.182/ft) * white and black ink rolls are $179.40 (~$0.182/ft)
 * blue, green, red and reflective white rolls are $239.40 (~$0.243/ft) * blue, green, red and reflective white rolls are $239.40 (~$0.243/ft)
  
-=== Math ===+### Math
 Putting this all together, pricing for potential configurations  Putting this all together, pricing for potential configurations 
  
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 * color ink on normal 4" vinyl: $1.44/ft * color ink on normal 4" vinyl: $1.44/ft
  
-== Other Notes ==+## Common Tasks 
 + 
 +### Making a QR Code Sticker 
 + 
 +Use `VnM Templates` > `Barcode Templates` > `QR Code`. 
 + 
 +## Other Notes
  
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brGIvczpMQw Cleaning Instructions (Video)] +* [Cleaning Instructions (Video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brGIvczpMQw) 
-* [https://www.cobrasystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/VnM4-Pro_UserManual_Ver1.0_5-2020_LOW.pdf User Manual]+* [User Manual](https://www.cobrasystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/VnM4-Pro_UserManual_Ver1.0_5-2020_LOW.pdf)