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--- hardware:printers:vnm4 [2025/12/21 10:37] – convert mediawiki to markdown diamond
+++ hardware:printers:vnm4 [2026/01/05 06:34] (current) – add common tasks section diamond
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-# VnM4 Pro Sign Maker Safety Label Maker
+====== VnM4 Pro Sign Maker Label Maker ======
-https://www.cobrasystems.com/product/vnm4-pro-signmaker-safety-label-maker/
+[Product Page](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"
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 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.
-Needs spools to hold the ink rolls / path
+===== Privacy =====
-## Privacy
 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.
-## 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.
-## Consumables
+===== 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.
-### Media
+==== Media ====
 [Available for purchase from manufacturer](https://www.cobrasystems.com/shop/?yith_wcan=1&product_cat=vnm4-pro-media)
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 **Vinyl Pricing**
-| Width | per roll | per ft  |
-|-------|----------|---------|
+| Width | per roll | per ft |
-| 1"    | $89.40   | $0.596  |
+| ----- | -------- | ------ |
-| 2"    | $119.40  | $0.796  |
+| 1"    | $89.40   | $0.596 |
-| 3"    | $143.40  | $0.956  |
+| 2"    | $119.40  | $0.796 |
-| 4"    | $179.40  | $1.196  |
+| 3"    | $143.40  | $0.956 |
+| 4"    | $179.40  | $1.196 |
 Other options that cost more but also look fun:
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 * black ink on normal 4" vinyl: $1.38/ft
 * color ink on normal 4" vinyl: $1.44/ft
+## Common Tasks
+### Making a QR Code Sticker
+Use `VnM Templates` > `Barcode Templates` > `QR Code`.
 ## Other Notes