Side-by-Side Comparison: DuraLabel Kodiak vs. BBP®85
Get a side-by-side look at two popular multicolor, large-format thermal transfer industrial sign and label printers: DuraLabel Kodiak by Graphic Products (released in 2017) and BBP®85 by Brady (released in 2012). Graphic Products takes it a step further. We encourage you to expand possibilities and output with Kodiak using supplies that better fit your needs, free built-in software and technical support for life, separating us from our competitors.
| Features | DuraLabel Kodiak | Brady BBP®85 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Price | $3,995 | $3,995 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | |
| Mode of Operation | Standalone & PC | Standalone & PC |
| Screen Size | 9" diagonal | 7" diagonal |
| Technical Support | FREE | Fee-based |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Print Resolution | 300 dpi | 300 dpi |
| Software | LabelForge PRO included FREE (pre-loaded - no setup required) |
Brady® Workstation (up to $949.99 for single license), MarkWare™ (discontinued) |
| Vinyl Supplies | 100+ colors | 40+ colors |
| Specialty Supplies | 40+ types & 11 die-cuts | 30 types & 26 die-cuts |
| Max. Media Length | 50 feet | 50 feet |
| Max. Ribbon Length | 361 feet | 200 feet |
| Min. Print Length | 1 inch | 2 inches |
| Max. Print Length | 8.3 feet | 16.7 feet |
| Max. Print Speed | 2 ips | 1 ips |
| Number of Symbols | 1,414 | 664 |
| Memory | 2 GB | 64 MB |
| Sensor Types | Die Cut & Notched | Notched |
Printer Supply Comparison
Vinyl Comparison
Take advantage of over 40 types of Kodiak supplies. No matter the surface or environment, our supplies are made to last in all kinds of industrial conditions.| Roll Width | Kodiak | BBP®85 | Savings/Ft* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10" | $5.17 | $6.47 | $1.30 |
| 8" | $4.43 | $6.17 | $1.74 |
| 7" | $4.23 | $5.27 | $1.04 |
| 6" | $3.69 | $5.02 | $1.33 |
| 4" | $2.33 | $3.58 | $1.25 |
9.75"x12" Custom
| Kodiak | BBP®85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Labels/roll | 50 | 50 |
| $/printed roll | $258.57 | $323.74 |
| $/label | $5.17 | $6.47 |
9.75"x12" (2-color)
| Kodiak | BBP®85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Labels/roll | 50 | 50 |
| $/printed roll | $297.07 | $440.32 |
| $/label | $5.94 | $8.81 |
9"x12" Phosphorescent
| Kodiak | BBP®85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Labels/roll | 50 | 33 |
| $/printed roll | $548.57 | $506.44 |
| $/label | $10.97 | $15.35 |
