Thermal Printers 

Why choose a Printronix thermal printer?

 

  • PrintNet® Plus networking allows remote management and downloading of configuration changes on a single printer or an entire network of printers anywhere in the world from a desktop PC.
  • Printronix System Architecture (PSA® 2) allows sharing of applications across all Printronix technologies seamlessly, satisfying both present and future printing requirements.
  • Printronix Online Data Validation provides closed-loop quality control for thermal bar coding
  • Compliance-certified on the GM1724-A Shipping Label Template
  • Direct printing compatibility with SAPTM R/3®
  • Auto-Label mapping provides compatibility with applications developed for wide-web Printronix line matrix and laser printers
  • Direct thermal and thermal transfer printing
  • On-demand and batch mode printing
  • Applications compatible with all Printronix line matrix and thermal printers
  • Industry standard emulations available
  • Genuine Printronix supplies
  • Global company support capabilities



 

 

 

From the industrial printer company that introduced the most durable and respected line matrix printer over 25 years ago, now comes the Printronix T5000, an industrial grade thermal bar code printer designed for high print quality and reliable operation. The T5000 is the perfect solution for the supply chain of industrial companies and distribution centers. It offers a wide range of features designed to make batch or on-demand bar code printing both human-readable and computer-readable.

What places the T5000 thermal printers a step above the competition? These printers, as well as the Printronix laser and line matrix printers, have two exclusive features… Printronix System Architecture (PSA ) and PrintNet Plus. PSA enables the three Printronix print technologies to run the same application software. PrintNet Plus, the Printronix network management system, allows users to manage Printronix printers worldwide from the network administrator’s desktop.

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Thermal Product Description

Thermal Printer Model Comparison
Thermal Printer Ribbon Ordering Information

Online Data Validation Information

PrintNet Plus Global Printer Management



T5000 Product Description
The Printronix T5000 Series is the only thermal printer designed specifically for the supply chain of today… and tomorrow. Unsurpassed web-based networking, combined with the industry’s only closed loop bar code quality control system, provide true best-in-class functionality. The Printronix T5000 is a rarity:
a printer that makes your whole system function better, more efficiently, and more accurately.

T5000 Features:

  • PrintNet Plus allows remote management and control of printers quickly and easily. By installing the PrintNet Network Interface Card (NIC) into your T5000 and adding the Java-based Printronix Printer Management Software to your network, you can completely manage the configuration and operation of a single printer or a whole network of T5000 printers worldwide from any PC desktop. It is the ONLY truly global network management system for thermal printing.
  • Online Data Validation features read-after-print technology that carefully analyzes every printed bar code to assure that it meets stringent compliance standards. This closed-loop bar code quality control system eliminates failures, which could translate into a rejected item, the need for manual correction, productivity delays or heavy fines. It even reprints faulty labels. The result? … Increased system efficiency.
  • PSA2 system design ensures applications compatibility with Printronix line matrix and laser applications.
  • Compliance-certified on the GM1724-A Shipping Label Templateit is truly the ultimate printer for the automotive supply chain
  • 4MG/8MG DRAM standard memory for maximum throughput
  • Interchangeable printheads for switching from 203 to 300 dpi in seconds
  • Largest ribbon capacity of any thermal printer on the market today, GREATLY decreasing downtime used for ribbon changes
  • Auto-Label mapping protects software investment by allowing label applications developed for Printronix impact and laser printers to run on the T5000
  • Starter software demo package includes label design programs for Windows, AS/400, and Unix
  • Complete selection of resident bar codes – including 2D Maxicode and PDF 417
  • SAP R/3 device type interface directly connects to SAP, avoiding high costs of middleware
  • Media cutter for efficient production of bar coded card and label stock
  • Genuine Printronix Ribbons ensure optimal performance, reduce operating costs
  • Choice of 4", 6" or 8" web

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PT4204 Product Description

The Printronix T4204 is the only mid range thermal printer equipped with web-based networking capability. Durable and dependable, it sets the standard for true user friendliness in supply chain applications.

T4204 Features:

  • PrintNet Plus allows remotely management and control of printers quickly and easily on any network platform, including Windows, Unix, and Linux.
  • Application support for all platforms, including Codesoft and LabelView from Teklynx, International (Windows), Label Matrix from Strandware (Windows), Barcode 400 from T.L. Ashford (AS/400), and Barcode 2000 from Unibar (Unix).
  • NEW SAP R/3 LP+ device type interface eliminates the high cost of middleware with direct SAP connection.
  • PSA2 architecture provides compatibility with Printronix line matrix and laser applications
  • Compliance-certified on the GM1724-A Shipping Label Template
  • Starter software demo package includes label design programs for Windows, AS/400, and Unix.
  • Auto-Label mapping protects software investment by allowing label applications developed for Printronix impact and laser printers to run on the T4204
  • Rugged metal cabinetry and tight integration with industry-leading software packages
  • Versatile 203 dpi (5 mil) resolution and 4.09"/104 mm print web for virtually any label application – including WIP, shipping, compliance, and special labels 
    Integration with leading software
  • Complete selection of resident bar codes – including 2D Maxicode and PDF 417.
  • Genuine Printronix Supplies ensure optimal performance, reduce operating costs

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Thermal Printer Model Comparison
Emulations included in all thermal printer models
LP+ (includes Printronix P-series, XQ, serial matrix, IBM ProPrinter, Epson FX-1050), PGL/VGL graphics, CT, IPDS, ANSI 3.64

Model Speed Print Density Print Width Connectivity Special Feature Options
T5204 10 Inches per Second 203 dots per inch 4.1 inches Serial, Parallel, Coax, Twinax, Ethernet Online Data Validation 625m ribbon
T5206 10 Inches per Second 203 dots per inch 6.6 inches Serial, Parallel, Coax, Twinax, Ethernet, IPDS Online Data Validation 625m ribbon
T5208 8 Inches per Second 203 dots per inch 8.5 inches Serial, Parallel, Coax, Twinax, Ethernet, IPDS Validation 625m ribbon
T5304 10 Inches per Second 300 dots per inch 4.1 inches Serial, Parallel, Coax, Twinax, Ethernet Validation 625m ribbon
T5306 8 Inches per Second 300 dots per inch 6.6 inches Serial, Parallel, Coax, Twinax, Ethernet, IPDS Validation 625m ribbon
T5308 6 Inches per Second 300 dots per inch 8.5 inches Serial, Parallel, Coax, Twinax, Ethernet, IPDS Validation 625m ribbon
T4204 6 Inches per Second 203 dots per inch 4.09 inches Serial, Parallel, Coax, Twinax, Ethernet, IPDS  

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Thermal Industries and Applications

Industries

Typical Applications

Aerospace Asset and tool room labeling
Automotive Auto industry AIAG labels
Consumer Products/Electronics Circuit board identification labels
Pharmaceuticals Compliance labeling to meet standards
Textiles  Chemical drum label identification
Food & Beverage  Shipping and distribution labels
Pulp & Paper  Roll and Pallet Labels
Distribution Centers Industrial bar codes/labels
Retail Stores  Compliance labels
Healthcare  Compliance labeling to meet standards
Transportation  Receiving and cross docking
Wholesale  Packaging labels
Utilities Asset tags 

 


Thermal Printer Genuine Printronix Supplies

Reasons to use Genuine Printronix Thermal Supplies:

  • All labels and media are manufactured to conform to specific physical criteria that assure trouble-free operation
  • Exacting label dimensions, carrier material composition and size, and core dimensions are closely controlled and monitored to assure critical tolerances are maintained
  • Unique top coating of thermal media designed to compliment the Printronix Thermal ribbon product line, resulting in ultimate print speed, consistency and maximum image/barcode quality
  • Thermal media available in a wide variety of paper, synthetics and film type base stocks
  • Wide variety of sizes, colors and shapes of labels and tags
  • Thermal labels available in standard roll label configuration and fan folded configuration

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