Datamax H-8308X Printer

Datamax H-8308x

The H-8308x printer is for wide label/thermal printing customers who are looking for a high quality printer that is easy to integrate, user friendly and will save them money. For years customers have been asking for a 9 inch/228.6mm wide HP compatible thermal printer to replace their laser printers. The H-8308x delivers the power of the PCL print language, LINUX operating system and Managed Print Service (MPS) support to create a truly laser replacement thermal printer.

The H-8308x is a rugged and versatile printer that offers one of the most feature rich solutions for dynamic enterprise applications and is twice as fast as other printers in its class. The H-8308x is ideal for high-volume label printing in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and high-resolution labeling. Modular construction increases up-time for the highest level of user productivity. The high quality features, performance, and rugged reliability make the H-8308x the best value of any premium printer on the market.

Benefits of PCL Thermal Printers over Laser PCL Printers

• Printing only what you need eliminates waste
• Thermal printing is 4 to 5 times more energy efficient than laser
• hermal printing has lower maintenance costs
• Thermal printing has higher label printing duty cycles
• Thermal prints on more diverse label stocks
• Better and more choice of adhesives can be used with thermal printers

The H-8308x printer can be used in a wide variety of industrial applications with a range of media compatibility, connectivity, emulation support, and options. Key features are listed below:

• PCL5e & PCL6 Standard Language - makes graphics integration easier and allows users to spend less time setting up printers. Offers virtually endless application choices.
• Easy ERP Integration - a benefit that derives from a true PCL5e & PCL6 thermal barcode printer.  Middleware applications are no longer necessary within printer networks. The H-8308x is approved through the SAP Printer Vendor Program.
• Graphic color touchscreen - display with an intuitive menu flow making the user interface and navigation seamless.
• Die cast frame - and metal covers designed specifically for harsh work environments.
• Standard 300 dpi printhead - The H-8308x allows users to now benefit from a higher resolution printhead with better text, images and barcodes at a 203 dpi printhead price.
• 50 resident scalable fonts - is the new standard in thermal barcode printing. No longer restricted to a limited font selection, users can create custom labels on-demand.
• Managed Print Services - first truly MPS thermal printer on the market. Can monitor labels and ribbon stock by percentage and a whole lot more with public and private MIB.