Spec Sheet
H-8308p
™
High-Performance PCL Industrial Printer
The H-8308p printer is for wide width 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 customer have been asking for a 9 inch/228.6 mm wide HP compatible thermal 
printer to replace their laser printers. The H-8308p 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. Increasing your label options and improving 
your productivity while reducing cost.  
The H-8308p  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-8308p is ideal for high-volume label printing in pharmaceuticals, 
manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, and high resolution labeling. Modular 
construction increases up-time for the highest levels of user productivity. The high 
quality features, performance, and rugged reliability make the H-8308p the best value  
of any premium printer on the market.
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PCL5e & PCL6 Standard Language - 
makes graphics integration easier and 
allows users to spend less time setting 
up printers. Offers virtually endless 
application choices. 
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Easy ERP integration  - a benefit that 
derives from a true PCL5 & PCL6 thermal 
barcode printer. Middleware applications 
are no longer necessary within printer 
networks. All Performance printers are 
approved through the SAP® Printer 
Vendor Program.
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Laser and inkjet printer - users can realize 
the benefits of a ruggedized thermal 
barcode printer and reduce operating 
costs with seamless integration of a true 
PCL5 device.
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Graphic color touchscreen - display with 
an intuitive menu flow making the user 
interface and navigation seamless.
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 Die cast frame - and metal covers 
designed specifically for harsh work 
environments.
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Standard 300 dpi printhead - with each 
Performance Series printer allows users 
to now benefit from a higher resolution 
printhead with better text, images and 
barcodes at a 203 dpi printhead price.
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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.
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Managed Print Service (MPS) - 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.  
features at a glance
popular applications
Transportation 
and Logistics
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Shipping labels
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Packing list HP 
   compatible
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 Laser size printing
Manufacturing
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 Window & door labels
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Banner labels
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Automotive Labels
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Brick & metal
   fabrication labels 
Food and Beverage
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Pallet and box labels
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Product labels 
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Shipping labels
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Stock rotation labels
Drum Labels
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Compliance 
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GHS Labels
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OSHA Hazcom (HCS)
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Merchant Shipping   
   Regulations
Non-Proprietary PCL – The Performance 
Series offers PCL, a globally adopted 
standard/laser compatible printer language 
that allows easy integration into SAP® and 
other network environments.  
Most Advanced Interface – The industry’s 
most intuitive color touchscreen makes 
set up and performance enhancements as 
simple as 1-2-3. 
 Return on Investment (ROI) – Thermal 
printing saves you money on your energy 
bill. It is 4 to 5 times more energy efficient 
than laser. While being up to 45% faster in 
printing times which makes your company 
more efficient. Contact us to find out more 
about the ROI of thermal printing.  
your benefits
Easiest Setup
and Network
Management.
• Use your Standard Network Management tools!
• Like Tivoli and HP OpenView
• Network Time Protocol (NTP) 
• Robust SNMP support. 
• HTTP Web Server
• FMAudit Global MPS Solution Ready Printer 
• Works with Print Audit a leading MPS solution 


